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2  ETH 316 Week 1 Discussion Question 1  ETH 316 Week 1 Discussion Question 2  ETH 316 Week 1 Discussion Question 3  ETH 316 Week 1 Individual Assignment Ethics Essay  ETH 316 Week 2 Discussion Question 1  ETH 316 Week 2 Discussion Question 2  ETH 316 Week 2 Discussion Question 3  ETH 316 Week 2 Team Assignment Community Profile  ETH 316 Week 3 Discussion Question 1  ETH 316 Week 3 Discussion Question 2

3  Question 1 Which option am I selecting? Answer A Answer B

4  FINAL EXAMINATION Students need not write detailed essays for this portion of the test. Five to eight sentences should be sufficient for each question. An exceptional answer will demonstrate an understanding of the subject matter through clear, thorough and concise sentences. As with all assignments from the course, citations, organization, content, spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity and style will be factored into the grade. Aspirational ethics Stereotype Contractarianism Deontological ethics Morality vs.

5  1. Discardingthe few “bad applies” will not solve all of the ethical problems within an organization. (True/False)2. Good character is not the main factordetermining whether an individual actsethically within an organization. (True/False) 3. Federal laws define what is ethical. Therefore, all unethical behavior is considered unlawful. (True/False) 4. Whenemployees come to an organization, they have already developed into “good’ or “bad” apples. Therefore, there is much a manager can do to impact an employee’s ethical behavior.

6  One of your friends uses the terms ethics and morality interchangeably. You do not think this is correct. How would you explain the difference between ethics and morality? Provide an example of morality and one of ethics in your explanation.  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

7  Select two major ethical theories covered in your readings for Week One. What are the major differences between these two theories? Which one of these theories is most aligned to your personal beliefs? Explain.  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

8  What are examples of virtues, values, and moral concepts? How do each of these relate to one another? In what ways are they separate and in what ways are they connected?  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

9  Week 1  Ethics Essay  Write a 350- to 700-word essay comparing the similarities and differences between virtue theory, utilitarianism, and deontological ethics. Include the following in your essay:  A description of the differences in how each theory addresses ethics and morality  A personal experience to explain the relationship between virtue, values, and moral concepts as they relate to one of the three theories

10  We have another New set of Week 1 Paper (with new Instruction) which could be found on this link  ETH 316 Week 1 Individual Assignment Ethics Essay (New)  1. Individual Assignment: Ethics Essay  Resources: Week One readings  Write a 350- to 700-word essay comparing the similarities and differences between virtue theory, utilitarianism, and deontological ethics. Include the following in your essay:  o A description of the differences in how each theory addresses ethics and morality

11  Consider the community in which you live. What is your responsibility within your own community? Explain and provide examples of what you consider your responsibilities.  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

12  Provide an example of a socially responsible effort within your community. In what ways does this influence the community? How do these efforts affect the individuals within the community?

13  According to Ch. 2 of Basic Ethics, “It is inconsistent on one hand to accept the assistance of the community via schools, police, fire, roads….and on the other hand to deny to a reciprocal duty to give back to the community (Boylan). What are some ways the community asks its members to give back? Does each individual have the same responsibilities? Explain why or why not.  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

14  Week 2  Critical Thinking Scenario  Select a provided ethical scenario or choose one from section IV of Thinking Critically.  Analyze your chosen scenario from a critical thinking perspective.  What is the moral responsibility of all participants?  What are the stakeholders' moral failings?  What ideals or obligations are in conflict?

15  1. Learning Team Assignment: Community Profile Presentation  What is a socially responsible effort? Social responsibility comes from the belief that people, governments, and organizations have a responsibility to the greater welfare of society. What each person determines to be socially responsible, however, is subject to personal ideals and beliefs. Examples of socially responsible efforts include, but are not limited to:  o Recycling and using CFL lightbulbs (individual or organizational)  o Donating time to volunteer organizations  o Monetary donations  o Developing green buildings

16  Think of an organization with which you are familiar. How has that organization’s ethical policies changed as the result of external pressure? Provide two examples.  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

17  Consider an organization where you work, or one with which you are familiar. What is an issue within the organization that could benefit from applying ethical principles? How can these principles be used?  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

18  Legal and ethical issues can arise in any organization. How might these issues be different? What sort of relationship exists between the two? Provide an example of each from current events. What might the organizations involved have done differently to prevent these legal and ethical issues? Your answer should be between 100-150 words.

