Unit 10
Assignment: Ethics Case
In this
Assignment, you will evaluate Martha Stewart’s case of insider trading and
determine if ethics is an influential factor. You will evaluate both sides and
give your opinion on whether or not the code of ethics was followed; and your
opinion on her conviction and jail sentence.
In this
Assignment, you will be assessed by the following outcomes:
GEL-1.2:
Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original
materials in Standard
English.
GEL-7.4: Evaluate
the reasoning of opposing perspectives on ethical issues.
Assignment
Details:
Martha Stewart
and her Investment Counselor were indicted, convicted, and served jail time for
insider trading.
Go on the
Internet and find a scholarly resource about Martha’s case. Study the case and
answer the following
questions in an
analytical essay.
? Do you think
Martha Stewart and her Investment Counselor acted ethically?
? Do you agree
with the conviction? Explain why or why not.
? Were the codes
of ethics followed?
Assignment
Checklist: ? Write your original response in Standard English using proper APA
formatting; paying special attention to
grammar, style
and mechanics. ? Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing
specific examples of concepts and topics from
question 1, and
specific examples of the impact on you from question 2, and reasons as to
whether or not the code of ethics was followed.
? Ensure that
your viewpoint and purpose are clearly stated. ? Demonstrate logical and
appropriate transitions from one idea to another. ? Your paper should be highly
organized, logical and focused.
? 1-page paper.
? Please pay
close attention to your punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.
? Reference and
cite any information using APA format. Include two scholarly resources.
Directions on Submitting
Your Assignment:
Unit 10
Unit 10
[AB104: Personal
Financial Management]
Unit 10
Assignment: Ethics Case
Content
Points
Possible
Points
Earned
Described the
opposing perspectives on ethical standards. 4
Described
argument for pro or con of conviction. 4
Discussed the
code of ethics and its meaning for
argument. 7
Mechanics
Clearly stated
purpose and viewpoint. 2
Logical
transitions between ideas. 2
Organized and
focused. 2
Correct grammar,
spelling and punctuation. APA 6th ed.
was used and
includes two scholarly sources. 2
1-page minimum. 2
Total 25
