1) The essay should contain a brief abstract summarizing its contents and a clear thesis that states the position you are defending.
2) It should offer arguments for the point of view you are defending and entertain objections to its thesis.
3) The essay should conclude with the main point you are making.
The Assignment
Pick ONE of these issues and write 4 pages essay on your subject:
1) In a recent edition of Fortune magazine, the following examples were cited as the most important business ethics issues facing the corporate world today:
sexual harassment claims; data privacy breaches by social media platforms; concerns about hidden propaganda and “fake news” posted on social media platforms; bribery; fraudulent accounting practices and fraudulent product claims; insider stock trading; corporate tax avoidance; executive pay and bonuses; workplace discrimination; and retaliation against workplace whistleblowing. Pick one of these issues — explain what the issue is why it is a problem for business; describe some possible solutions to addressing the problem; choose what you think the best solution to the problem is and explain why your approach is the best one.
2) Is a company morally responsible for the misuse of a legitimate and socially useful product of their manufacture?
3) What are some ethical ramifications or consequences of recent technological advances?
4) Compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a strictly bottom-line business approach vs. a “triple bottom line” business philosophy.
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