Assignment:
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1. Ethical Leadership
In one paragraph, supported by evidence in your text and from other research, defend whether you believe there is a connection between ethical leadership and a person's belief system and/or values. Be specific and provide examples for your classmates' to respond to. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
2. Globalization
In one or two paragraphs, supported by evidence in your text and from the Globalization video, respond critically to the following: Globalization brings both benefits and costs. Research a business that is global and identify the benefits it derives as well as the costs it incurs. Be sure to specify the business identity and your sources. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Assignments
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Case Study: Alcoa's Core Values in Practice
Read the Alcoa's Core Values in Practice discussion case at the end of Chapter 5 in your text. In a one- to two-page paper (not including the title and reference pages) you must:
• Describe how you would classify Alcoa's ethical work climate. In your description, address which ethical criterion, as shown in Figure
5.1, was used by the company: egoism (self-centered), benevolence (concern for others), or principles (integrity approach).
• Explain the role top management commitment plays in developing the ethical work climate and organizational performance seen at Alcoa.
• Describe the ethical safeguards that are mentioned in the case to support the company's efforts to develop a strong ethical culture.
You must use at least one scholarly source in addition to the text and your paper must be formatted according to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.