Assessment - Ethics Leadership & Decision Making
Task - Write a 3000 word essay in which you:
- Use an organisation that is or has been in the news during the past two years (work-related learning) and identify an ethical dilemma faced by that organisation as an example.
- Apply at least two theoretical concepts from managerial ethics to examine this dilemma critically.
- Go on to examine and critically evaluate how these theoretical concepts influence managerial practices in the chosen organisation.
- In conclusion, reflect critically on how leaders may ensure organisational decisions are made ethically.
In short, you will need to demonstrate an understanding and critical analysis of the theories surrounding the topic, as well as evaluating the practical reality in the workplace.
Rationale -
This assignment is designed to address Learning Objectives 1 to 5 (see above) by :
- familiarising students with the various theories relating to organisations and organisational planning and control.
- encouraging students to discern the strengths and weaknesses of the wide array of theoretical contributions;
- encouraging students to use empirical evidence to support their arguments.