PHIL 2060 – Business Ethics Paper #3
Due
Date: May
10th
Format: 5 pages + Works Cited pg double
spaced 1″
margins
12
pt. Times New Roman cite
(Author p#) in-text
Paper #3 Case Study: Complete one 5-page case analysis of an
event /issue in the business world which has presented a
moral dilemma.
(1) For this assignment,
provide a well-researched presentation of a case related to business ethics,
and a thorough discussion and analysis of the moral issues it involves!
(2)Your topic should be a focused
and in depth presentation of specific, real-world case, corporation, product, etc.
(3) Stake out a moral
position relative to the case, and support your view with moral theory and
course concepts.
- You may select the case to be studied
from the textbook or from another source. If you are unsure about your
selection, please see the instructor.
- Your discussion should include a
presentation of opposing perspectives on the moral issue that is presented
by the case.
- Your task will be to argue that one of
these opposing views is morally permissible or obligatory, while the other
is not, or is less desirable.
- Refer to moral principles and theories
along with relevant sections from professional codes of ethics in support
of your view.
- The analysis should include an
explanation of the circumstances surrounding the case, including
discussion of important decisions and why they were made.
◦
Were the decisions
that were made moral or not? Explain
why.
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Go into detail with specifics about companies,
people, places, dates,etc. when appropriate.
- Compare and contrast with secondary cases
which help to either further illustrate the issue or clarify your
argument.
- Use at least THREE high-quality sources
for information about your case. (Do not rely on questionable web
resources.)
- Try to apply concepts and vocabulary from
class as fully and accurately as you can.
Your paper should reflect the knowledge of moral decision-making
you have gained this semester.
Questions to consider:
- Why does this issue
represent an example of injustice? - What is the nature/origin
of the problem? - Why are there competing
attitudes on the issue? What values
are at stake? - What does a moderate view
of the issue look like, taking into account competing values? - What are some possible
solutions? How can they be
achieved? - Which individuals or groups
are most affected by the issue? Who
is not? - Which theorists ideas are
most relevant to this issue?
A successful essay will contain the following elements:
a) clear thesis statement articulating your
view in intro paragraph
b) presentation of premises
which support your point of view
c) presentation of the
opposing argument
d) response to opposition
argument (which shows that your view is superior)
e) application and discussion
of theory from at least THREE philosophers covered in course
f) use of credible external
sources and inclusion of Works Cited page
g) accurate application of
moral theory, principles, and concepts from the course
h) discuss details: specific
people, places, events, companies, decisions, etc.
- Do some
research and draw on at least three high-quality sources. Do not rely on questionable web
resources! Take advantage of the
CCC library and databases!
- How can
different ethical theories be used to either justify OR condemn the
company’s actions?
- Think about
what your final conclusion will be – what claim do you want to make? Mention this in your introductory
paragraph.
- Use evidence
(premises) which demonstrate that your point of view is right. Draw on what you have learned about
moral principles and theories.
- Consider what
your opponent will say, and respond to likely criticism. Your goal is to be convincing and
thorough.
- Do not rely on
quotes, discuss the issue in your own voice while remaining as objective
as possible.