Discussion Post: Corporate Ethics
Conduct research and respond to questions related to corporate ethics scandals, unethical behavior, and the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Legislation (SOX). You should be looking for research that differs or improves upon the existing concepts pertaining to corporate ethics scandals, unethical behavior, and the impact of SOX legislation.
Based on your knowledge of corporate ethics scandals, unethical behavior, and the impact of SOX legislation and your chosen research, discuss the following:
1) The role of management in setting the organizational tone relative to ethical behavior.
2) What should subordinates do when managers act unethically or encourage them to engage in unethical practices?
3) Discuss an example of a corporate ethics scandal other than Enron.
4) Based on the above example, discuss why you believe the unethical behavior occurred.
5) Based on the above, discuss what the organization could have done to prevent such occurrences either at the time they happened or in the future.
6) Discuss whether the provisions of the SOX act will have a positive effect on corporate ethics practices.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.