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    Every day, managers and business owners make business decisions based on what they believe to be right and wrong. Through their actions, they demonstrate to their employees what is and is not acceptable behavior and shape the moral standard of the organization. As you will see in this module, personal and professional ethics are important cornerstones of an organization and shape its ultimate contributions to society in the form of corporate social responsibility. 








    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
    1. Discuss philosophies and concepts shape personal ethical standards.
    2. Explain how organizations can encourage ethical business behavior.
    3. Explain corporate social responsibility.
    4. Illustrate how businesses meet their social responsibilities to various stakeholders.
    5. Identify the trends in ethics and corporate social responsibility.

    The objectives of this module correspond with the following course outcome(s):
    1. Describe the ethical, regulatory, and social environments of business.

    To achieve these objectives: 

    1. Read the Module 2 Introduction.
    2. Read and view the materials in the Chapter 2 Pressbooks book.
    3. Complete the Module 2 Quiz.
    4. Complete the Module 2 Ethics Activity.
    5. Compete the Module 2 Critical Thinking Case Group Assignment.

    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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