Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee s13

1. Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology 2. Online Common Syllabus Spring 2018

PHIL 1213 ETHICS Examines the types of situations that pose ethical problems in the workplace. Emphasis is on integrity, personal morality, honesty and social responsibility. Case studies and comparison/contrast of legal/ethical issues are also discussed. Theory. Available online.

Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to become aware of ethical situations and related business law in the workplace.

Type of Course: Theory Credit Hours: 3; Total clock hours of theory per semester: 45; Total clock hours of lab per semester: 0; Total clock hours of clinical per semester: 0. Class Length: Full Class Days and Times: Fully Online Prerequisites: None

Instructor Name: Taler Adney Instructor Phone: (918) 293-4884 Office: Noble Center Suit 109C Instructor Email: [email protected] Contact: My preferred method of contact is email. Please allow 24-48 hours to return your correspondence during the normal work week.

Instructor's Office Hours: MWF 10:30 to 11:30&1:30 to 2:00; TR 8:30 to 9:30&12:00 to 1:00 afternoons by appointment; please email me before you make a trip to campus

School Name: Arts & Sciences, Mark Allen, Dean School Main Phone: 918-293-4678

REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALS

References: Business Ethics, 9th ed., William H. Shaw, Cengage Learning. ISBN 13: 978-1-305-58208-8 Materials: Notebook paper, pen, pencil; access to computer and Internet; USB drive to save all work; ear phones if viewing videos on campus Uniform/Tools: none Estimated Cost for Materials: $162.50 New Based on current bookstore cost $121.00 Used Optional Resources: Two copies of the textbook is on reserve at the campus library. You must inquire at the desk and use the book in the library.

Updated: 3 January 2018 Online Ethics Spring 2018 Page 1 of 10 Upon completion of the course, students should: Course Objectives Assessment of Objectives Identify characteristics commonly associated with *Interview, written assignments, tests professional behavior in the workplace. Recognize ethical concerns in business today. *Interview, written assignments, tests Discuss the relation of ethics and law in business *Interview, written assignments, tests Evaluate and synthesize major approaches to ethic decision- *Interview, written assignments, tests making in business

Apply decision-making skills to resolve business situations *Interview, written assignments, tests involving ethical and legal concerns Research strategies that promote ethical behavior in the Interview, written assignments, tests workplace *Aspects of the course objective assessments may be used in the university’s assessment of student learning. If applicable, an asterisk (*) above indicates this course is used in the university assessment program.

COURSE ACTIVITIES In this course students will:  Participate in Brightspace D2L Discussions.  Analyze cases, answer questions.  Take examinations/quizzes.  Complete reading assignments  Complete writing assignments

EVALUATION - GRADES WILL BE BASED ON THE QUALITY AND COMPLETION OF THESE TAS KS: (NOTE-Please indicate the course specific evaluations. List assignment(s) used in the university’s assessment of student learning as separate line items and marked with an asterisk.)

Online Course article and syllabus quiz 2% 20 points *Professional Interview Project 15% 150 points Chapter Discussions 7@10 points 7% 70 points Chapter Cases 24@20 points 48% 480 points Chapter Quizzes 7@40 points 28% 280 points Total 100% 1000 points

*The student’s grade for this assignment will be used in the university’s assessment of student learning. A 70% competency or higher receives a Pass rating. This Pass/Fail rating is independent of the student’s course grade.

Final grades are not rounded up.

Daily and/or weekly quizzes, small weekly assignments and similar type projects: Normal grading and recording to D2L Grades no later than one (1) week.

Extensive assignments, large lab projects, extensive quizzes, exams and similar type projects: Normal grading and recording to D2L up to two (2) weeks. 2 RECOMMENDED STUDENT COMPETENCIES/SKILLS  basic computer skills (creating/saving/uploading Word files)  navigate Brightspace Desire to Learn (D2L)  pass reading component of Accuplacer

AUTHORIZED TOOLS All quizzes and written out of class assignments are to be completed independently; no collaboration with classmates is permitted and any instance of such will be considered academic dishonesty.

