Focus of the Final Paper

Tanelle Peppers

Bus 670

Ashford University

9/1/14

Introduction

This section will give a succinct thesis statement that will detail what the final paper seeks to establish. It will recap what has been covered in this class so far and also give an overview of the ethical theories to be applied. In addition, the introduction will highlight reasons why conflicts often arise between ethics and the law.

Description of Business

This section will include a description of the business that will be used as a case study in the final paper. The section will give a clear picture of the industry the business is involved in as well as the level of regulation by the government. Further, the section should also highlight the organization's culture so as the understand the importance given to ethics within the organization.

Description of situation

This section will detail a business situation that presents an ethical and legal dilemma to business managers. It will be important to show that the issue really represents a challenge to businesses because they ought to follow the law but at the same time uphold ethical standards that are in line with the organizational culture or business interests.

Ethical theories

This section will involve a description of the utilitarian theory as well as the deontological ethics theory. While one theory analyzes issues based on the motivation behind actions, the other decides based on the effects of such actions. The business situation will be examined from these points of view and a conclusion reached on whether the best way forward for the organization.

Law

This section will review the same situation from a legal point of view. Contrast will be drawn on the decision reached when reviewing the situation under ethical theories and legal principles.

Conclusion

This section will be a a reaffirmation of the thesis statement.

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