group discussion

Overview

1.Code of Conduct Statement

Participants in your groups are to collaboratively draft a "Code of Conduct" statement (1-2 sentences) that might address expectations of upper management avoiding the use of goals and quotas that result in unethical outcomes. This is based on the issues encountered in the Wells-Fargo case.

This is to be done collaboratively with evidence of the collaboration from concepts, to draft, to completed statement being evident in the entries in your small group thread.

2.Check your Chapter 6 EQ - interesting/surprising?

Each student is to "Check your EQ" using the five question T/F Quiz at the end of Chapter 6, page 157.

• What "answer" provided by your authors to these questions based on the chapter material was the most interesting or surprising thing you learned?
• Collaboratively, in your small group, which of these "answer statements" do you think the average employee would be most likely not to know or realize? (I am looking for a discussion in group to reach this consensus decision.)

3.An Ethical Dilemma (Chapter 7, p. 159)

The ethical dilemma described at the beginning of Chapter 7, page 159 describes a hypothetical situation regarding ethical issues related to worker safety within the workplace. For purposes of your small group, assume Jon came to you as a group of friends and wants your advice. What do you see as Jon's moral dilemma and after some discussion what consensus/collective advice does your group give Jon on how to approach the issue

4.Resolving Ethical Business Challenges (Chapter 6, p. 156)

Read the scenario provided in the text at the end of chapter 6, page 156.

• Describe the organizational culture at CrudeOil. How does it contribute to the current situation? What causes employees to take Lee's abuse?

• How can the company’s core value of treating others with respect can be reincorporated.
• If Amy cannot report her problems to her immediate supervisor, what are some other ways she can handle the situation? Brainstorm this in your group and discuss.
• What is the consensus of your group? Is the employee’s situation is an ethical one, legal one, or both? (I am looking for discussion in your group to reach a consensus.Debate Issue: Why Do People Engage in White-Collar Crime? (Chapter 7, p. 179)COLLAPSE
  5. Read the Take a Stand material on page 179. Overview: White-collar crime occurs when highly trusted and educated individuals commit criminal misconduct. Many believe white-collar crime evolves when corporate cultures do not have effective oversight and control over individuals’ behavior.Each member of the group is to select one of the opposing viewpoints and engage in a brief debate within the small group. Online research is welcome, or students can pull from personal knowledge experience. There must be representation to both sides of the issue so a student might need to argue and defend a position that they might not naturally hold for purpose of this "debate."Divide up and Take a Stand:
  • • • White-collar criminals tend to have psychological disorders that encourage misconduct as a route to success.
      • White-collar crime occurs as a result of organizational cultures that do not effectively control organizational behavior
  Each member is to state your position in the thread and why you believe your position is correct?
  
  6.Wells Fargo (videos related to case and Chapter 8
  Watch the video on Wells Fargo that discusses how bank employees tricked customers and opened fraudulent accounts. Also watch a video that covers the history of this issue and fallout.
  • • • Describe the unethical activities that occurred at Wells Fargo.
      • How did an unethical culture contribute to these activities? Why is “tone at the top” important?