Description
BUS552: LEADERSHIP – M7.3 Discussion: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Purpose
Evaluate and analyze business ethics and corporate social responsibility practices and strategies.
Review
- Module notes and readings
- The following video on Leadership Ethics
Your Task
There is no shortage of ethical decisions facing organizations today. These decisions may relate to issues such as environmental concerns, government regulations, diversity in the workplace, employee safety, and labor practices. At any given moment, a leader may be confronted with a multitude of ethical decisions. When a person faces an ethical situation, they process the facts through a set of beliefs. They have formed opinions or beliefs about their past experiences. Their actions reflect the beliefs formed by what they have experienced.
Initial Discussion Post 
Discuss how today’s corporations have recognized the importance of business ethics and the relationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibilities (CSRs). Include in your discussion some methods organizations have implemented to strengthen the relationship between ethics and CSR. Provide some examples that support your discussion.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words. Your initial response is due by Thursday at 11:59 PM ET.
Response to Classmates
Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts. Your response should provide your thoughts on your classmates’ discussion concerning business ethics, and CSR, and provide your experiences. Responses should be respectful, contain at least 100 words, including references, and ask questions to promote further conversation on the topic.
Submission
Be sure to check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you post it. Remember to cite your sources and use complete sentences in your messages.