Discuss t5he below:
Introduction
The study of theories and paradigms underlying personal and organizational values and ethical principles, how personal values and ethical principles relate to the organizations in which people function, and the effects of the organization's ethics on its reputation, functioning and performance. Various Week Five activities provide closure to the study.
This week the learner demonstrates the ability to pull together parts of knowledge to form a new body of knowledge- the final case study project. For example, the learner assembles the journal data collected in previous weeks and develops a case study as a consequence of review, analysis, and evaluation. The summative case study involves the learner exploration into the realm of personal values and ethics, and if those values and ethics in any way differ from that of not-for-profit, or for-profit organizations given problems identified in exploratory research conducted by the learner. The learner uses the Case Study Checklist as a primary guide to create a separate case study document. The learner also uses the Case Study References in the compilation, analysis, review, and reporting of research results collected during the previous four weeks of the course in the construction of the final case study project.
Week Five is reserved for case study development hence, no reading assignments exist for Week Five. Instead, the learner uses information from the text chapters, and captured on the journal forms, to create the final case study. Personal understanding of ethical theories and paradigms is further enhanced through the continuation of Week Five discussions inviting learners to explore the topic of governmental prohibition of forest land and if this prohibition truncates economic growth. In addition the learner explores a discussion related to a new stock opportunity, the sponsoring company's questionable history concerning the use of animals and vulnerable people in experiments, and the personal decision to earn a simple profit.
Discussions
1. Federal Domain
The Federal government manages millions of acres of forest land across the country, but there are increasing pressures on the agencies to permit varying levels of commercial access to the timber, other resources, and the water flows. Should the government have an absolute prohibition on commercial access or should there be a working compromise with companies?
From your ethical perspective, should government have an absolute prohibition on commercial access or should there be a working compromise with companies?
From the ethical perspective a particular group to which you currently belong, or previously belonged, should government have an absolute prohibition on commercial access or should there be a working compromise with companies?
Instead of the Federal government, suppose you managed millions of acres of forest land. Given you own set of ethical perspectives and values, what would you do?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts by Day 7.
2. New Stock Opportunity or Exposure
A friend is excited about a new stock opportunity with a medical company whose products could sell well around the world; having reviewed some of the stories in Chapter 10, you are no longer certain about the benefits that companies say will emerge from their products and you are concerned that the company's history includes using animals and vulnerable people in experiments.
From your ethical perspective, do you ignore the company's past and research the current product, digging around for alternative ethical viewpoints, or do you accept the possibility of earning a simple profit?
From the ethical perspective a particular group to which you currently belong, or previously belonged, does the group ignore the company's past and research the current product, digging around for alternative ethical viewpoints, or does the group accept the possibility of earning a simple profit?
You should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
Final Paper
Analysis of Personal and Organizational Ethics and Values between For-Profit and Not-for-Profit Organizations
Scenario:
You are an ethnographic researcher writing an article for a popular organizational behavior research journal. Your purpose is to identify key problems related to business ethics in a Not-for-Profit and For- Profit organization. In this potential article please complete the following activities:
1. Outline the company profile of the not for profit company you chose to analyze (consult the week #2 journal for the information you should include). Explain the ethical dilemma that it faced or is currently facing. Analyze the way that it responded to this ethical dilemma and outline the legal, social, or political outcomes that emerged after the actions were taken..
2. Outline the company profile of the for profit company you chose to analyze (consult the week #2 journal for the information you should include). Explain the ethical dilemma that it faced or is currently facing. Analyze the way that it responded to this ethical dilemma and outline the legal, social, or political outcomes that emerged after the actions were taken.
3. In part three of your paper, please provide your personal reflections on the ethical actions that were taken in relation to the problem. Evaluate those actions from your own ethical standpoint. Use these questions to inspire your analysis: Did the company respond in a morally responsible way? Did the company respond in a morally irresponsible way? Did the company create the ethical dilemma or was the dilemma the outcome of an unforeseen force? Could the company have done more? Who was responsible for the problem and how could it have been prevented?
o Remember that when you analyze something you should present logical reasoning and factual evidence to support your position. Do not merely answer these questions using simplistic yes and no answers. Instead, you should always support your position with logical argumentation and evidence that explains why you believe what you believe.
4. In part 4 of your paper please create a critique of the actions of these companies based on two of the philosophical theories that you studied earlier in the course (deontology, utilitarianism, egoism, virtue ethics, moral relativism). Determine which moral theory the company appears to be abiding by in relation to this issue. Explain the attributes of the decision that make you believe that this is the ethical perspective of the company. If you agree with the ethical theory of the company, explain why this is the best ethical position on the issue.
If you do not, explain which ethical position would be better to utilize in this situation and why you believe that this position is better. Here are some sample questions to guide your thinking:
o Which ethical theory did the company use in making its decision? Was it the best? Why or why not?
o Which ethical theory should the company have used? Why?
o What is the ideal relationship between bad or suffering and profit?
o What does it mean to run an ethical business?
o What is the best way for a company to maintain its competitive edge and contribute to overall good or happiness in relation to its workers and customers?
Logistics and Length Requirements
Your paper needs to be 10 double-spaced pages, not counting the cover page and the reference list. You papers should abide by APA requirements. You should use at least ten scholarly sources, six of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar. Here is a breakdown of the page length requirements you should abide by as you complete this project.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
• Should be at least ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding title page and reference list), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Should include a title page with the following:
o Title of paper
o Student's name
o Course name and number
o Instructor's name
o Date submitted
• Should begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Should address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Should end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Should use at least ten scholarly resources, including a minimum of six from the Ashford Online Library.
• Should document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Should include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.