Analysis of Personal and Organizational Ethics
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: 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) Writing 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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