WGU - C206: Ethical Leadership

Course Structure

This WGU MBA course focuses on ethical decision-making, leadership responsibility, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). It's divided into three written performance assessments — no exams.

Assessment Type:

• Task 1: Leadership Analysis

• Task 2: Social Responsibility and Leadership

• Task 3: Code of Ethics Analysis

Estimated Completion Time: 3–7 days
Fastest Completion: One full day (with intense focus)
Credits: 3

Adam’s Tips

• Yes, it’s dry — but you can knock it out fast. I finished all three tasks in one long Saturday.

• There are two versions of this course: EH1 and EM2. Check under Course Tips to see which one you have.

• Use Google Scholar for your references — it's fast and credible.

• The Ethical Lens Inventory (ELI) is required for Task 1. It’s like CliftonStrengths — takes 15–30 minutes. Save the PDF.

• Follow the rubric. This course isn’t creative writing — it’s check-the-box writing.

• Take breaks between papers if you're not doing them all in one sitting. Fatigue = revisions.

Steps to Complete the Course

1. Ethical Lens Inventory (ELI)

Time: ~30 minutes

• Navigate to the ELI via the course shell.

• Answer the questions honestly — it’s for your self-assessment, not graded.

• Download your results PDF — it will be needed in Task 1.

2. Task 1: Leadership Analysis

Focus: Analyze a leader (real or fictional) and apply ethical concepts.

Includes:

• Leadership style and ethical challenges

• Integration of your ELI results

• Reference to at least 3 scholarly sources

Typical Length: ~6 pages + title, TOC, and references

Tips:

• Choose a leader you're familiar with to speed up writing.

• Your ELI results must be discussed in a meaningful way — don’t just paste the summary.

• Use section headers matching the rubric for clarity and fast grading.

3. Task 2: Social Responsibility and Leadership

Focus: Ethical behavior at the organizational level.

Includes:

• CSR policies

• Organizational ethics training

• Ethical dilemmas and frameworks

Typical Length: 7–8 pages + title, TOC, and references

Tips:

• Create a fake company or use your current one.

• Tie in ethical theories (e.g., Utilitarianism, Deontology).

• Write each section directly to the rubric.

4. Task 3: Code of Ethics Analysis

Focus: Examine a company’s public Code of Ethics.

Includes:

• Legal mandates (like the Dodd-Frank Act)

• Whistleblowing procedures

• CSR practices and improvements

Typical Length: ~5 pages + title, TOC, and references

Tips:

• Pick a company from WGU’s approved list.

• Much of the content is already in their code — summarize, analyze, and recommend improvements.

Community Tips

• "This course is a grind, but easy." Write clearly and efficiently.

• "You don’t need to read the full textbook." Use it only if stuck or confused.

• “Each task is just a structured paper.” Treat it like answering a checklist.

• Many students report passing on their first submission by simply following the rubric. However making revisions is also common. Tip, highlight the areas that you change so the reviewer (hopefully) only looks at those sections.

Third-Party Resources

• Google Scholar – Source Scholarly Articles

• YouTube – C206 WGU Task Tips

• Studocu Examples

• YouTube – WGU C206 How to pass (my video)

Final Notes

• It’s a writing class based on ethics, leadership, and accountability.

• Keep all papers structured, sourced, and aligned with WGU MBA standards.

• Rubric alignment = quick pass.

Study Guide Page Count

This guide was condensed from 12+ pages of student feedback and community commentary.

You Got This!

Yes, this course is dry, but it's straightforward. Get through it one paper at a time. Remember: leaders act with integrity — and sometimes that means writing through the boredom. Let’s go earn that MBA!

Disclaimer

This study guide was generated using AI and compiled from WGU student experiences, community feedback, and public resources. Always verify details with official WGU course materials and university policies. This content is for supplemental use only.