Case Study on Microsoft due Saturday 12/5/15 at 11:59 Pm EST

CASE STUDY DUE DATE: December 5

GUIDELINES:

1. This paper will be based on your research of one (or more) of the Ethical Issues topics listed below within Microsoft.

• Stakeholder Relationships
• Social Responsibility
• Corporate Governance
• Ethical Leadership
• Moral Philosophies and Values
• Ethical Culture & Relationships
• Effective Ethics Program (Implementation & Auditing)
• Globalization of Ethical Decision Making
• (Your choice of approved topic – must be approved by Dr. Broxterman)

1. 6-10 pages of text – this does not include the title page, references, or graphics (standard 8.5” x 11” paper)
2. Must include: Title page**; Abstract Page***; Introduction; Main Body; Summary;  Conclusion; References (bibliography)
3. Bibliography/references page. Minimum number of references: 5 (Books, articles, peer reviewed journals. No Wikipedia)
4. Subject is Microsoft.
5. APA format
6. Double spaced; computer printed
7. Font 12 or smaller (Times New Roman or Arial only) – Exception for Title Page ONLY.
8. 1” margins all around
9. Main subject/topic to be American – however no geographical boundaries on research.
10. The ONLY formats accepted are: .doc, .docx, or .rtf (NO .wps)
11. Clearly reference any factual statements at the end of the paragraphs in which they are stated. (Author and year is sufficient – enough to guide the reader to the bibliography).
12.  Photos; graphics; logos; tables are encouraged but not included in the text pages count.

**Title page to include, at minimum: Title of your work; Your Name; Course number; Course name; name of college; name of professor; date submitted.

***Abstract should be no longer than one page (200 to 300 words is a guideline) and perform the following: Re-establish the topic/reason for analysis or research; Give the problem and/or main objective of the paper (this usually comes first); Indicate the methodology used in your research and analysis; Present the main findings; Present the main conclusions. Basically, tell WHY this paper is important to the reader – and HOW the research was conducted.