Ethics and Sustainability in Business: Working Towards a Better Future

Ethics and Sustainability in Business: Working Towards a Better Future

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the importance of business ethics and sustainability in a group project context.

What do you already know about business ethics and sustainability?

Slide 1: Introduction

Introduce the concept of business ethics and sustainability, and explain their relevance in today's business world.

Slide 2: Defining Business Ethics

Define business ethics as the moral principles and values that guide decision-making and behavior in the business world.

Slide 3: Importance of Business Ethics

Discuss the benefits of practicing business ethics, such as improved reputation, customer loyalty, and long-term success.

Slide 4: Understanding Sustainability

Define sustainability as the practice of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Slide 5: Sustainable Business Practices

Explore various sustainable business practices, such as reducing carbon footprint, using renewable energy, and implementing recycling programs.

Slide 6: Integrating Ethics and Sustainability into Group Projects

Discuss the importance of considering ethics and sustainability in group projects, and how they can be integrated into decision-making processes.

Slide 7: Case Study

Present a case study that highlights a real-life example of a company that successfully integrated ethics and sustainability into its business practices.

Slide 8: Conclusion

Summarize the main points covered in the lesson and emphasize the importance of considering ethics and sustainability in group projects.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.