You are to describe and analyze a current ethical dilemma that is work-related ((Bridgestone/Ford, Enron, MCI, Adelphia, Arthur Andersen, R. J Reynolds, Haliburton, Exxon, Freddie Mac, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Microsoft, Union Carbide, Merck, and Nestle, etc.); organizations that may have engaged in unethical behavior. In addition, you may explore current organizational dilemmas such as global labor in the textile and apparel industries, discriminatory lending practices by banks, clinical trials in developing nations by pharmaceutical companies, affordable housing in the construction and development industries, welfare-to-work programs sponsored by the government, tribal/reservation land use and development, migrant labor in farming, faith-based initiatives and hiring practices, nepotism in family-run businesses, downsizing and outsourcing, workplace diversity programs and/or affirmative action, employee testing and privacy rights, and corporate volunteerism, among others. Regardless of your choice of a company and/or issue, be sure that it is interesting to you and that you are willing to gather additional information regarding it. Once you have identified a topic, submit a 1-paragraph summary of the paper, via email, to me as soon as possible during the semester. Below the summary, you should also list, in APA format, at least 5 relevant sources that will assist you in your analysis. At least one of the sources should be directly related to an ethical perspective you will use in your analysis. The first paragraph or two of your paper should preview the dilemma or problem, with a clear thesis statement. The first 5-7 pages of the paper should describe the organization and/or dilemma in detail, with an emphasis on analyzing the nature of the ethical dilemma, using both course-related material and outside resources. For example, outside resources should include additional readings related to an ethical theory and/or perspective that you are using in your paper. As you write the paper, keep in mind that there should be a “hook” that compels the interest of the reader, and enough information to set the context (Who? What? Where? Why? How?). The last 3-5 pages should focus on possible solutions (or resolutions) to the problem or situation. As you offer possible solutions, be sure to provide a thorough and well-supported rationale for your arguments. Ethical Perspective: lens an individual uses to view a problem; each person has one whether they realize it or not 5 Types of Ethical Perspectives 1. Duty – individuals have an obligation to the collective (others). Golden Rule; treat others the way you want to be treated Ex. Doctors helping others 2. Rights – individuals have inherent, natural given rights that need to be preserved & society has an obligation to maintain them 3. Utility – is consequential as it focuses on the outcomes. Ask yourself one question: Does it produce the most good for the most number of people? 4. Virtue – we are all born with inherent potential and its the collectives obligation to help us flourish 5. Relationships strong relationships strengthen one’s ethical behavior through effective communication A right/right dilemmas are the hardest ones as both options can be valuable in their own right 5 Ethical Dilemmas ? Truth v. Loyalty Telling the truth & threaten relationship OR remain loyal ? Justice v. Mercy Hold those accountable OR give them a 2???? chance ? Individual v. Collective Clash of interest; focus on the self OR the collective ? Short-term v. Long-term Which to focus on as an organization? Short-term or Long-term? Ethical Tension is an axis people fall on in their decision-making The 2 Ethical Tensions ? Foundational v. Situational ? Individual v. Community 1. Foundational – – Situational Ethical orientation based on a neutral world that has guidelines providing regular/consistent patterns for behavior regardless of context – Characteristics: predictable, efficient, fair, no room to grow, miss details – – Reality is socially constructed & objective Look for context to cue how to proceed Characteristics: less predictable and efficient, has more perspective 2. Individual v. Collective Is the advancement of the individual good for the community OR for the individual Alignment is when an org is true to its given ethics; talks the talk and walks the walk 5 Ethical Practices 1. Participation ? How committed is the organization and its people to ethical behavior? ? Leaders set the tone & employees do it everyday 2. Courage ? How does the organization and its people do what’s right when it involves risk? ? Have skills to identify, assess, and resolve 3. Communication ? How open is their communication? ? Is truthful & reciprocal 4. Transparency ? How transparent is an organization’s structure, policies, and procedures? ? Know/understand them ? Aware of values & goods ? Open to explain decision-making process ? Relevant information is accessible 5. Accountability ? How well does an organization hold each other accountable Purchase answer to see full attachment Explanation & Answer: 8 Pages Tags: ethical justice mercy User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following our company’shonor code & terms of service.