Business Ethics

Mary works at Acme, Inc.  The company is heavily regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and it has an audit scheduled for next week.  Mary’s boss approached her and requested that she not tell anyone about the recent toxic waste spill that happened on the company’s property.   She later witnessed her boss destroying key documents that were recently requested by the EPA.  Mary approaches her boss to tell him she is uncomfortable with the situation.  Her boss tells her that he will fire her if she brings it up again.   

In 1500 – 2100 words, discuss how the concepts of employment at will, whistle blowing and ethical frameworks (ethical perspectives,  i.e. free market ethics, utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics or ethic of care. ) apply in this scenario. Use at least four credible sources, one of which is the assigned textbook in this class. Your response must includefour credible/quality references.  Only 10% or less of paper quotes or reference.  4 total references minimum