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UNIT 3 Unit 3 Ethical Reasoning: Theory And Practice INTRODUCTION In Units 1 and 2, you analyzed the trends that have made ethics a key issue in the business world, and you tried some approaches to analyzing ethical dilemmas. This unit introduces you to the theories behind the issues and challenges you to assess your reasoning within prevailing theories. The unit reading describes the differences in preferred modes of operating, but the learning for you is most rewarding if you take the time to assess your previous ethical decisions and reassess whether you would have acted differently given a second opportunity. In Unit 5, you will be asked to use one of the models discussed in this unit to make a decision regarding the ethical issue you chose for your final project, due in Unit 10. This unit is a first step in familiarizing yourself with these models and using them.

OBJECTIVES To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:

Describe the reasoning process behind an ethical decision.1. Describe ethical decision-making principles and actions.2. Describe cultural and environmental influences on ethical decision making.3. Evaluate a personal decision based on ethical decision-making principles.4. Evaluate various belief systems.5.

[u03s1] Unit 3 Study 1 Studies Readings Use your Business Ethics e-book to review Chapter 2, "Ethical Principles, Quick Tests, and Decision- Making Guidelines," pages 53–109. As you read this chapter, focus on the ethical dilemmas, decision criteria, moral creativity, and ethical reasoning. Note: Pay particular attention to the various models and rationales used to make decisions on ethical dilemmas. Start to work on finding one or developing one that suits you. This is important because the most crucial thing you can learn from this course is how to identify, analyze, and resolve ethical dilemmas. In addition, you are asked to evaluate different decision-making models and to use them to analyze dilemmas throughout the rest of the course, particularly in the Unit 5 project component and for the final project in Unit 10.

[u03a1] Unit 3 Assignment 1 Ethical Motives With this assignment, please direct your attention again to personal-level (not company-wide) ethical choices in the workplace. Motives are a key consideration in

Resources Ethical Motives Scoring Guide.

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ethical decision making. On page 81 in Chapter 2 of your course text, the author offers a four-step approach to analyzing your own ethical motives in a specific situation. In this assignment, apply this four-step process as a tool to determine your own motives. Applying this knowledge is a good first step toward building the skills necessary to complete this same type of process when analyzing your motives at work or your organization's motives in ethical decision making, designing social responsibility programs, and formulating organizational policy. Support your choices with cited concepts from course readings and reliable professional sources. Review the Ethical Motives Scoring Guide to understand the grading criteria for this assignment. Submission Requirements Your paper should meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Length of paper: 500–700 words, or 2–3 typed, double-spaced pages. Font and Font Size: Arial, 10 point.

Once complete, submit your paper in the assignment area.

[u03d1] Unit 3 Discussion 1 One Belief System, Many Situations Look at Figure 2.1 on page 56 of your text, which compares the different belief systems as principles in making ethical decisions. In your post, answer the following:

Can one belief system fit all situations? Explain why or why not. If you had to choose one system to live by for all situations, where and when would it fail you?

Be clear on which of the five systems you are referencing, and provide a specific example to validate your post. Refer to the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide for posting expectations. Response Guidelines Read and respond to the post of at least one other learner. In your response, state and explain your alternative view to that of your peer.

[u03d2] Unit 3 Discussion 2 Aaron Feuerstein Case Study Figure 1.3 on pages 19–20 of your text describes the actions of Aaron Feuerstein after his company,

APA Style and Format. Capella Online Writing Center. Smarthinking. Business Ethics.

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Malden Mills, burned down on December 11, 1995. Some might say his initial response to employees was an emotional reaction and not prudent. Others may say he was an inspired leader with uncompromising moral integrity. In your post, answer the following:

Do you think Feuerstein was a noble leader or very risky decision maker who got lucky, based on what you have learned about ethics, decision making, and analyzing stakeholders and issues? Be sure to research what happened to Malden Mills since 1995, and consider the position of all stakeholders in your analysis. Do you see any CEOs today who are prepared to do the same thing if faced with a similar crisis? If you do not see anyone in today's business world modeling Feuerstein, state why.

Refer to the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide for posting expectations. Response Guidelines Read and respond to the post of at least one other learner. In your response, explain your point of view as it relates to the learner's conclusion. Explain your response.

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Bus 4801: Unit 1 Myths And Realities Of Business Ethics

INTRODUCTION

Ethics and Enterprise

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The word ethics usually evokes a strong emotional reaction or opinion from most business students, particularly as it has moved to center stage in the business curriculum. Respecting all these responses is a key piece of learning throughout this course, especially as you approach the initial activities. Having a keen eye and observing your reactions as well as others' in a nonjudgmental manner serves you best as you pursue the objectives of this course.

In this unit, you will begin to define the stakeholders, issues, and current perceptions surrounding business ethics. You are confronted with your beliefs as a comparative challenge to how different organizations have approached ethics and why some may have attained best rankings by those who categorize the corporate leaders and ethical practices.

Central to the approach for studying business ethics in this unit is realizing that it is a gray area and that as conditions, environments, people, and organizations change, their behaviors and the regulations that attempt to build standards for a fair-playing field in the world of business also change.

You are strongly encouraged to question the material presented in this course and participate vigorously in the discussions. It is through these questions and pursuits that we learn the multitude of gray areas that make up business ethics. As you uncover these hard-to-define zones, your perceptions and skills for analyzing the best solutions to ethical dilemmas increase.

