ETHICAL ISSUES ESSAY
ETHICAL ISSUES IN BUSINESS ESSAY RUBRIC
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PROFESSIONAL CODE(S) OF ETHICS Student can articulate the primary tenets of the profession’s code of ethical conduct.
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Student is familiar with code(s) of ethics and standard(s) of professional practice within the discipline.
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Student can state the application of the code of ethics in the practice of the profession.
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Student is familiar with the UNTD Honor Code. 0 1 2 ANALYSIS
Student is able to recognize an ethical dilemma or issue within his profession.
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Student can identify stakeholders in an ethical dilemma/issue and can demonstrate awareness of differing perspectives of those stakeholders.
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Student is able to recognize and analyze ethical dimensions/complexities of a dilemma.
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Student is able to identify alternative courses of action/solutions regarding an ethical dilemma.
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Student is able to evaluate both immediate and long-term risks/consequences of alternative courses of action.
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Student is able to identify the law(s) relevant to an ethical dilemma and understands what is necessary to comply with the law(s).
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Student can formulate practices or policies to try to prevent recurrence of dilemma or issue.
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Student can demonstrate understanding of the need for checks and balances in the organization (e.g., internal controls, disclosure requirements).
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COMMUNICATION Student is able to identify organizational mechanisms for reporting unethical activities/behavior.
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Student can state his/her rights and options in regard to reporting unethical activities/behaviors.
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OVERALL ASSESSMENT Overall, the student: 0 1 2