In the Module 4 Case, you will be applying duty ethics to the
Mattel case.
Required Reading
Sethi, S., Veral, E., Shapiro, H., & Emelianova, O. (2011).
Mattel, Inc.: Global manufacturing principles (GMP) – A life-cycle analysis of
a company-based code of conduct in the toy industry. Journal of Business Ethics, 99(4), 483-517. Retrieved
from ProQuest.
Case
Assignment
In a well-written, 4-
to 5-page paper (not including cover and reference pages),
apply Duty Ethics to the Mattel case study.
1.
Briefly (1-2 paragraphs)
describe what is meant by duty ethics.
2.
Choose two ethical issues
raised by the Mattel case (e.g., Mattel’s treatment of company employees would
be a good choice of ethical issues).
3.
Apply duty ethics to your two
Step 2 choices. How does use of duty ethics as a lens inform the ethical nature
of your two choices? Remember that duty ethics concerns duty and rights, so be sure
to address both in your written analysis.
4.
Be sure to include at least two
sources from the library to support your
discussion and analysis.
5.
Be sure that you properly cite
your sources using proper APA style, and use proper in-text citations.
6.
Follow the guidelines inThe
Student Guide to Writing a High Quality Academic Paper
7.
You are expected to demonstrate
evidence of critical
thinking – as defined in the Module 2 background materials and
the grading rubric.
