BUSINESS ETHICS
Lesson Two

GRADE LEVEL
                    12  -- ADULT

SUBJECTS
                    ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
                    BUSINESS EDUCATION

LEARNER OUTCOMES
                   The student will identify appropriate employee behaviors in the areas of
                    confidentiality, work ethics, and responsibility.

DURATION OF LESSON
                    1 -- 3 days

MATERIALS
                    Internet accessible computer
                    Power Point Software
                   Teacher made worksheets

TECHNOLOGY TOOLS/COURSEWARE
                    Internet accessible computer
                    Power Point Software
                    Presentation Device

TEACHER NOTES
                  There are many resources available through the Curriculum Resource Center

PROCEDURES
                    1.    The student will identify appropriate employee behaviors  relative to
                    confidentiality by analyzing situation scenarios.

                    2.    The student will prepare three slides using presentation software
                    demonstrating do's and don'ts of confidentiality.

                    3.      The student will visit a web site that will provide them with information
                    about confidentiality.

                        4.    The student will take the Occupational Work Ethic Survey

                    5.    The student will visit The Work Ethic site and gather information.  After
                    completing their research the student will apply new knowledge into the
                    development of the Work Ethics Section in the  New Employee Handbook.

                    6.    The student will participate in classroom discussion and brainstorm
                    about a time (in their own experience) when they found it was better to
                    accept responsibility.

                    7.      Student will evaluate the outcome of their brainstorming session and
                    decide whether or not they should have acted differently.

                    8.      Students will plan a celebration.  Each student will bring various "minor"
                    items to the party. (plates, napkins, forks, toppings for ice cream)  The teacher
                    will tell the students that he/she will bring the cake and ice cream.  On "Party
                    Day, the students have everything for the party but the cake and ice cream,
                    which the teacher conveniently forgets. A classroom discussion will be held to
                    analyze the situation and draw conclusions about the effects of being
                    irresponsible.

MODIFICATIONS
                    See Individualized Education Plans for specific accommodations and/or
                    modifications to meet each student's needs.

ENRICHMENT
                   Students will visit the following Internet sites on social etiquette,
                    business protocol, and appropriate business attire.

                   http://www.theproperthing.com/

                       http://www.wiuadm1.wiu.edu/mioip/interview/i_dress.asp

EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT
                    Student Participation
                    Completion of Assignments

STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS

               Pwa.1.1, Pwa.1.2, Pwa.1.3, C.4.1, C.4.2, T.1.1, T.1.2, T.1.3,
                T.2.3, Ws.6.1, Ws.6.2, Ws.6.3, COM 21, COM 23, COM 24, COM 138,
                COM 35, COP 1,  COP 2, COP 3, COP 4, COP 18, COM 37, COM 44, BLW 1
                BLW 2, OFT 52, OFT 44, OFT 47, MOT 33

              West Virginia Instructional Goals & Objectives

               National Standards
 

REFERENCES
                  Teacher Made Resources.  Materials for this lesson were adapted from past
                experiences and numerous readings and resources that have been used by the
                teachers over a period of years.

AUTHORS
            PAT STATEN

            VIRGINIA LEE TAYLOR-MOUNTS

            DEBBIE HATFIELD
 

                    MINGO COUNTY VO-TECH CENTER
                    Rt. 2--Box 52-A
                    Delbarton, WV   25670
                    (304) 475-3347
 
 
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