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3006IBA-WORKSHOP CASE STUDY REPORT

Logan and Online Campuses

1. ETHICAL DILEMMA

In this section, outline the ethical dilemma you will be discussing. TIP: You should pick two case studies with the same ethical dilemma. E.g. Dilemmas related to globalisation by companies such as McDonald’s and Walmart. Briefly outline why the ethical dilemma exists.

2.1. CASE STUDY A: ( Please insert the title of the case study here )

Identify the ethical issues for the key stakeholders in case study A. You will need to identify two stakeholders for full marks as there are at least two sides to an ethical dilemma. Remember the organisation itself is not a stakeholder. Clearly specify the key internal or external stakeholders you think are involved in the ethical dilemma outlined above and then apply a relevant ethical theory from the perspective of ONE stakeholder. Make sure you apply the theory fully and in detail. E.g. if you are using utilitarianism you must specify whether you mean act or rule utilitarianism.

Warning: Do not just copy and paste what you put in your case study submissions.

2.2. CASE STUDY B: ( Please insert the title of the case study here )

Same as above in 2.1. TIP: you will need to draw out the similarities and differences between the cases in the next section so pick a case with similar stakeholders and the same ethical dilemma to compare in this section. E.g. shareholders and customers.

3. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS (This should be the largest section - at least 700 words)

Compare and contrast the ethical position taken by the key stakeholder identified above in each case and suggest solutions that would lead to the best outcome (of the ethical dilemma) from the perspective of that stakeholder. E.g. McDonald’s may or may not modify their products for Asia whereas Walmart has shifted away from its buy American program. Note: in this example globalisation is still the ethical dilemma and I would discuss this from the customers’ perspectives. Provide a substantial rationale for why the stakeholder should utilise the relevant ethical theory in their decision making and identify the factors that may play, or have played, a part in the decision-making.

This is not a research assignment so you don’t need to provide references. However, if you copy material from another author instead of writing your own analysis you must include the appropriate references. The focus should be on applying what you have learnt so far far about ethical decision making and ethical theories to a comparison of two case studies. Very low marks will be given for unsubstantiated opinions so make sure you back up your rationale with key facts from the cases.

Total word count for the Workshop Case Study Report is 1500 words maximum.

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