What is the value of having an ethics program (and related programs like safety programs) and what are the responsibilities of front line leaders/supervisors and the workers when they face dilemmas such as the one described?

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Jerry knows he right. He used to do it himself before the rule was put in place. Also, the soil is clearly a cohesive soil and it highly unlikely that it will collapse.

And although there is an organizational policy to use a trench box for trenches deeper than 5 feet, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not have jurisdiction over municipalities in Nebraska because municipalities are political subdivisions of the State. The only entity regulating safety policies is the Citys Safety Director and he took the day off.

In this scenario, to what extent do you think allowing the crew into the trench without a trench box would be pushing (or exceeding) the limit?

Discuss any ethical grey areas in this scenario?

What in your mind is the right thing to do?

What is the value of having an ethics program (and related programs like safety programs) and what are the responsibilities of front line leaders/supervisors and the workers when they face dilemmas such as the one described?

Describe some of the unorthodox strategies covered by Terri’s during this era that made Lockheed become “a byword for the shady practices of American multi-national corporations, and a major impetus for new legislation”.

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Lockheed has an interesting history that seemed innocent enough up until around the 1950s.

Describe some of the unorthodox strategies covered by Terri’s during this era that made Lockheed become “a byword for the shady practices of American multi-national corporations, and a major impetus for new legislation”.

On the issue of overseas bribes, Terr’s asks the questions, “Who was hurt by the [overseas bribes to secure sales of aircraft]? The competitors, of course, but what was unethical about beating out the competition that was playing by the same rules?”.

What do you think about a situation where underhanded and back door deals are the way the game is played if everybody is on the same playing field? That is to say, if everybody is playing by the same shady rules, is it unethical to compete?

Why was the DII so important to the eventual success of Lockheed Martin’s ethics program?

Discuss Norman Augustine’s and Dilbert’s contribution in helping Lockheed Martin turn the corner with its ethics program.

How do you think the following stakeholder groups in the above scenario will be impacted?

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A public corporation of 980 employees manufactures a popular brand of garments (mostly jeans) that are primarily made and sold in America nation-wide.

It has a large contingent of employees in several small rural communities in the Eastern US and is the primary employer in all of those communities.

Two of its 5 shops are unionized, but the union and management have a good working relationship. The company has traditionally marketed its clothing line as “Made in the USA” and attracted a bit of a “cult like” following as a result, but an outside consulting firm has suggested that significantly greater profits are possible if a different strategy is employed.

The corporation is subsequently considering whether to off-shore its manufacturing facilities to a poor nation to save money on labor. It would also discretely discontinue its “Made in the USA” marketing ads and hopefully ride the wave of its previous marketing campaigns for a while.

It is estimated that total cost per unit of production will be decreased by one third which equates to tens of millions of dollars.

Provide a paragraph summarizing the concept of stakeholder management based on your readings.
How do you think the following stakeholder groups in the above scenario will be impacted?
What would you recommend the employer described above should do?

 

What is the significance of this argument in terms of the history of Ethics that we’ve considered in this class?

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Using the article/chapter attached, compose a 2-page (double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins) explanation and analysis of the author’s argument. In your paper, I would like you to answer the following three questions in essay form:
What is he/she arguing?/What is the author trying to convince the reader of?
How exactly does he/she make their case for this claim?/What evidence and reasoning do they employ?
What is the significance of this argument in terms of the history of Ethics that we’ve considered in this class?/How would you situate his/her argument within the history of Ethics?
These will be graded on the basis of careful explanation of the author’s ideas, citation of the source each time you refer to it, use of clear expression and organization, and thoughtful engagement with the author’s ideas.
NOTE: To adjust the text image so it is readable, all you need to do is right click your mouse and click on “rotate.” Also, if you find an interesting article/chapter that is not on this list, and you would like to write your essay on it, then please email me the title for approval (I just want to make sure it is an academic source and connected directly to ethics).

