Business Ethics Student Association hosts Ethics Week April 7-11
Released: April 03, 2008
Business ethics is a concept that affects all career paths and asks students what is "wrong" or "bad" when looking at business decisions with ethical implications. K. Praveen Parboteeah, associate professor of management, hopes students will take advantage of Ethics Week hosted by the Business Ethics Student Association starting Monday, April 7.
"Students will get a good idea of business ethics in the real world," said Parboteeah. "Ethics week will also highlight how issues are addressed, why it is critical for students to be ethical when they start a job and finally, how to help them become more educated about critical ethical issues."
Business Ethics Week will cover a range of themes including individual integrity (why is it important to be honest?) to ethical expectations after you graduate (what to expect when you start that first job) to wider corporate issues such as environmental responsibility and business ethics in smaller firms. The different events will give students the chance to hear many issues pertaining to business ethics and the opportunity to gain insight from experienced individuals.
Monday, April 7
- Kelly Fitzsimmons, CEO, Area 444, will speak on the "Importance of personal integrity" in Carlson 2011 from 2:15-3:30 p.m.
- Michael Hall will lecture on "Environmental Responsibility at Johnson Controls" in room 259A of the James R. Connor University Center from 5-6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8
- Jennifer Menden of Wells Fargo will speak about "Ethical Expectations After You Graduate" in Carlson 2011 from 2:15-3:30 p.m.
- Randall Hoth representing Better Business Bureau will speak about "Applying for the Ethics Torch Award" in room 266 of the James R. Connor University Center from 4-5 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9
- Vicki Fielder of Greenhouse Cafe will discuss "Business Ethics in the Small Company" in Carlson 2011 from 2:15-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 10
- John Fons, lawyer and chair of the American Bar Association's Subcommittee on Compliance Training and Communications, will speak on "How Business Earned Regulation" in Carlson 1004 from 5-6 p.m.
For more information on Business Ethics Week, contact Parboteeah at 262-472-3971 or partbotek@uww.edu.
- Keara Lahiff,lahiffkk25@uww.edu
