Ethics 101 Module 4

Module 4 - Case

Organizational Ethics and CSR

Assignment Overview

A Critique of Lockheed Martin

In this assignment you will be asked to review Chapter 4, the final chapter of Terris’ book, and to

spend some time applying your critical thinking skills in evaluating Lockheed Martin’s efforts.

Case Assignment

1. What do you think about the notion presented by Terris that Lockheed's ethics program does little to prevent ethical breaches at the highest level of the organization?

2. Are the efforts put forth—such as making sure higher level executives participate in training—enough to help executives navigate what Terris calls the 'ethical minefield'

faced by leadership in such an organization?

3. What are some things that could be done to address the issue related to ethics at higher executive levels of the organization?

4. Terris points out that the company's program is overly focused on individuals and that it doesn't really address group dynamics that can impact ethical situations. For instance,

there can be a tendency for groups to ‘go with the flow’ of the group decision making

process and overlook ethical issues in the process. What would you recommend that

Lockheed Martin do to address this situation?

(Hint: reviewing p. 128 and the following pages – before section headed “Personal

Responsibility, Collective Innocence” - of the text might be helpful).

Assignment Expectations

Write a 4- to 5-page paper, not including title page or references page addressing the issue and

upload it by the end of this module.

Your paper should be double-spaced and in 12-point type size.

Your paper should have a separate cover page and a separate reference page. Make sure you cite

your sources.

Use APA style, and proofread your paper.

Upload your paper by the end of the module.