Describe diverse identities within their social and economic structures. Assess how such identities and structures influence ethical decisions;

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Identify ethical issues and use ethical frameworks to consider alternatives, evaluate consequences, and make decisions;

Describe diverse identities within their social and economic structures. Assess how such identities and structures influence ethical decisions;

Make informed choices to participate as a citizen within local and global communities;

 

Explain what the manager should do in this situation and how they could resolve the conflict between the servers and the politician in the most ethical manner.

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Write a paper from one to two pages (double spaced) that analyzes one of the following business ethical issues. You choose which issue to write about; in this assignment, reflect deeply on a topic that matters to you. Each scenario represents a conflict in an organizational setting. In addition to applying ethical reasoning to your position, you must demonstrate how as a leader you would preserve the professional relationships in question and resolve the conflict. You may draw upon personal experience, current events, and research to support your views.
Option A:
At a local restaurant a prominent politician has arrived and has been seated for dinner. Several of the serving staff are upset because they disagree with the politician’s political views. Some are requesting the manager on duty speak to the politician and ask him/or her to leave. Explain what the manager should do in this situation and how they could resolve the conflict between the servers and the politician in the most ethical manner.
Option B:
A manager has received a resume from a very promising candidate for a position that needs to be filled immediately. The company’s policy is to run a credit check on all candidates. The report on the candidate revealed some trouble with debt. When the manager asked her supervisor about it, she was told to just “go with another candidate” without determining the reasons behind the bad credit report. The manager feels that this policy may be unfairly eliminating qualified candidates who may have good reasons for their financial difficulties. Explain what the manager should do in this situation and how she could resolve the conflict between her sense of justice and the company’s practices in the most ethical manner.
Option C:
A bank manager is faced with the difficult task of downsizing a department and must choose between two employees to let go. Both employees have similar performance records but the manager believes that Jill (age 30) has more potential than Jack (age 42). The manager has been told by the vice president that firing Jill would be safer since Jack’s age makes him in a “protected class” and there is a fear of litigation. Explain what the manager should do in this situation and how they could resolve the conflict between the manager and the vice president in the most ethical manner.
Content Requirements:
• You must apply at least one ethical theory to support your position. • You must also show how your decision would preserve the professional relationships in question and resolve the conflict in an ethical manner. • You must demonstrate consistency of your clearly established viewpoint throughout the paper and a clear logical flow as you apply ethical reasoning. • Your writing must be original and insightful.

Why are vaccines an ethical dilemma? Support pro-vaccine viewpoints with ethical theories.

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Apply ethical theories (found in the power points provided) to Vaccines. Why are vaccines an ethical dilemma? Support pro-vaccine viewpoints with ethical theories.

What obligations do you have to the various people in your life? Are your obligations to family different than your obligations to friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc?

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What obligations do you have to the various people in your life? Are your obligations to family different than your obligations to friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc? This paper gives you an opportunity to synthesize that you have learned throughout the semester. To that end, you should pull together what you have learned throughout the semester to compose your own moral theory of obligation, drawing from the various theories and principles we have studied in the course to help build your theory. Be as clear and detailed as you can, giving arguments to support your statements. Make sure to acknowledge and respond to potential counterarguments to your view, as well. Your paper must be no less than 1,000 words and must make direct reference to course concepts, terminology, and/or authors.
Outside research is not necessary, and in fact you are strongly encouraged to write this paper with nothing but the course materials and your brain in hand, but if you do use external sources you must provide complete citations. Failure to cite your sources is academic misconduct and will result in a failure of the assignment (for more information, see the academic honesty section of the syllabus and the handouts on academic misconduct and proper citations).

Discuss the ethical organizational culture. How does a biblical worldview SUPPORT an ethical organization?

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Discuss the ethical organizational culture. How does a biblical worldview SUPPORT an ethical organization?

When should a physician step in to stop a cultural practice?

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When should a physician step in to stop a cultural practice?