BUSINESS ETHICS RESEARCH & CASE ANALYSIS JOURNAL – TERM PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
I. Develop a professional journal which includes an executive summary.
II. Conduct research and select (Three in total):
a. One recent journal article (2012-2017) related to business ethics which includes a managerial dilemma
b. One case related to business ethics which includes a managerial dilemma
c. One recent press release (2012-2017) related to business ethics which includes a managerial dilemma
III. Write a mini-report for each of the above selected items (one for the article, one for the case and one for the press release). Each mini-report must include the following:
a. At least three pages
b. A summary of the article, case and press release (approximately 1 – 2 paragraphs each)
c. Identification of the ethical issue and dilemma and the possible impact on the business, stakeholders and society at large
d. Application of ethical principles covered in the course to the issues/facts presented in the article, case and press release (Theories and contemporary techniques from the textbook and presentations MUST be applied to each.)
e. Your evaluation/assessment of how the ethical issue/dilemma was handled. Questions to be considered: How was it reported in the media? Did the company resolve / attempt to resolve the issue? Etc. Provide justification for your evaluation/assessment.
f. Your recommendation as to how the ethical issue/dilemma should be resolved. Include the advantages and disadvantages.