Behavioral Ethics

Managers must routinely make decisions where there are ethical considerations. Behavioral Ethics provides guidance for how to proceed through these tangled situations. It does so by discussing the different theories of how people deal with ethical dilemmas and goes on to cover a number of issues that can impact these decisions. Examples of these issues are contextual factors, the ethical infrastructure of a business, the role of leaders, and employee interactions with management. The course also addresses the fraud triangle, fraud addiction, whistleblowing, and several similar topics.
Format

PDF Course

Level

Overview

Duration

2 Hours

Related Courses
Auditor Independence
Ethical Responsibilities

Course Information

Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: ET1028

Learning Objectives
  • Identify the categories of ethical positions that a person may hold.
  • Specify the different types of core virtues.
  • Recognize the different types of ethical weaknesses in a business environment.
  • Recall the impact on ethics of the different types of organizational structures.
  • Specify the theories associated with catching improper employee behavior.
  • Identify the components of a fair decision making process.
  • Recall the characteristics of a leader who is more likely to be followed by employees.
  • Identify phrases that may be considered euphemisms.
  • Specify the effects of blanketing an organization with too many rules.
  • Recall some of the rationalizations used when someone commits fraud.

Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Behavioral Ethics
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: October 2025
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