Differentiate between matters of law and matters of ethics
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Competency
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:
Differen�ate between ma�ers of law and ma�ers of ethics in business situa�ons
Scenario
A few years ago Clare Applewood started a small outdoor equipment business called Mountain Top View. The company is a sole proprietorship. The company began as a single
storefront and has grown rapidly to include online ordering through the company website. The company’s website includes the statement, “We are commi�ed to keeping customer
informa�on secure and protected.” Clare also uses social media sites to market the company.
Carlos Rodriguez has worked for the company since the beginning. He oversees both store and online opera�ons. Clare and Carlos make most decisions together.
Steve, the company’s Informa�on Technology lead, discovered that the company database of customer informa�on was hacked. Customer names, addresses, and phone numbers were
accessed for only those customers who placed online orders in the first quarter of the year. Steve was able to correct the code that allowed the hack and is confident that the database
is now secure.
When Carlos overhears Steve talking about the database fix in the store break room, he ques�ons Steve about why he did not bring the breach to anyone’s a�en�on. Steve explains
that because he was able to quickly correct the code that led to the breach, and because only address and phone number informa�on for a handful of customers was accessed, he
didn’t think it was necessary to say anything.
Clare asks Carlos to evaluate whether the company has an ethical and/or legal obliga�on to report the breach to their customers and to recommend a course of ac�on. She also asks
Carlos to select an ethical test or framework that all employees can use in the future to help guide their decisions.
Direc�ons
Report
Evaluate whether the company has an ethical and/or legal obliga�on to report the breach to its customers. Your evalua�on should be framed as a report for the owner, Clare, that
includes the following sec�ons and informa�on. Cite your sources using APA style.
1. Introduc�on
A. Include a defini�on of ethics and explana�on of how ethics compares to law.
B. Provide an explana�on of corporate social responsibility and how it relates to ethical business prac�ces.
2. Analysis
A. Provide a summary of the ethical and/or legal issues involved in this situa�on.
B. Briefly describe the relevant stakeholders, the key facts, and the poten�al implica�ons or impact of the situa�on.
3. Recommenda�on
A. Provide your recommenda�on for a course of ac�on supported by relevant resources, such as specific laws and commonly accepted ethical prac�ces.
B. Explain the reasoning behind your recommenda�on and use reliable sources, such as the textbook and other course resources, to support your posi�on.
4. Conclusion: Describe how advances in technology in today’s business world have both legal and ethical implica�ons.
Ethical Test or Framework
Select a test or framework for all employees in this company to use. Demonstrate how it can be used when faced with an ethical dilemma. Cite your sources using APA style.
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1. Test or framework
A. Select a text or framework op�on from among those described in the textbook.
B. Name the op�on you selected and describe the test or framework, including its advantages and poten�al shortcomings.
C. Explain why the test or framework that you selected is appropriate for this company; jus�fy your selec�on.
2. Apply the test or framework to the scenario to demonstrate how Steve could have used it to guide his decision making and ac�ons.
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit the following:
Report
Your submission should be a 3- to 5-page Word document with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA
style.
Ethical Test or Framework
Your submission should be a 1- to 2-page Word document with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA
style.
Project Two Rubric
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Introduc�on Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
or sophis�cated manner
Accurately defines ethics and
its comparison to law;
includes an explana�on of
social corporate responsibility
and how it relates to ethical
business prac�ces
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
accuracy in content, scope of
content, and greater insight
about the rela�onships among
ethics, law, and corporate
social responsibility
Does not a�empt criterion 15
Analysis Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
or sophis�cated manner
Provides a complete and
accurate summary of the
ethical and/or legal issues,
relevant stakeholders, key
facts, and poten�al
implica�ons or impact of the
situa�on
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
accuracy in content, scope of
content, and greater insights
into the ethical and legal
implica�ons
Does not a�empt criterion 15
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Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Recommenda�on Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
or sophis�cated manner
Includes a viable
recommended course of
ac�on that is supported by
relevant resources
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
jus�fica�on for the
recommended course of
ac�on, supported by specific
laws and accepted ethical
prac�ces
Does not a�empt criterion 15
Conclusion Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
or sophis�cated manner
Includes a clear descrip�on of
how advances in technology
have both legal and ethical
implica�ons for businesses
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
greater insights into the legal
and ethical implica�ons of
advancing technology in
business
Does not a�empt criterion 15
Test or Framework Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
or sophis�cated manner
Provides a logical jus�fica�on
for the selec�on of a test or
framework and includes an
accurate descrip�on of that
selec�on
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
jus�fica�on for the test or
framework selec�on and
greater insights into the
descrip�on of the test or
framework advantages and
poten�al shortcomings in
rela�on to the scenario
Does not a�empt criterion 15
Applica�on of Ethical Test
or Framework
Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
or sophis�cated manner
Clearly demonstrates how
text or framework could have
been used in the scenario to
guide decision making and
ac�ons
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
greater insights into the use of
the test or framework in the
scenario situa�on
Does not a�empt criterion 15
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Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Ar�cula�on of Response Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
or sophis�cated manner
Clearly conveys meaning with
correct grammar, sentence
structure, and spelling,
demonstra�ng an
understanding of audience
and purpose
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors in
grammar, sentence structure,
and spelling, nega�vely
impac�ng readability
Submission has cri�cal errors
in grammar, sentence
structure, and spelling,
preven�ng understanding of
ideas
5
Cita�ons and A�ribu�ons Uses cita�ons for ideas
requiring a�ribu�on, with few
or no minor errors
Uses cita�ons for ideas
requiring a�ribu�on, with
consistent minor errors
Uses cita�ons for ideas
requiring a�ribu�on, with
major errors
Does not use cita�ons for
ideas requiring a�ribu�on
5
Total: 100%