Overview
Explore how ethical behavior and corporate social responsibility contribute to long-term business success. This course examines why doing the right thing is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic advantage that supports strong financial performance and stakeholder trust.
Learners will analyze how ethical decision-making influences brand reputation, employee engagement and customer loyalty. By the end of the course, participants will understand how principled actions toward all stakeholders can drive competitive advantage and create lasting value for organizations.
Key Benefits:
- Business ethics concepts and ethical versus legal behavior
- Corporate codes of ethics and whistleblower contribution frameworks
- CSR definitions, stakeholder impacts and global ethical challenges
What's Included:
- Expert instruction on business ethics and CSR fundamentals
- Analysis of bribery, conflicts of interest and corruption forms
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and global business ethics requirements
- CSR controversies, sweatshop issues and stakeholder impact assessment
Build capabilities for leading ethical, socially responsible organizations.
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Certificate program
This course is a part of the following certificate program:
Who this course is designed for
- Corporate social responsibility professionals designing stakeholder programs
- Business leaders integrating ethics into organizational strategy and culture
- Sustainability managers developing environmental and social impact initiatives
- Ethics and compliance officers implementing ethical business practices
- Global business professionals navigating international ethical standards
- Anyone seeking to understand CSR’s role in modern business performance
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Differentiate between ethical and legal behavior in business and define core business ethics concepts
- Explain the role of managers and whistleblowers in fostering ethical culture and accountability
- Define corporate social responsibility and evaluate its impact on stakeholders and global business practices
- Discuss ethical issues such as bribery, conflicts of interest, sweatshops, and challenges in regulating corruption
- Summarize key laws and frameworks including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and apply ethical leadership strategies to CSR initiatives
Instructors
Elizabeth Castillo, PhD
Assistant Professor, CISA - Leadership and Integrative Studies
Arizona State University
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