Student Orangemail (Google email) is used extensively for communications between the university, faculty, and students. Please check daily. Recommended to add Gmail app to smartphones.

Our online learning management system is Brightspace Desire to Learn (D2L) and is used exclusively for online courses.

LATE WORK Late work is not accepted. The course schedule is attached. Assignment submissions to D2L Discussions and Dropbox must be made by class time on the due date to be accepted and graded.

Complete out of class work with plenty of time to submit. Computer/electrical/Internet problems can happen, but no extensions of time will be granted.

SPECIFIC COURSE ACTIVITIES Please refer to the Course Schedule at the end of this syllabi for specific assignments and due dates. You can work about a week ahead.

The first week’s assignments are a reading and written response to motivation for taking online classes instead of face to face; and syllabus quiz. The link to the reading is located on D2L Course Home and the quiz is on D2L Quizzes.

The writings and chapter cases are to be prepared in Word 2013 or 2016, saved and uploaded to the appropriate D2L Dropbox folder.

Beginning with Chapter 1, please read the assigned chapter, review the presentation, post on discussions, read and answer the questions to the assigned end of chapter cases, and complete the open book quiz.

 the discussion responses and comments to two other students’ comments are to be completed in D2L Discussions.  the cases assigned are to be read and the questions answered in a Word file, save and uploaded to D2L Dropbox folder for that case  take the 10 question multiple choice/true quiz under D2L Quizzes within 30 minutes after each chapter.

Updated: 3 January 2018 Online Ethics Spring 2018 Page 3 of 10 TESTING End of chapter quizzes are found under D2L Quizzes. Each has 10 questions (multiple choice or true/false) and 30 minutes to complete. Each question is worth four points for a total of 40 points. Open book is fine, but collaborating with others is not tolerated.

Missed quizzes cannot be made up for any reason, so please keep track of dates and don’t want until the last minute.

OTHER LAB AND CLASSROOM POLICIES CLASSROOM CONDUCT The subject of ethics in business and society invites discussion. Our class Discussions will be a comfortable venue for expressing ideas and informed opinions. We won’t always agree with each other, but we can demonstrate and expect respect and tolerance. Today’s workplace values diversity; civil discourse is required here and there as well

Respectful speech and behavior is required in a civilized society.

ONLINE COURSE INTERACTION OSUIT requires all online courses to include interaction between students, peers and instructors. Our online courses use a variety of tools to build a community of learners and strengthen engagement between students and their peers, as well as between students and the instructor. Communication tools used in courses may include Discussion, News, and Email. Read the syllabus completely to determine which of these methods you, your classmates and your instructor will use for interaction. General guidelines for student conduct while interacting within an online course include: (1) Use proper language in all communications; (2) Harassment of any type will not be tolerated; (3) No jokes, insults or threats of an offensive nature. For more information, go to: http://osuit.edu/center/netiquette

SYLLABUS ATTACHMENT View the Syllabus Attachment, which contains other important information, by visiting http://osuit.edu/center/student_syllabus_information

