PHIL 331 Lecture 5: Module 3 Business and Outsiders
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In this module we will examine the ethical constraints on the way businesses treat those outside the boundaries of the organization. In particular, we will examine ethical obligations to other businesses and to individual customers. This module is therefore divided into two sections. The first section is on the question of whether there is an obligation to be honest when engaging in business negotiations. The second is on advertising, and the obligations that businesses have with regard to the impact of advertising on prospective customers. You will be reading 4 articles from the textbook. There will be a number of questions designed to help you evaluate your own understanding of the articles. You will also have an opportunity to take part in a discussion forum based on your reading. In this section of the module, we will examine the question of whether it is morally permissible to lie in the context of business negotiations.
