Business Ethics Research Paper

In this two-phased final assignment, students will select a topic from the Unique Ethical Issues from weeks 3, 5, and 7, research the topic and discuss the ethical dilemma in detail.

Phase 1: Due April 12

In week 4, students will submit to the Assignment Folder a brief one page paper that identifies the unique ethical issue, the ethical dilemma and the traditional theories that will be used to suggest potential resolution of the dilemmas.

Phase 2: Due May 10

Required Elements of Final Project:

         Using the information from Phase 1, students will thoroughly research the topic and define the ethical concerns in detail.

         Using two of the traditional theories from week 2 (Kantian approach, Teleological, Consequentialist, Deontological, Relativism/subjectivism and Virtue based), suggest potential resolutions to the dilemma(s)

         In the discussion of the resolution, include the impact that ethical relativism and globalization may have upon the suggested dilemma resolution.

         Select the best resolution and explain in detail why.

Required Formatting of Final Project:

· This paper should be double-spaced, 12-point font, and six to eight pages in length excluding the title page and reference page;

· Title page;

· Introductory paragraph and a summary paragraph;

· Use headings to demarcate your discussion;

· Write in the third person;

· Use APA formatting for in-text citations and a reference page.  You are expected to paraphrase and not use quotes. Deductions will be taken when quotes are used and found to be unnecessary;

· Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

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