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Ethics in the Workplace: Social Responsibility and Accountability Anne Fielder, Ph.D. Development Team Reviewed 1/08 Click Here for Lesson Plans
	Introduction The ethical issues facing managers and employees in the workplace have grown significantly in the last several years. In the aftermath of corporate scandals companies are being held to higher standards. Also, employees are being held accountable for their actions. As employees, students will be faced with situations that will test their honesty, integrity, and sense of fairness and responsibility. View More
	Key Concepts and Vocabulary • Ethical Models: Utilitarian, Moral Rights, and Justice • Concepts Of Social Responsibility: Stakeholder and Contemporary • Whistle Blowing • Accountability View More
	Background for for Teachers The ethical issues facing employees at all levels have grown in significance in the last five years. Much of this resulted from government investigations showing that Enron hid debt and losses, and manipulated reported earning? Enron’s unethical behavior resulted in thousands of lost jobs, as well as jail sentences for top management. Many employees lost all the money they had for retirement. View More

	Core Subject Areas and Grade Level		Description of Classroom Activities
	Objectives from Competency-Based Curriculum		Extension Activity
	Correlations to Language Art Benchmarks (Sunshine State Standards)		Bibliography and Web Resources
	Core Values Emphasized in this Learning Module
	Suggested Time for Instruction

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