4 Online Ethics Course Schedule—Spring 2018 Chapter Dates Open Tasks Points Deadlines Are You Ready? Jan 5 – Jan 17 Read and answer question 10 Wed Jan 10 Syllabus Jan 5 - Jan 19 Quiz 10 Fri Jan 12 1 View PowerPoint Presentation 0 Read pp. 1—30 Discussion Board 10 Tues Jan 16 Cases 1.1 p. 32; 1.2 p. 35; 1.3 p. 36 60 Fri Jan 19 Quiz 40 Tues Jan 23 2 PowerPoint Presentation 0 Read pp. Discussion Board 10 Fri Jan 26 43—73 Cases 2.1 p. 74; 2.2 p. 77; 2.3 p. 80 60 Tues Jan 30 Quiz 40 Fri Feb 2 4 PowerPoint Presentation 0 Read pp. 117—142 Discussion Board 10 Tues Feb 6 Cases 4.1 p. 143; 4.2 p. 145; 4.3 p. 148; 4.4 p. 151 80 Fri Feb 9 Quiz 40 Tues Feb 13 Midterm 5 PowerPoint Presentation 0 Read pp. 156—182 Discussion Board 10 Fri Feb 16 Cases 5.4 p. 191; 5.5 p. 193; 5.6 p. 195 60 Tues Feb 20 Quiz 40 Fri Feb 23 8 PowerPoint Presentation 0 Read pp. 284--315 Discussion Board 10 Tues Feb 27 Cases 8.1 p. 184; 8.2 p. 319, 8.4 p. 321, 8.5 p. 324 80 Fri Mar 2 Quiz 40 Tues Mar 6 9 PowerPoint Presentation 0 Read pp. 326—350 Discussion Board 10 Fri Mar 9 Cases 9.1 p. 352; 9.2 p. 353; 9.3 p. 356 60 Tues Mar 13 Quiz 40 Fri Mar 16 Mar 19 -23 Spring break is March 19-23 11 PowerPoint Presentation 0 Read pp. 401—423 Discussion Board 10 Tues Mar 27 Cases 11.1 p. 425, 11.2 p. 427, 11.4 p. 430; 11.5 p. 433 80 Fri Mar 30 Quiz 40 Tues Apr 3 Bonus Apr 6 – Apr 10 Extra Credit Films Tues Apr 10 Professional Jan 5 – Apr 17 Tues Apr 17 150 Interview April 20 End of Semester Friday *Schedule subject to change at instructor discretion.

Updated: 3 January 2018 Online Ethics Spring 2018 Page 5 of 10 INTERVIEW INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT: This assignment is designed to increase your awareness of the ethical aspects of professional practice. Serves as the assessment assignment for Ethics.

WHEN: DUE by class time posted to D2L Dropbox. NOT ACCEPTED LATE.

WHO: Select a professional from your area of specialization, ideally with several years of experience. Your program faculty may be able to direct you to such a person or member of their advisory committee. Retirees, OSU faculty, staff, and students cannot be interviewed for this assignment.

If you are unsure of your future career, you may use someone you identify as a professional in one of the field you are considering. That person can be an acquaintance, friend, family member, or teacher from previous school as long as they’re active in the workforce.

Contact me if you need guidance.

WHAT: Using the attached questionnaire, interview the individual concerning his/her professional practices and ethical behavior. Record responses on the questionnaire; you must address each question and explain the answer. Be sure to remain objective. You are only the reporter.

After the interview, download the questionnaire and type in the responses. You will be graded on spelling, coherency, explanation and use of abbreviations, completeness, and all aspects of college writing.

You must provide a professional or workplace code of ethics. If the interviewee can’t provide one, you must Google to locate a related one you feel is the most relevant to their field. Explain why you chose it and how it applies. You may ask an instructor in your area of expertise for guidance or ask me before it’s due.

HOW:  Format in Word 2013 or 2016  12 point font (Tahoma, Ariel, Calibri)  double space body  include questions  bullet or bold answers.

College level grammar and composition is expected. FOLLOW THE FORMAT EXAMPLE . Please utilize the free tutoring service available in the Lasso Center to help you in editing and finalizing your interview.

Acronyms and abbreviations are commonly used and are specific to industry. Any acronym/abbreviation must be spelled out the first time used, then give the short form.

6 Completed questionnaire and responses to interview in Word 110 pts Grading criteria based on completeness: all questions must be addressed, and correctness: following instructions, format, college-level writing skills

Handwritten notes 20 pts

Code of ethics (professional organization, certification group, 20 pts or work place—1 or 2 pages only; related to interviewee’s employment or profession) You must find an organized code of ethics if they can’t provide you with one. Informal codes (the Golden Rule or the Bible) will not count for this requirement Total 150 points possible

Grading rubric: Unanswered or incomplete questions--up to -4 per question; Misspellings, capitalization, punctuation, sentence fragments/run ons -1 per occurrence; Incoherent response--up to -4 per question Incorrect format, must include questions, bullet or bold answers, spacing--up to -20, Not following instructions—print by class time -10 No dropped by class time—considered late work, not accepted -150 No relevant code of ethics-- -20 No handwritten notes-- -20

Drop and print out interview responses and turn in by class time on due date.

Submit handwritten notes by class time on due date.

