Assignment: Exploring Ethics in the Workplace
For this Critical Thinking Assignment, read the article Clarke, C. (2011). A System approach to implementing business ethics in the corporate workplace. Journal of Business Systems, Governance & Ethics, 6(2), 1-11.
You may also consider watching the video Ethics in the Workplace by the Smith Business School and available here: https://youtu.be/IFJvO0UtcFQ
After reading the Clark article (and possibly reviewing the video), discuss how the company you work for (or if you are not currently employed, use a past employer) addresses ethical issues. Does the firm have a formal code of ethics? Are employees assessed based on their ethical behavior? Further, how does the firm handle violations in ethical behavior?
Requirements:
• Back up your response with research from at least 2-4 scholarly sources and, in addition, you may use the course required readings.
• Your written paper should be 4-5 pages in length not counting the title and reference pages, which you must include.
• Your paper must be formatted according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
• Review the grading rubric, which can be accessed from Module folder, to understand how you will be graded on this assignment. Reach out to your instructor if you have questions about the assignment.
Article: A System Approach to Implementing Business Ethics in the Corporate Workplace by Clifton Clarke.