assignments
Instructions
Discussion
This posting should be at least 250 words.
Journal Article Analysis
Each student will select one of the key terms presented in the module and conduct a search of Campbellsville University’s online Library resources to find 1 recent peer-reviewed academic journal article (within the past 3 years) that closely relate to the concept. Your submission must include the following information in the following format:
DEFINITION : a brief definition of the key term followed by the APA reference for the term; this does not count in the word requirement.
SUMMARY : Summarize the article in your own words- this should be in the 150-200 word range. Be sure to note the article's author, note their credentials and why we should put any weight behind his/her opinions, research or findings regarding the key term.
DISCUSSION : Using 300-350 words, write a brief discussion, in your own words of how the article relates to the selected chapter Key Term. A discussion is not rehashing what was already stated in the article, but the opportunity for you to add value by sharing your experiences, thoughts and opinions. This is the most important part of the assignment.
REFERENCES : All references must be listed at the bottom of the submission--in APA format.
Be sure to use the headers in your submission to ensure that all aspects of the assignment are completed as required.
Case Studies
2 pages minimum
8 Discussions – 8x$5 = $40
8 Case Studies – 8x$4 = $32
Week 1
Discussion Forum 1
How would you describe the schools of ethical thought?
Case Study 1
Read The CEO of Starbucks and the Practice of Ethical Leadership and complete the questions at the end of the case study.
Journal Article Analysis 1
Pick one of the following terms for your research: Morals, principles, values, corporate social responsibility, or ethical culture.
Week 2
Discussion Forum 2
Discuss why Goldman Sachs was a disciple of Albert Carr's theory of "business is a poker game and we are all bluffing."
Case Study 2
Read Google's Handling of the "Echo Chamber Manifesto" and complete the questions at the end of the case study.
https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/business-ethics/resources/googles-handling-of-the-echo-chamber-manifesto/
Journal Article Analysis 2
Pick one of the following terms for your research: Stakeholder, corporate citizenship, reputation, corporate governance, or executive compensation.
Week 3
Discussion Forum 3
Using the MLB steroids case as an example, explain how unethical choices by some players harms players who comply with the rules.
Case Study 3
Read Wells Fargo Banking Scandal and complete the questions at the end of the case study.
Journal Article Analysis 3
Pick one of the following terms for your research: Integrity, ethical dilemma, conflict of interest, bribery, or fraud.
Week 4
Discussion Forum 4
How would you describe that factors that determine the tone at the top?
Case Study 4
Read Raiding Customer Assets at MF Global and complete the questions at the end of the case study.
Journal Article Analysis 4
Pick one of the following terms for your research: Strategic philanthropy, locus of control, ethical culture, ethical awareness, or normative approach.
Week 5
Discussion Forum 5
How would you explain the correlation between the amount of corruption in a country and economic development?
Case Study 5
Read Aggressive Sales Quotas or Unfair Business Practice? and complete the questions at the end of the case study.
Journal Article Analysis 5
Pick one of the following terms for your research: Moral philosophy, justice, white-collar crime, differential association, or power.
Week 6
Discussion Forum 6
Discuss the risks of avoiding confrontation of a problem employee.
Case Study 6
Read The Case of Plant Relocation and complete the questions at the end of the case study.
Journal Article Analysis 6
Pick one of the following terms for your research: Whistle-blowing, motivation, decentralization, group norms, or needs.
Week 7
Discussion Forum 7
Stanford University medical researchers conducted a study on the correlation between the use of fertility drugs and ovarian cancer. Their study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, concludes that the use of the fertility drugs, Pergonal and Serophene, may increase the risk of ovarian cancer by three times. The lead author of the studies, Professor Alice Whittemore, stated, "Our finding in regard to fertility drugs is by no means certain. It is based on very small numbers and is really very tenuous."
FDA Commissioner David Kessler would like the infertility drug manufacturers to disclose the study findings and offer a warning on the drug packages. He notes, "Even though the epidemiology study is still preliminary, women have a right to know what is known. We're not looking to make more of this than there is."
If you were a manufacturer of one of the drugs, would you voluntarily disclose the study information?
Case Study 7
Read Leaked Movie Trailer and a Confidentiality Agreement and complete the questions at the end of the case study
Journal Article Analysis 7
Pick one of the following terms for your research: Compliance, codes of ethics, ethics officers, formal controls, or ethics audit.
Week 8
Discussion Forum 8
Explain the impact of private equity firm acquisition of manufacturing and retail firms.
Case Study 8
Read Deceitful Spammer or Marketing Genius? and complete the questions at the end of the case study.
Journal Article Analysis 8
Pick one of the following terms for your research: Balanced scorecard, ethical leadership, emotional intelligence, sustainability, or authentic leadership.