Submit the code of ethics in any format; may be printed and handed in, copy/pasted to the end of interview, or link provided in responses. Be sure it works.

Updated: 3 January 2018 Online Ethics Spring 2018 Page 7 of 10 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Your Name and class time

1. Name of professional & job title

2. Where employed, type of industry

Current brief job description:

3. Why did you choose this person to interview? What field are you (the student) entering or considering?

4. Educational background

5. Years of experience in profession Years in current position

6. What professional organizations or unions are available? Of which ones are you a member? Is membership optional or required?

7. Certification/licenses required for profession or workplace

8. Desirable but not required certifications/licenses Are annual Continuing Education Units or hours required? If so, please explain

9. Define a “professional” in your particular area of work. What does it mean to be a “professional”?

10. Is there a written code of ethics for this profession or place of employment? Are they useful to employees or too vague? (Obtain copy if possible or you find one online related to interviewee’s industry or profession)

11. Do you believe a professional code of ethics helps individuals in their performance at work? If yes, how; if not, why not

12. Do your personal ethics differ from your professional code of ethics? If yes, how?

13. Did your education prepare you to deal with ethical dilemmas on the job? If yes, how?

14. Did you have a mentor to help you solve ethical dilemmas on the job? Was this person officially assigned to you as a mentor?

15. What is considered professional dress in your profession and why:16. Name the two most common ethical dilemmas you’ve encountered or witnessed in your workplace

17. How did you resolve the dilemmas or what action did you take?

8 18. What advice would you give a young professional concerning how to deal with ethical/professional dilemmas in the workplace?

19. What advice would you give a new person entering this profession in general?

20. Are the workplace employees diverse? How would you describe the diversity in terms of variety of gender, age, disabilities, race, or other)?

21. How would you describe the diversity among your customers and vendors?

22. What are the technological, legal, or environmental issues that will impact the future of this profession?

23. What governmental agencies regulate the standards in this profession? Are these standards realistic and appropriate? Do you have any recommendations? Spell out then give abbreviations of agencies and whether they are state or federal agencies

Last two questions are for the student to answer

24. What did you think of the interview? Were there any surprises? Disappointments? Insights gained from this interview?

25. Refer to the code of ethics you’re providing with this interview: a. Provide a brief summary and evaluation of its major principles. Just a few sentences b. Are these principles incorporated adequately within your technical area of instruction (if interviewee is in your profession)?

Student: Complete, save, dropbox and print the interview following the Interview Instructions and Interview Format example. Submit the code of ethics in any form (provide link in Interview, print out, or copy/paste to end of interview). Submit the paper copy of your notes.

Updated: 3 January 2018 Online Ethics Spring 2018 Page 9 of 10 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FORMAT EXAMPLE Eric Samuels, 10:30 class

1. Name of professional & job title  Jon Downs, Supervisor, Fabricating Molds

2. Where employed & type of industry  S&G Fabricating  Fabricating and producing parts for oilfield equipment

3. Why did you choose this person to interview? What field are you (the student) entering?  I’ve known Jon for 10 years and he projects himself as a professional. He has a good personal and professional reputation in our community.  I’m undecided on a college major.

4. Educational background  One year college unrelated to job  Six months on-the-job training, workshops

5. Years of experience in profession 8 Years in current position 3

6. Professional organization memberships or unions. Is membership optional or required?  None are required, but several exist: Association of Tool and Dye Makers, International Brotherhood of Fabricators (IBF)

7. Certification/licenses requirements for profession (Spell out then give abbreviations)  Drafting apprentice  Fourth level welder

8. Desirable but not required certifications/licenses  Not aware of any

9. Define a “professional” in your particular area of work. What does it mean to be a “professional”?  A professional is a person who’s dependable, honest, hard working, and does a quality job in a timely manner for the customer

10. Is there a written code of ethics for this profession or place of employment? Are they useful to employees or too vague? (Obtain copy related to interviewee’s industry or profession)  Not that I know of  I can see where a written code might be useful for employees that don’t fit the definition of professional.

Please note the question and answer format. Download the questions, then type the answers.

This is an incomplete example…please see instructions and questions