Ethical Theories and Concepts
• Identify the prescriptive approaches addressed in Chapter 2 of the text and explain each significance in detail.
• Explain how treating employees fairly, with dignity, and with respect benefits the organization.
• Identify common conflicts of interest.
• Describe techniques to avoid conflicts of interest.

Practical Application & Relevance
• Evaluate a conflict of interest policy for a sample organization.
• Describe the term “whistleblower.” What is the purpose of a whistleblower policy?

Ethical Leadership and Code of Ethics
• Describe the various psychological approaches from Chapter 3 of the text and explain each’s significance in detail.
• Describe Kohlberg’s theory of cognitive moral development.
• What are common ethical problems encountered by leaders in the workplace?
• Explain the difference between organizational ethics and individual ethics.
• Identify individual and organizational factors that influence ethical decision making and behavior.
• Describe the leader’s role in creating and sustaining ethical culture in organizations.

Policy and Program Development
• How is an ethics audit of an organization performed?
• Identify attributes of successful ethics awareness programs.
• Describe the difference between formal and informal ethical culture systems.
• Explain the importance of aligning formal and informal ethical culture systems.
• Describe how a leader can establish an ethical culture.
• Define social responsibility.
• Explain how to incorporate social responsibility into strategic planning.

Information Technology, Privacy and Data Security
• Explain ethical concerns associated with information technology.
• How do decision-making frameworks apply to ethical decisions in information technology systems.

Legal and Regulatory Requirements
• Identify common legal and ethical safeguards employed by business organizations.
• Describe the implications of non-compliance with legal mandates.
• Explain the regulations that apply to whistleblowers.