Business Ethics Unit – Code of Conduct Business Management Lessons & Activities

Description

Prepare your students for real workplace expectations with this Business Ethics Unit combining three ethics lessons: Business Ethics Introduction / WebQuest, Write a Code of Conduct, and Ethical Management Scenarios. This unit gives students foundational knowledge of ethics + applied practice through case studies and decision-making tasks. Perfect for Business and Management classes.

⭐ What the Business Ethics Unit includes:

• Code of Ethics WebQuest / Introduction ‒ Students research what a code of ethics is, study real company policies, and analyze ethical frameworks.

• Write a Code of Conduct ‒ Students work in groups of 2 or 3 to write a code of conduct for their classroom as they would if they were business owners.

• Ethical Management Scenarios ‒ Hands-on cases from different businesses where students must recognize ethical issues and decide what a manager should do.

🎯 Student Learning Objectives:

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

• Define Code of Ethics, ethics, and understand their roles in shaping business behavior.
• Analyze real-world ethical dilemmas and determine appropriate responses.
• Evaluate ethical vs unethical business practices, and consider consequences for reputation, trust, and workplace culture.
• Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills through scenario-based activities.

✅ What’s Included & Duration

• 3 ready-to-teach business ethics resources – an introductory lesson/webquest, an activity, and an assessment.
• Student examples to use as teacher keys
• Grading rubrics included for the activity.
• Teaching time: approx. 90-120 minutes if doing the full unit, or ~40 minutes per lesson if used separately.

🔒 Important Note

• Internet access required for WebQuest portions (research company codes of ethics).