Ethics Application Exercise

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A. Identify the Ethical Problem - Explain whether you have an ethical problem using the Categories of Ethical Dilemmas presented in the course material. Which category or categories does the problem fall into? [Grading note, if more than one category is applicable and you fail to recognize it, then you will not receive full credit.]

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B. Apply the Steps for analyzing Ethical Dilemmas

Step 1: Gather facts. Include a summary of the case.

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Step 2: List missing info and assumptions. What information would you like to know that you do not have. Think through this. For every problem, information is missing.

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Step 3: List each stakeholder’s interests (concerns) in the dilemma. Explain what each stakeholder’s interests are. [Note: You should analyze at least 6 stakeholders and their interests.]

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Step 4: Generate list of alternatives. Include multiple alternatives. The more thought that you put into this, the better the score. Saying “don’t break the law” or “call a lawyer” is not sufficient analysis.

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Step 5: Evaluate resolutions for cost, legality and impact (apply models). In your analysis of Step 5, you may not use moral relativism, ethical egoism or utilitarianism but use at least two other models (Laura Nash, Blanchard and Peale, Wall Street Journal, or Front Page of the Newspaper). Be thorough. If you only answer one question in a model, this is not thorough.

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Step 6: Recommend and take action.

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Step 7: Make changes to managerial practices to prevent recurrence. This is critical. Use your knowledge from LES and other business courses.

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C. Writing Style, Professionalism, Organization, etc. : Your work will be evaluated in terms of writing style and professionalism including proper grammar, sentence structure, proper citations, etc.

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