Title: Identify ethical business practices.
Course: Interior Design I (19263-I) > Section: Examining Careers and Professional Practices

Identification should consist of

- defining business ethics
- describing the relationship between personal and business ethics
- defining and explaining basic principles of business ethics (including honesty, respect, fairness, loyalty, trust, and pursuit of excellence) and how they affect team relationships
- describing ethical business practices related to
  - copyright
  - trademarks
  - patents
  - licensing
  - code of ethics
  - collaborating with other professionals
  - contracts
  - contracted labor
  - intellectual property
- identifying ethical standards within the interior design profession (e.g., state regulations, professional organizations)
- defining and explaining the difference 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 be used to 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?