Scenario:
You are an ethnographic researcher writing an article for a popular organizational behavior research journal. Your purpose is to identify key problems related to business ethics in a Not-for-Profit and For- Profit organization. In this potential article please complete the following activities:
You are an ethnographic researcher writing an article for a popular organizational behavior research journal. Your purpose is to identify key problems related to business ethics in a Not-for-Profit and For- Profit organization. In this potential article please complete the following activities:
- Outline the company profile of the
not for profit company you chose to analyze (consult the week #2
journal for the information you should include). Explain the ethical
dilemma that it faced or is currently facing. Analyze the way that
it responded to this ethical dilemma and outline the legal, social, or
political outcomes that emerged after the actions were taken..
- Outline the company profile of the
for profit company you chose to analyze (consult the week #2 journal for
the information you should include). Explain the ethical dilemma
that it faced or is currently facing. Analyze the way that it
responded to this ethical dilemma and outline the legal, social, or
political outcomes that emerged after the actions were taken.
- In part three of your paper,
please provide your personal reflections on the ethical actions that were
taken in relation to the problem. Evaluate those actions from your
own ethical standpoint. Use these questions to inspire your
analysis: Did the company respond in a morally responsible way? Did
the company respond in a morally irresponsible way? Did the company
create the ethical dilemma or was the dilemma the outcome of an unforeseen
force? Could the company have done more? Who was responsible
for the problem and how could it have been prevented?
- Remember that when you analyze
something you should present logical reasoning and factual evidence to
support your position. Do not merely answer these questions using
simplistic yes and no answers. Instead, you should always support
your position with logical argumentation and evidence that explains why
you believe what you believe.
- In part 4 of your paper please
create a critique of the actions of these companies based on two of the
philosophical theories that you studied earlier in the course (deontology,
utilitarianism, egoism, virtue ethics, moral relativism). Determine
which moral theory the company appears to be abiding by in relation to
this issue. Explain the attributes of the decision that make you
believe that this is the ethical perspective of the company. If you
agree with the ethical theory of the company, explain why this is the best
ethical position on the issue. If you do not, explain which ethical
position would be better to utilize in this situation and why you believe
that this position is better. Here are some sample questions to guide your
thinking:
- Which ethical theory did the
company use in making its decision? Was it the best? Why or
why not?
- Which ethical theory should the
company have used? Why?
- What is the ideal relationship
between bad or suffering and profit?
- What does it mean to run an
ethical business?
- What is the best way for a
company to maintain its competitive edge and contribute to overall good
or happiness in relation to its workers and customers?
Logistics
and Length Requirements
Your
paper needs to be 10 double-spaced pages, not counting the cover page and the
reference list. You papers should abide by APA requirements. You must use
at least ten scholarly sources, six of which can be found in the Ashford Online
Library. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit
the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left
navigation toolbar. Here is a breakdown of the page length requirements you
should abide by as you complete this project.
Part 1: 3 pages
Part 2: 3 pages
Part 3: 2 pages (one for each company)
Part 4: 2 pages (one for each company)
Part 2: 3 pages
Part 3: 2 pages (one for each company)
Part 4: 2 pages (one for each company)
Writing
the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
The Final Paper:
- Must be at least ten double-spaced
pages in length (not including title page and reference list), and
formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
- Must include a title page with the
following:
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must begin with an introductory
paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
- Must address the topic of the
paper with critical thought.
- Must end with a conclusion that
reaffirms your thesis.
- Must use at least ten scholarly
resources, including a minimum of six from the Ashford Online Library.
- Must document all sources in APA
style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a separate reference
page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
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