19  Week 3  Organizational Ethics  Select an organization you work for or one in your chosen field.  Conduct online research on the ethics of your organization and the industry it belongs to.  Write a 750- to 1,050-word paper describing how ethical principles can address organizational issues. Include the organization you selected and discuss the following with regards to that organization and its industry:  What role do external social pressures have in influencing organizational ethics?  How might these issues be relevant to organizational and personal decisions?  What is the relationship between legal and ethical issues?

20  1. Individual Assignment: The Responsibility Project  Resource: The Responsibility Project Web site  Perform a Web search for the site called The Responsibility Project. Select the link for this site.  View the short films on the Responsibility Project Web site.  Select one of the short films that addresses organizational issues.  Write a 1,000- to 1,500-word paper describing how ethical principles can be used to address organizational issues. Include the link to the film you select. Include the following:  o What are the two biggest issues in the film  o Why are the issues in the film important?

21  Learning Team Assignment: The Responsibility Project Reflection  Resource: Team member responsibility Project Papers  Write a 500-750 word paper that lists the film chosen by each member of the team and provide a 75-100 word paragraph that explains why the member was drawn to choose that film.

22  Much like individuals, organizations also exist within the community. How does an organization’s responsibility within a community differ from the individual’s?  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

23  Identify an organization with which you are familiar. What are some factors in this organization that might affect the strategies they take in developing their socially responsible efforts? What are some of these efforts?  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

24  Not all organizations have moved to develop socially responsible initiatives. Others may have a socially responsible effort but it may not be a fit for the organization. What might make some initiatives more appropriate for an organization than others might? What might make an initiative not an appropriate choice? Cite specific examples.  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

25  Week 4  Corporate Social Responsibility  Research, individually, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy at a large organization. Prepare to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of the policy with your team.  Imagine your team represents the executive committee at an imaginary organization tasked with drafting a CSR policy. Each person must represent a different stakeholder in the company.  Document your committee's views on the essential components of a CSR policy. Include the following:  What role does your organization play in the community?

26  1. Learning Team Assignment: Organizational Profile  Each Team Member will Researcha community organization on an individual basis.  Each Team Member will Write a short overview (500-750 words) of the organization that addresses the following:  o Evaluate the organization’s involvement and responsibility to the community.  o Summarize what factors have influenced the social responsibility strategies of the organization.

27  The organization where you work is expanding into the global market by opening an office in China. What are some potential ethical and social issues that may arise as the company expands into this new area? Can these issues be avoided or mitigated? Why or why not?  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

28  Identify a cultural practice that is considered acceptable in one country but is not acceptable in another. What are some cultural considerations that affect the resulting ethical perspectives in differing cultures?  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

29  What new ethical and social responsibility issues might present themselves when moving from a domestic-only organization to one that now reaches a global arena? Why are they different?  Your answer should be between 100-150 words

30  We have another New set of Week 5 Paper (with new Instruction) which could be found on this link  ETH 316 Week 5 Individual Assignment Cross-Cultural Perspectives Paper and Presentation (New)  1. Individual Assignment: Cross-Cultural Perspectives  Research a global organization and the major cultural issues that affect this organization’s interactions outside the United States.  Define the premier cultural issue within the global organization.

31  o Cross-Cultural Perspectives  o Identify a global organization with a multinational presence.  o Identify and research a cultural issue that affects this organization's interactions outside the United States.  o Define the issue and provide an overview of how became an issue in the organization.  o Prepare an analysis of the ethical and social responsibility issues your organization must deal with as a result of being global.

32  1. Individual Assignment: Final Examination The final examination will require you to answer several questions after having read a few articles and viewed several videos. I will post the specific list of videos as well as the name of the articles and direction on how to find it in The University Library. These instructions will be posted in the Main Newsgroup in the evening of July 3th. Mores specific instructions such as word count etc., will be included.  Prepare to take the final examination.

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