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1. Assignment Objectives

Define the following ethical concepts and theories: virtue ethics, Kant's Categorical Imperative, ethical relativism, utilitarianism, corporate social responsibility, and social contract theory.

Identify and defend moral and ethical theories to ethical case studies and current events

Complete the following for this assignment:

In your own words, briefly describe the following ethical theories: ?Ethical relativism

  • Utilitarianism
  • Kant's categorical imperative

Select 1 of these theories to discuss how it can apply to a situation from your work or personal life.

A minimum of 1 reference should be used to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include it both as an in-text citation and on your reference list at the end of your discussion post.

2. Assignment Objectives

Define the following ethical concepts and theories: virtue ethics, Kant's Categorical Imperative, ethical relativism, utilitarianism, corporate social responsibility, and social contract theory.

Identify and defend moral and ethical theories to ethical case studies and current events.

Step 1

Review the following articles to assist you with this assignment:https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126199094

https://www.inc.com/eric-markowitz/mexico-walmart-truth-about-bribery-and-business.html

Step 2

Discuss the following:

  • What is the dilemma that each organization is facing?
  • Explore whether bribery is right or wrong, and discuss using ethical relativism principles.
  • Identify the cultural differences in bribery practices.

A minimum of 1 reference should be used to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include it both as an in-text citation and on your reference page.

Use 12-point font and 1" margins.

References

Kestenbaum, D. (2010, April 22). Bribery in India: A good thing? Retrieved from the NPR Web site: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126199094

Markowitz, E. (2012, April 27). The truth about bribery and doing foreign business. Retrieved from the Inc. Web site: https://www.inc.com/eric-markowitz/mexico-walmart-truth-about-bribery-and-business.html

3. ASSIGNMENT Objectives

Ethical Theories

Define the following ethical concepts and theories: virtue ethics, Kant's Categorical Imperative, ethical relativism, utilitarianism, corporate social responsibility, and social contract theory.

Identify and defend moral and ethical theories to ethical case studies and current events.

Solve ethical dilemmas from case studies and current events using moral and ethical theories.

Recognize the business owner or business executive's point-of-view for taking certain unethical or ethical actions from case studies and current events.

400 words

1. https://ethix.org/2011/06/25/was-aaron-feuerstein-wrong

2. https://toughsledding.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/putting-people-before-profits-classic-pr-case-study-but-without-the-fairytale-ending/

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry7_FcSiQL8

Answer the following questions regarding what you just read and watched:

  • Explain why Aaron Feuerstein felt his decisions were necessary for his company and for his employees.
  • Discuss the pros and cons of Aaron Feuerstein's decision making, and explain if or how you would have handled his situation differently if you were in his shoes.
  • Apply virtue ethics and corporate social responsibility to his situation.

A minimum of 1 reference should be used to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include it both as an in-text citation and on your reference list at the end of your discussion post.

Peer Responses: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply consider the following questions:

  • Are there additional pros or cons that you would add? If so, what are they?
  • What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?

References

KarmaTube: Videos That Inspire. (2009, May 21). Aaron Feuerstein's malden mills [Video file]. Retrieved from the YouTube Web site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry7_FcSiQL8

Gill, D. W. (2011, June 25). Was Aaron Feuerstein wrong? Retrieved from the ethix Web site: https://ethix.org/2011/06/25/was-aaron-feuerstein-wrong

Sledzik, B. (n.d.). Putting people before profits: Classic PR case study, but without the fairytale ending. Retrieved from the WordPress Web site: https://toughsledding.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/putting-people-before-profits-classic-pr-case-study-but-without-the-fairytale-ending/

4. Assignment Objectives

Define the following ethical concepts and theories: virtue ethics, Kant's Categorical Imperative, ethical relativism, utilitarianism, corporate social responsibility, and social contract theory.

Identify and defend moral and ethical theories to ethical case studies and current events.

Identify ethical quandaries regarding government involvement and laws impacting organizations' day-to-day operations and business decisions.

1. https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/lbs-case-study/toms-shoes-shoes-for-free-cause-marketing-strategy-case-study/story/219444.html

2. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/feb/24/patagonia-ethical-outdoor-clothing-interview

After you have reviewed the cases above, write an essay that addresses the following:

  • Define social responsibility.
  • What are the similarities and differences between both companies regarding their corporate social responsibility efforts?
  • What positive strides are both companies trying to make with their corporate social responsibility efforts?
  • Do you feel that the companies are doing enough with their corporate social responsibility efforts? ?If you answer "yes," then what should they continue to do, and why?

If you answer "no," then what should they do differently, and why? 

Apply the corporate social responsibility concept when you respond.

A minimum of 1 reference should be used to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include it both as an in-text citation and on your reference page.

Also, use 12-point font and 1" margins.

References

Corporate social responsibility - Companies in the news. (2014). Retrieved from the mallenbaker.net Web site: https://www.mallenbaker.net/csr/CSRfiles/nike.html

Holmes, R. (2009, March 2). 'Wal-Mart wants to be more like us.' Retrieved from The Guardian Web site: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/feb/24/patagonia-ethical-outdoor-clothing-interview

5. Assignment Objectives

Equality and Discrimination

Define the following ethical concepts and theories: virtue ethics, Kant's Categorical Imperative, ethical relativism, utilitarianism, corporate social responsibility, and social contract theory.

Identify and defend moral and ethical theories to ethical case studies and current events.

Identify ethical quandaries regarding government involvement and laws impacting organizations' day-to-day operations and business decisions.

Watch the following videos:

https://www.ted.com/talks/anne_marie_slaughter_can_we_all_have_it_all?language=en

https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_shortall_how_america_fails_new_parents_and_their_babies

Read the following article

https://fortune.com/2015/09/11/yahoo-marissa-mayer-parental-leave/

Using the articles and video as resources, address the following questions:

  • Do you think businesses have an ethical obligation to support the needs of families? Consider issues families may encounter, such as doctor appointments, school conferences, and so on.
  • Do you feel that both men and women should be given the same amount of leave for the birth of a child? Why or why not?
  • Which ethical theories from your course readings (such as utilitarianism, the categorical imperative, and so on) best support your ideas and perspectives?

A minimum of 1 reference should be used to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include it both as an in-text citation and on your reference list at the end of your discussion post.

Peer Responses: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply, and consider the following questions:

  • Do you agree or disagree with your classmate's perspectives on gender and parental leave in the workplace? Why or why not?

References

Preston, C. (2015, September 11). Yahoo's CEO lost her chance to rethink parental leave. Fortune. Retrieved from https://fortune.com/2015/09/11/yahoo-marissa-mayer-parental-leave/

TEDGlobal.(2013, June). Anne-Marie Slaughter: Can't we all just get along? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/anne_marie_slaughter_can_we_all_have_it_all?language=en

TEDxSMU.(2015, October). The US needs paid family leave - for the sake of its future [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_shortall_how_america_fails_new_parents_and_their_babies

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