Case Study:
April and Jordan worked in a small ad agency in Providence, Rhode Island The firm started five years ago and was making a profit, but barely. The ad agency needed some larger clients and put in a bid for a city government contract. The firm was one of two agencies up for a large government contract to do the ad work for the Providences government day campaign.
April being preoccupied with a sick child left much of the work for Jordan to do. Having pulled the entire presentation together Jordan went over everything the day before the final client meeting with April. Since April had better speaking skills, they decided that April would present the majority of the work and Jordan would supplement information in a few areas.
The presentation was a huge hit. The contract was awarded to the agency garnering April many accolades. So grateful were the owners of the business, they approached April with a bonus check in the amount of $10,000. April was torn because this money would help with the medical bills for her son but at the same time knew that Jordan did all the work and deserved the bonus money.
Instructions:
This assignment is the first of two assignments. Students will read a case study related to business ethics. In completing the assignment, students will analyze a case study scenario and apply the concepts learned in week 3 by answering a series of question. In completing the assignment, students will answer the questions in paragraph and sentence format.
NOTE: 1) There are four classifications of ethical dilemmas: 1)conflict of interest; 2) conflict of loyalty; 3) issues of honesty and integrity; 4) bribes; and 5) whistleblowing.
2) An ethical dilemma is when someone struggles with deciding between two or more alternatives.
Follow the step instructions below:
Step 1: Review How to Analyze a Case Study under Week 4 Content. In writing this paper, students are expected to use the facts from the case study focusing on using this information to determine opportunities and solve problems.
Step 2: Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced, 12-point font. The final product will be between 3-4 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page.
Step 3: Review the grading rubric for the assignment.
Step 4: Follow this format:
Title page with title, your name, the course, the instructors name;
Introduction;
Body, in paragraph form using the following section headings:
Aprils Ethical Dilemma
Employees Roles/Responsibilities in Ethical Situations
The Organizations Role/Responsibility in Ensuring Ethical Practices
Summary paragraph
Step 5: In writing a case study, the writing is in the third person. What this means is that there are no words such as I, me, my, we, or us (first person writing), nor is there use of you or your (second person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person
Step 6: In writing this assignment, students are asked to support the reasoning using in-text citations and a reference list. A reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa. View the sample APA paper under Week 4 content and How to Cite and Reference, also under Week 4 content.
Step 7: In completing the assignment, students are expected to use the facts from the case study paired with the weekly courses readings to develop the analysis. No more than two (2) external resources can be used in completing the paper. NOTE: The expectation is that students provide a robust use of the course material.
Step 8: In writing this assignment, students are expected to paraphrase and not use direct quotes. Learn to paraphrase by reviewing this link: https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/QPA_paraphrase2.html
Step 9: Read critically and analyze the scenario provided under Week 4 Content.
Step 10: Jot down or highlight key facts from the scenario. Consider making an outline to capture key points in the paper.
Step 11: Use the grading rubric while writing the paper to ensure all requirements are met that will lead to the highest possible grade.
Step 12: In your paper, respond to the following using the grading rubric as a guide:
Part 1: Ethical Dilemma
What is the category of the ethical dilemma? Why was this category selected?
What is the ethical dilemma April is faced with now? Explain why?
Explain what April should do now.
Part 2: Ethics in the Workplace
Identify and discuss a minimum of three factors that contribute to employees not operating ethically in business?
Identify and completely explain a minimum of two steps employees can take to making the most appropriate decisions when faced with an ethical situation. Be sure to describe in detail;
Discuss a minimum of three ways an organization can help employees make appropriate decisions when faced with making a mistake in judgment;
Identify and discuss a minimum of two ways an organization can ensure that all parts of the organization operate ethically;
Students will support the reasoning using the course material and the literature from external sources. Note: Whenever material is taken from any source, it must be cited and referenced;
View and use the information under Week 4 Content on how to cite and reference the course material.
Step 13: Create the introductory paragraph. The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper but is typically written after writing the body of the paper (Questions students responded to above). View this website to learn how to write an introductory paragraph: http://www.writing.ucsb.edu/faculty/donelan/intro.html
Step 14: Write a summary paragraph. A summary paragraph restates the main idea(s) of the essay. Make sure to leave a reader with a sense that the essay is complete. The summary paragraph is the last paragraph of a paper and does not need a heading.
Step 15: Read through the paper to ensure all required elements are presented.
Step 16: Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing.
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