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Question: Ethical Behaviors in Corporate Finance - Assignment Description: In this assignment, explore ethical behaviors in the context of corporate finance, focusing on the principles, challenges, and consequences of ethical decision-making. You are required to research and incorporate insights from a minimum of three external sources. This assignment aims to enhance your understanding of the critical role ethics plays in the world of corporate finance.

Instructions:

Select a Case Study or Real-World Example
Choose a specific case study, recent news article, or real-world example related to ethical issues in corporate finance. Clearly state the chosen topic or example in your assignment and explain why you chose this topic. Keep the focus on ethical behaviors in corporate finance. Be sure to include this source on your reference list.
Research and Analysis
Conduct research to gather information about the chosen case study or example. Explain the ethical issues involved, the stakeholders affected, and the consequences of the unethical behavior.
Analyze the key ethical dilemmas and challenges faced by the individuals or organizations involved.
Ethical Frameworks
Explore and describe at least two ethical frameworks or theories (see below possible frameworks including utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics) that can be applied to evaluate the ethical aspects of the chosen case or example. Explain how each framework would approach the situation.
Ethical Decision-Making Process
Outline the steps of an ethical decision-making process and apply it to the case or example you selected. Discuss how this process could have been utilized to address the ethical issues more effectively.
Consequences and Lessons Learned
Discuss the consequences, both positive and negative, that resulted from the actions taken in the case or example. Highlight any lessons that can be learned from this situation.
External Sources
Utilize a minimum of three credible external sources (other than the initial case/example) to support your analysis and arguments. Use apa referencing style for in-text citations and the reference list.
Conclusion and Reflection
Summarize your findings and draw conclusions regarding the importance of ethical behavior in corporate finance. Reflect on how the principles discussed can be applied to future ethical dilemmas in the finance industry.
APA Referencing
Ensure that the in-text citations and reference list follow APA style guidelines accurately.). Minimum of three references.