Publication Date

2002

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Goode, Constance Lee Boyd

Degree Name

Ed.D. (Doctor of Education)

Legacy Department

Department of Teaching and Learning

LCSH

Business ethics--Study and teaching--United States; Moral development

Abstract

This quasi-experimental, quantitative study with a qualitative focus group component was designed to assess the impact on students of a course that included business ethics. This study involved using data collected over one semester from students enrolled in two introductory business courses at a Chicago suburban community college. Rest's Defining Issues Test and Clark's Questionnaire were administered. Additionally, a focus group discussion was conducted. The data supports the literature, which contends that ethics education improves student ethical reasoning. Furthermore, this research supports and validates the use of case-study analysis and role-play in teaching ethics. This study provides a working framework by which future instructional efforts might integrate ethics into community college business curricula.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references (pages [78]-83)

Extent

131 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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