Assignment: Business Ethic Paper
Not All Companies Are Viewed as Equal
Overview
In the land of free trade, the public does not view all industries as equal. Do you believe that is ethical? Do you believe that some industries are unfairly targeted? Should it be consumers' choice to partake in products that are not healthy for them, or do those companies have an ethical obligation to protect people?
Instructions
A. Choose one of the following industries to frame your paper:
a. The oil industry (for example Exxon).
b. The candy industry.
c. The mining industry.
B. Write a paper in which you:
a. Become an advocate for either the consumer or the industry.
b. Prepare an argument explaining the major reasons why you support either the consumer or the industry.
c. Discuss whether you believe it is possible for a company to cater to both its best interest and that of the consumer simultaneously or if one always has to prevail. Justify your response.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.