University of the People –MBA COMPLETE GUIDE
COMPLETE MBA COURSE SOLUTIONS
BUS 5115
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Business Law, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
CONTENTS (SOLUTIONS)
i. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
1. WEEK 1
Learning Guide Unit 1
Discussion Assignment Unit 1 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 1 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 1 – 5 A+ Answers
2. WEEK 2
Learning Guide Unit 2
Discussion Assignment Unit 2 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 2 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 2 – 5 A+ Answers
3. WEEK 3
Learning Guide Unit 3
Discussion Assignment Unit 3 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 3 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 3 – 5 A+ Answers
4. WEEK 4
Learning Guide Unit 4
Discussion Assignment Unit 4 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 4 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 4 – 5 A+ Answers
5. WEEK 5
Learning Guide Unit 5
Discussion Assignment Unit 5 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 5 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 5 – 5 A+ Answers
6. WEEK 6
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Learning Guide Unit 6
Discussion Assignment Unit 6 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 6 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 6 – 5 A+ Answers
7. WEEK 7
Learning Guide Unit 7
Discussion Assignment Unit 7 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 7 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 7 – 5 A+ Answers
8. WEEK 8
Learning Guide Unit 8
Discussion Assignment Unit 8 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 8 – 5 A+ Answers
9. GROUP ACTIVITY – 5 A+ Answers
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This is a very big manual and can be quite overwhelming to get to the desired assignment. The
actual A+ samples are bold and highlighted in yellow e.g., BUS 5115 Discussion Assignment
Unit 1 – Sample 1. If you are in a hurry and have no interest in the Learning Guides, look out for
these headings. Assignments are in chronological order from Unit 1 to Unit 8 in the order of
Discussion Assignment, Written Assignment, and Portfolio Activity. The Group Activity is at
the very end. Links are also being worked on at the moment but for now it is better to search for
the desired assignment manually. If you are using Microsoft Word, use the search or find (in
order versions) function. Input the desired assignments in this format “BUS 5115 Discussion
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assignments – just click on the desired one. Adobe reader also has a similar search method
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BUS 5115 UNIT/WEEK 1 SOLUTIONS
Learning Guide Unit 1
Overview
UNIT 1: Introduction to Ethics in Business
Underlying ethical considerations
Relationship of laws to ethics
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Interaction between business and ethics
Interaction between business and the environment
Learning Objectives
By the end of this unit, you will be able to:
1. Discuss basic concepts of ethical dilemmas.
2. Identify conflicts of interest in the business environment.
3. Analyze the relationship between the rule of law and ethical goals.
4. Examine several areas where ethics and business interact.
5. Analyze the relationship between business activity and environmental implications.
Tasks
Post an introduction in the Course Forum
Read through the Course Syllabus
Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
Complete the Sustainability Module (located in the LRC)
Take the Sustainability Student Experience Survey
Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion
Forum)
Complete and submit the Written Assignment
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Respond to the Portfolio Activity
Learning Guide Unit 1
About The Course
If this is not your first course at UoPeople, this course may look a little different. Some
courses provide you with a reading list. This course is built to provide your readings and learning
activities within engaging learning content. It is important that you navigate through the learning
guide, read the different pages, and interact with the content – click the links, watch the videos.
You may be asked to answer questions during the video or practice a concept. Each video and
interactive has a transcript, so if you are unable to watch the video, you can still read the content.
Additionally, the “Annotated Resource List” in the learning guide will list all of the unit’s
learning content.
Student Toolbox
On the left hand side of the course page, you will see the Student Toolbox. The Student
Toolbox has links to resources you may find useful in this course.
Learning Resource Center
The LRC houses the Peer Assessment Office and Online Student Writing Center as well
as resources for avoiding plagiarism, UoPeople library access, success skills, sustainability, and
others. This resource will be monitored by LRC Officers who are available in Forums to answer
study-specific questions
Introduction
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Welcome to Business Ethics. This unit provides an introduction to ethics in general and
as it relates to the business world. You will be introduced to some of the fundamental concepts
of ethics, such as conflicts of interest and the rule of law, particularly as it relates to creating an
environment in which business operates effectively and efficiently. You will also explore how
issues of sustainability are deeply intertwined with, and impacted by, decisions made in all
aspects of the business world. By the end of this unit, you will understand how a thorough
knowledge of ethics is crucial to becoming a successful businessperson.
