Essay Homework: Exploring Cognitive Processes
Length: 5 Pages.
Review the Case Study: The Ethical Dilemma at Northlake.
For this Critical Thinking Assignment, please respond to the case study in a Word document.
a) Describe how virtue ethics and egoism ethical theories might be used in this scenario.
b) What problems might be caused by using either of these theories?
c) Explain which theory you would suggest for Frank and why.
d) Can you think of another Ethical Theory that might apply?
e) With Jean Letourneau, how would virtue ethics be a helpful guide?
f) Describe the impact on stakeholders of Northlake (especially employees and the community).
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Reference:
The ethical dilemma at Northlake. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: University of Waterloo.
Chapters 3, 4, & 5 in Ethics in Accounting: A Decision-Making Approach
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