Identification should include
- defining business ethics
- describing the relationship between personal and business ethics
- explaining basic principles of business ethics (including honesty, respect, fairness, loyalty, trust, and pursuit of excellence) and how they affect team relationships
- describing codes of ethics
- describing ethical business practices related to
- copyright
- trademarks
- patents
- licensing
- collaborating with other professionals
- contracts
- contracted labor
- intellectual property
- identifying ethical standards within the interior design profession (e.g., state regulations, professional organizations)
- differentiating between kickbacks and commissions.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What ethical issues may arise during an interior design project?
- Should business ethics ever be compromised for the sake of profitability? Why or why not?
Communication
- How can interior design professionals communicate standards and practices regarding business ethics?
- How is clear communication related to business ethics?
Leadership
- How can a leader ensure that work remains ethical?
- What leadership skills can safeguard business ethics?
- What should an employee do if an employer is engaging in a practice that appears to be unethical?
Management
- What resources exist to help maintain ethical business practices?
- What management procedures are effective in ensuring that a business remains ethical in its practices?
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