Week 4 and worth 175 points
In the land of free trade, the public does not view all
industries as equal. Do you believe that is ethical? Do you believe that some
industries are unfairly targeted? Should it be consumers’ choice to partake in
products that are not healthy for them, or do those companies have an ethical
obligation to protect people? In this assignment, you will choose one (1)
industry to write about. Possible industries to research could be tobacco,
soda, alcohol, casinos, or candy companies, just to name a few.
Write a one and a half to two (1½ – 2) page paper in which
you:
Become an advocate for either the consumer or the industry.
Prepare an argument explaining the major reasons why you support either the
consumer or the industry.
Explain the role capitalism plays in corporate decision
making.
Discuss if you believe it is possible for a company to cater
to both its best interest and that of the consumer conjointly or if one always
has to prevail. Justify your response.
Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and
similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting
requirements:
Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment,
your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover
page is not included in the required page length.
Include a reference page. Citations and references must
follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page
length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
• Determine
the considerations for and process of ethical business decision making to
balance corporate and social responsibilities, and address moral, economic, and
legal concerns.
• Analyze
selected business situations using the predominant ethical theories, such as
utilitarian, Kantian, and virtue ethics to guide ethical business decision
making.
• Use
technology and information resources to research issues in business ethics.
• Write
clearly and concisely about business ethics using proper writing mechanics.