Daily news headlines highlight ethical scandals and dilemmas in business. Globalization
and technological advances have increased the complexity and importance of ethical
considerations in business environments. Business activities also have had significant
implications on the health of our planet. An understanding of business ethics has thus become a
crucial requirement for organizational leaders and entrepreneurs.
This course is designed to help students improve their abilities by providing a framework
to identify, analyze, and resolve ethical issues in business contexts. Business strategies are
shaped by individual, business, and social responsibilities as they affect decision making.
Conflicts between organizational goals and personal values, long versus short term goals,
relationships with various stakeholders, corporate governance, support for sustainability-related
decision making and initiatives, and legal parameters all contribute to the ethical culture of a
firm. Thus, the specific facts or laws of what we study are only a tool in considering how the
underlying, general principles may be applied to unique cases that will arise later in your
professional career.
Licenses and Attributions
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"Hand Shake - Man and Woman" by amtec_photos is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Ethics in Sustainability
Sustainability is a modern concept that promotes thinking around ways of living in
harmony with the natural world, while simultaneously and actively working to protect and
preserve it from irreversible damage. It seeks to balance the advancement of human well-being
with the conservation of our natural environment. The sustainability drive has led humanity to
the era of sustainable development, which relates to the need to address environmental and social
problems while we develop technologically and economically.
The university, as a learning institution, is no exception in this journey. As you go
embark through your educational journey at UoPeople, you will come across courses that have a
focus on sustainability. Our hope is to provide you with the foundational knowledge to help you
become more sustainably conscious within your future job and life in general.
While you are reading the content, reflect on the following question.
Thinking back on your own professional experiences and practice, how actively have
sustainability concerns been addressed and incorporated into the day to day work of your
organizational decision making?
Review the Sustainability Module in the Learning Resource Center (LRC). Complete the
module and earn the badge to gain background on sustainability as it is a major theme
throughout this course.
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Learn more about sustainability by reading the Dictionary of Sustainable Management,
consider what additional terms might be valuable. Submit your suggestions for possible
inclusion in the online glossary.
Read Ethics Defined: Sustainability, then watch the video to learn about the role ethics
plays in sustainable behavior.
Ethical Behavior
Ethics are a set of standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of
a profession. While ethical beliefs are held by individuals, they can also be reflected in the
values, practices, and policies that shape the choices made by decision makers on behalf of their
organizations. Professions and organizations regularly establish a “Code of Ethics” that serves to
guide the behavior of members of the profession or organization. In the medical profession, for
instance, doctors take an ethical oath to “do no harm.” The American Society of Mechanical
Engineers’ code states, “Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the
public in the performance of their professional duties.”
Governments use laws and regulations to point business behavior in what they perceive
to be beneficial directions. Business ethics implicitly regulates behavior that lies beyond
governmental control. Business ethics refers to contemporary standards or sets of values that
govern the actions and behavior of individuals in the business organization and the actions of the
business itself. It applies to all aspects of business conduct and is relevant to the conduct of
individuals and entire organizations. Corporations and professional organizations, particularly
licensing boards, will usually have a written “Code of Ethics” that governs standards of
professional conduct expected of all in the field.
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While you are reading the content for the lesson this week, reflect on the following
questions.
Is "ethically sound behavior" defined and/or constrained by time?
How might perspectives vary as time and information change?
For example, how have issues associated with sustainability awareness and initiatives
impacted ethical discussions within the workplace?
Learn more about the components of business ethics by reading and taking notes
on Chapter 1- What is Business Ethics.
Read A Framework for Ethical Decision Making and Managing for Organizational Integrity to
learn ways to implement and apply ethics to a business.
Licenses and Attributions
Business Ethics. Provided by: Wikipedia. Located
at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_ethics. License: CC BY-SA
Ethical and Legal Behavior. Authored by: Robert Carroll. Provided by: Montgomery
College. License: CC BY 4.0
Introduction to Business: Ethics and Legal Behavior. Authored by: Linda Williams and
Lumen Learning. License: CC BY 4.0
"Ethics" by masondan is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