Do not rush the unit readings. Take the suggested theories and myths to your inner circle of business associates, and test the relevance of these theories and myths in your work environment or with your family and social environments. Reflecting on those discussions is excellent preparation for the unit assignments and discussions as you begin to define business ethics and structure a framework for its relevance to your professional careers.

OBJECTIVES

To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:

1. Describe internal and external influences on individual ethical decision making.

2. Explain how ethical myths affect current ethical decision making.

3. Assess the impact of individual ethical behavior within a corporation.

4. Explain ways to observe moral and ethical maturity.

5. Identify major influences that have made the biggest changes within business ethics.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

[u01s1] Unit 1 Study 1

Studies

Readings

Use your  Business Ethics  e-book to complete the following: Attached by Chapters 1-5

. Read Chapter 1, "Business Ethics, the Changing Environment, and Stakeholder Management," pages 1–47. This chapter examines what business ethics is, the myths about business ethics, and how business ethics affect the changing environment.

. Read Chapter 2, "Ethical Principles, Quick Tests, and Decision-Making Guidelines," pages 53–109. As you read this chapter, focus on the ethical dilemmas, decision criteria, moral creativity, and ethical reasoning.

[u01a1] Unit 1 Assignment 1

Personal Ethical Views Essay

Resources All Attached

.   Personal Ethical Views Essay Scoring Guide .

.   Business Ethics . See attached chapters 1-2 of textbook

In this assignment, you will explore where you currently stand on ethics and write a paper based on a self-assessment.

Assignment Preparation

To prepare for your paper, complete the following:

. Review page 21 in Chapter 1 of your Business Ethics text, which offers a quick test of your ethical beliefs. Complete the 10 questions and score yourself according to the instructions in the text.

. Review Section 1.4, "Five Myths About Business Ethics" on page 22 of your text. Take a minute to consider how, if at all, any of these myths are reflected in your current belief system.

. Reflect on this self-assessment and, if possible, discuss it with a professional associate or someone who knows you in your work environment, current or past. Consider in this discussion whether your ethical beliefs are well known to others you work with. If they are known, how do they manifest themselves?

Assignment Instructions I need this by 4/17/2016 5p.m.

Using best practices for academic writing, prepare a personal statement of your current thinking about and understanding of business ethics. In this essay, please be sure to:

. Summarize the quick-test results (from Chapter 1, page 21) and your own analysis of the validity of these results. Describe what seems valuable about the quick test, and what (if anything) you think might not be accurate.

. Apply one or more of the five business ethics myths described in your text to your own ethical perspective. The author of the text believes many people are victims of these myths. How might one or more of these myths affect you—or how might they not be accurate? Include a rationale for your answer.

. Describe some of the biggest internal and external influences on your decision making in moments when you need to act ethically.

. Discuss the parameters of business ethics as described in your text. In other words, according to your Business Ethics text, why is it absolutely necessary that all employees use careful ethical reasoning? Hint: Be sure to look at the section that presents the three reasons why we need ethical reasoning in the workplace.

. Evaluate the need for ethical behavior in our workplaces. What do you think should count as ethical workplace behavior, and what should be called unethical?

. Conclude your essay with a paragraph that summarizes your view of studying business ethics and its potential value for all business professionals. What are some of the biggest ethical challenges? Also, looking into your own professional career, explain what your challenges are and how solid your belief is related to what is considered ethical or not ethical, based on what you know thus far. Include three objectives for what you want to get out of this course.

Review the Personal Ethical Views Essay Scoring Guide to understand the grading criteria for this assignment.

Support your choices with cited concepts from reliable professional sources.

Submission Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

. Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.

. APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.

. Length of paper: 750–1,250 words, or 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages.

. Font and Font Size: Arial, 10 point.

Please 3 pages

[u01d1] Unit 1 Discussion 1

Can You Observe Moral Maturity? Due 4/14/2016 5p.m.

Resources

.   Discussion Participation Scoring Guide . Attached

.   Business Ethics See attached chapters 1-2 of textbook

On page 76 in Chapter 2 of your text, the author presents Kohlberg's three levels of moral development and the findings of a study of corporate managers. Several conclusions are offered in this study.

Based on your experience in business, answer the following:

. Do you believe Kohlberg's trends and findings are credible? State whether you agree or disagree, and why.

. Where do you think the moral barometer would hover in most large corporations in United States today? Level 1, 2, or 3? Stages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6?

Defend your answers in your initial post. It is recommended to post relatively early in the unit to allow time for peer responses. Refer to the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide for posting expectations. Unless otherwise stated, this will be the expectation for all discussions within this course.

Response Guidelines

Respond to the post of at least one other learner. In your response, either add an example that supports the learner's position or an example that could be considered an exception. Defend your response.

[u01d2] Unit 1 Discussion 2

Stakeholders, Issues, and Organization Goals Due 4/14/2016 5p.m.

Resources

.   Discussion Participation Scoring Guide . Attached

In this unit, you are learning about business ethics through the view of stakeholders. You examine how they manage issues in their environments.

Based on your experience, which dimension do you think has influenced the biggest changes in business ethics over the last decade? Has it been:

. Individually unethical persons?

. More complex situations without sufficient guidelines?

. Inadequate laws?

. Unreasonable organizational goals?

Offer your opinion and substantiate it with at least one example. Cite at least one reference you believe provides evidence that the factor you chose has most influenced our current standards.

Refer to the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide for posting expectations.

Response Guidelines

Respond to the post of at least one other learner. In your response, explain your point of view as it relates to the learner's analyses. Be specific in your response.