Assignment:
Creating an Ethics Program
Choose one of the following companies (or any company that has been in the press) and write a 2 to 3 page, APA style critical analysis of the ethical issues involved in the case.
Legal Cases:
- Tyco
- Imclone
- Global Crossing
- WorldCom
- Adelphia
- NYSE and Richard Grasso
- Merrill Lynch
- Health South
- Marsh and McLennan
- Al Dunlap and Sunbeam
The analysis should include the following:
- A short description of case
- Identification of the ethical issues involved (what was the alleged ethical wrong done, and why is/was it wrong?)
- A statement, in their own opinion, of whether it was wrong or not, and more importantly, why?
- Thoughts on what could have been done to avoid the problem - do we need more laws & government regulation? What internal controls might have prevented this situation?
- Was the problem more a matter of individuals gone wrong, or was it more systemic and organizational?
Write in 3 to 5 APA style references both inline and at the end of the paper to support your analysis. Please write in 3rd person. Note: This is your opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the theory linked to personal opinion and outside evidence.