Final Paper – Analysis of Personal and Organizational Ethics and Values between

Scenario:
You are an ethnographic researcher writing an
article for a popular organizational behavior research journal. Your
purpose is to identify key problems related to business ethics in a
Not-for-Profit and For- Profit organization. In this potential article
please complete the following activities:

1. Outline the company profile of the not for profit
   company you chose to analyze (consult the week #2 journal for the
   information you should include).  Explain the ethical dilemma that it
   faced or is currently facing.  Analyze the way that it responded to this
   ethical dilemma and outline the legal, social, or political outcomes
   that emerged after the actions were taken..
2. Outline the company profile of the for profit
   company you chose to analyze (consult the week #2 journal for the
   information you should include).  Explain the ethical dilemma that it
   faced or is currently facing.  Analyze the way that it responded to this
   ethical dilemma and outline the legal, social, or political outcomes
   that emerged after the actions were taken.
3. In part three of your paper, please provide your
   personal reflections on the ethical actions that were taken in relation
   to the problem.  Evaluate those actions from your own ethical
   standpoint.  Use these questions to inspire your analysis: Did the
   company respond in a morally responsible way?  Did the company respond
   in a morally irresponsible way?  Did the company create the ethical
   dilemma or was the dilemma the outcome of an unforeseen force?  Could
   the company have done more?  Who was responsible for the problem and how
   could it have been prevented?
   • Remember that when you analyze something you
     should present logical reasoning and factual evidence to support your
     position.  Do not merely answer these questions using simplistic yes and
     no answers.  Instead, you should always support your position with
     logical argumentation and evidence that explains why you believe what
     you believe.
4. In part 4 of your paper please create a critique
   of the actions of these companies based on two of the philosophical
   theories that you studied earlier in the course (deontology,
   utilitarianism, egoism, virtue ethics, moral relativism).  Determine
   which moral theory the company appears to be abiding by in relation to
   this issue.  Explain the attributes of the decision that make you
   believe that this is the ethical perspective of the company.  If you
   agree with the ethical theory of the company, explain why this is the
   best ethical position on the issue.  If you do not, explain which
   ethical position would be better to utilize in this situation and why
   you believe that this position is better. Here are some sample questions
   to guide your thinking:
   • Which ethical theory did the company use in making its decision?  Was it the best?  Why or why not?
   • Which ethical theory should the company have used?  Why?
   • What is the ideal relationship between bad or suffering and profit?
   • What does it mean to run an ethical business?
   • What is the best way for a company to
     maintain its competitive edge and contribute to overall good or
     happiness in relation to its workers and customers?

Logistics and Length Requirements

Your
paper needs to be 10 double-spaced pages, not counting the cover page
and the reference list.  You papers should abide by APA requirements.
You must use at least ten scholarly sources, six of which can be found
in the Ashford Online Library. For information regarding APA, including
samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center within the
Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar. Here is a
breakdown of the page length requirements you should abide by as you
complete this project.

Part 1: 3 pages
Part 2: 3 pages
Part 3: 2 pages (one for each company)
Part 4: 2 pages (one for each company)

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

• Must be at least ten double-spaced pages in
  length (not including title page and reference list), and formatted
  according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least ten scholarly resources, including a minimum of six from the Ashford Online Library.
• Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.   

Carefully review the Grading Rubric  for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.