Instructor Resource
Collins, Business Ethics 3e
SAGE Publishing, 2022
Discussion Questions
Chapter 1: Unethical Behaviors and Human Nature
1. Shortly after the Wells Fargo bogus account scandal became public knowledge, CEO
John Stumpf resigned. The value of his final compensation package was estimated to
2. According to an ethics expert, “We judge ourselves by our best intentions and most
noble acts, but we’re judged by our last worst act.” Do you agree with this statement?
3. The author cites a major research study, “The relationship between corporate social
responsibility and corporate financial performance concluded that there was a positive
causal relationship between the two.” If this is true, why might unethical behaviors
exist in so many business organizations?
4. Do you have different standards for the honesty of people in your life? For instance,
do you expect higher levels of honesty from your friends than your coworkers? Do