Ethics Homework
For this homework, evaluate an actual organization (choose one listed below) that faced a difficult ethical decision. This decision can be limited to one specific act, but it can also be an ongoing policy or plan. In your writing,
1) Describe the ethical considerations related to the decision.
2) Identify the stakeholders affected by this decision and discuss how the decision affected them.
3) Then evaluate the organization's actions from an ethical point of view. Explain why the organization has or has not acted ethically and explain what, if anything, the organization should have done differently.
Organizations to consider: (you may also consider other organizations as long as you can provide a link to their website and resources related to the issue and their decision). Document your sources.
Chosen organization
WalMart - Studies have shown that WalMart may save people money but they may also negatively impact communities. Their low prices may also hurt suppliers. The company received criticism when leadership announced they wanted to hire healthier, more productive employees. WalMart has been accused of being anti-union and has survived sweatshop and discrimination scandals. Check out WalMart's Statement Regarding Code of Ethics.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.