PHI 445 week 5 assignment

Ashford 6: - Week 5 - Final Paper

Final Paper - Analysis of Personal and Organizational Ethics and Values between For-Profit and Not-for-Profit Organizations
 

Scenario:
You are an ethnographic researcher writing an article for a popular organizational behavior research journal. Your purpose is to identify key problems related to business ethics in a Not-for-Profit and For- Profit organization. In this potential article please complete the following activities:

1. Outline the company profile of      the not for profit company you chose to analyze (consult the week #2      journal for the information you should include).  Explain the ethical      dilemma that it faced or is currently facing.  Analyze the way that      it responded to this ethical dilemma and outline the legal, social, or      political outcomes that emerged after the actions were taken.. 
2. Outline the company profile of      the for profit company you chose to analyze (consult the week #2 journal      for the information you should include).  Explain the ethical dilemma      that it faced or is currently facing.  Analyze the way that it      responded to this ethical dilemma and outline the legal, social, or      political outcomes that emerged after the actions were taken. 
3. In part three of your paper,      please provide your personal reflections on the ethical actions that were      taken in relation to the problem.  Evaluate those actions from your      own ethical standpoint.  Use these questions to inspire your      analysis: Did the company respond in a morally responsible way?  Did      the company respond in a morally irresponsible way?  Did the company      create the ethical dilemma or was the dilemma the outcome of an unforeseen      force?  Could the company have done more?  Who was responsible      for the problem and how could it have been prevented? 
   • Remember that when you analyze       something you should present logical reasoning and factual evidence to       support your position.  Do not merely answer these questions using       simplistic yes and no answers.  Instead, you should always support       your position with logical argumentation and evidence that explains why       you believe what you believe. 
4. In part 4 of your paper please      create a critique of the actions of these companies based on two of the      philosophical theories that you studied earlier in the course (deontology,      utilitarianism, egoism, virtue ethics, moral relativism).  Determine      which moral theory the company appears to be abiding by in relation to      this issue.  Explain the attributes of the decision that make you      believe that this is the ethical perspective of the company.  If you      agree with the ethical theory of the company, explain why this is the best      ethical position on the issue.  If you do not, explain which ethical      position would be better to utilize in this situation and why you believe      that this position is better. Here are some sample questions to guide your      thinking: 
   • Which ethical theory did the       company use in making its decision?  Was it the best?  Why or       why not? 
   • Which ethical theory should       the company have used?  Why? 
   • What is the ideal relationship       between bad or suffering and profit? 
   • What does it mean to run an       ethical business? 
   • What is the best way for a       company to maintain its competitive edge and contribute to overall good       or happiness in relation to its workers and customers? 

Logistics and Length Requirements

Your paper needs to be 10 double-spaced pages, not counting the cover page and the reference list.  You papers should abide by APA requirements. You must use at least ten scholarly sources, six of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar. Here is a breakdown of the page length requirements you should abide by as you complete this project.

Part 1: 3 pages
Part 2: 3 pages
Part 3: 2 pages (one for each company)
Part 4: 2 pages (one for each company) 

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

• Must be at least ten      double-spaced pages in length (not including title page and reference      list), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford      Writing Center. 
• Must include a title page with      the following: 
  • Title of paper 
  • Student’s name 
  • Course name and number 
  • Instructor’s name 
  • Date submitted 
• Must begin with an introductory      paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 
• Must address the topic of the      paper with critical thought. 
• Must end with a conclusion that      reaffirms your thesis. 
• Must use at least ten scholarly      resources, including a minimum of six from the Ashford Online Library. 
• Must document all sources in      APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 
• Must include a separate      reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the      Ashford Writing Center.    

Carefully review the  Grading Rubric  for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.