6.SS.7.C
Understand the importance of ethics in maintaining a functional free enterprise system.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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ethicsfree enterprise system
Skills
- understand (the importance of ethics in maintaining a functional free enterprise system) #dok2
- explain (how ethics contribute to the functioning of economic systems) #dok2
- analyze (the impact of ethical or unethical behavior on a free enterprise system) #dok3
- evaluate (examples of ethical dilemmas in free enterprise systems) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define ethics and a free enterprise system. #dok1
- I can understand reasons why ethics are important in economic systems. #dok2
- I can explain how ethical behavior helps maintain a free enterprise system. #dok2
- I can analyze examples of how unethical actions can harm a free enterprise system. #dok3
- I can evaluate situations to determine whether actions support or undermine ethics in a free enterprise system. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Ethics are essential for the success and stability of a free enterprise system.
- The benefits of a free enterprise system depend on ethical conduct by individuals, businesses, and government.
Essential Questions
- Why is ethical behavior important in a free enterprise system?
- What can happen if ethics are not followed in an economic system?
- How do ethical and unethical behaviors affect businesses and consumers?
- What responsibilities do individuals and organizations have to maintain ethics within a free enterprise system?
- Can a free enterprise system function effectively without ethics? Why or why not?