This is a course about application and developing the habit of good ethics. Everything that people do consistently becomes a habit.In this course you will read four real life ethical business scenarios. First, you will read the “story” behind the scenario and understand the situation. Then, you will consider what aspects of your Professional Code of Ethical Conduct might apply to this story, and think about how you could apply the Code in similar situations. At the end of this course you should be able to:
+ Understand why ethics make good business sense.+ Internalize the ethical foundation of your professional Code of Ethical Conduct.+ Recognize how customers value our ethics.+ See examples of how to think through difficult decisions.+ Be prepared to avoid code of conduct violations.
Wesley E. Donahue, Ph.D., PE, PLS, PMP, 6σ Black Belt (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), is the course Master Instructor. Formerly, he was the director of Penn State Management Development, a self-supporting provider of education and training services to business and industry clients around the world. Before joining Penn State, he was co-founder and executive vice president of a manufacturing and specialty engineering firm; manager of corporate development and international manager of technology for a Fortune 200 company; and, professional associate of a worldwide provider of technical management professional services.
