QUESTION 1
“When we discuss the Triple Font of Morality theory we are discussing the process of every decision entailing deliberation and an election of an end, and an action chosen as a means to achieve that end…… This leads to the conclusion that a good end does not justify morally bad means, and the subordination of ethics to any interest destroys the proper sense of ethics”. Management Ethics Domenec Mele Palgrave Macmillan 2012.
Discuss whether or not you agree with this statement. In your answer you need to at least discuss:
- what you understand the expression “ethical conduct” to mean;
- the arguments for and against seeking to promote ethical conduct;
- the different mechanisms, strategies or techniques for defining and promoting ethical conduct, and give examples where appropriate of the different mechanisms, strategies or techniques you have identified for defining and promoting ethical conduct; and
- your views on the importance or otherwise of identifying ethical conduct.
QUESTION 2
“Is all discrimination unethical? There are some forms of discrimination commonly practiced and that are allowed –are they also unethical?” Stewart’s Guide to Employment Law 4th Edn. The Federation Press 2013, 282
Discuss whether or not you agree with this statement. In your answer you need to at least discuss:
- what you understand the word “discrimination” to mean
- examples of the types of “discrimination” you think are unethical and ones considered to be ethical;
- the arguments for and against seeking to prevent discrimination;
- the different mechanisms, strategies or techniques for preventing discrimination; and
- your views on the importance or otherwise of preventing discrimination.
QUESTION 3
There are a range of occurrences that could impair an organizations capacity to deal with unethical conduct.
In your opinion whose responsibility is it to identify, report and deal with unethical conduct within a business context? In your answer you need to at least discuss:
- specific examples of unethical conduct within a business context;
- who would or should be in a position to identify, report and deal with unethical conduct within a business context;
- the different mechanisms, strategies or techniques for identifying and dealing with the specific examples of unethical business conduct you have discussed; and
- your views on the importance or otherwise of identifying and dealing with unethical business conduct.
Business Law and Ethics, Lancaster and Meltz 2nd Edition UTS Pearson Australia 2010, 67
INSTRUCTIONS:
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS (Questions above) and FINAL EXAM:
TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT – REQUIREMENT FOR THE TAKE HOME QUESTIONS
Answer ALL 3 questions: The length of the answer to EACH QUESTION is not to exceed 800 WORDS FOR EACH QUESTION. Once the three questions are completed the words must not exceed 2,400 WORDS in total.
All answers for the take home questions are to be prepared in essay form (with paragraphs, headings and /subheadings where appropriate). All answers are to be prepared in accordance with the following specifications:
Paper: A4
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12pt
Single-spaced
One sided and stapled in the top left hand corner
Paper margins: Top/Bottom 2.54cm
Left/Right: 3.17cm
FINAL EXAM
One of the three questions used in the Take Home Assignment above will be selected by the lecturer and you will be required to write the answer to this question in class under exam conditions in week 12, on 19 October. The question will be marked out of 18 Marks and the time for the exam will be 60 minutes.
IT IS A CLOSED BOOK EXAM – NO MATERIALS WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE EXAM ROOM. – THERE WILL BE NO READING TIME
SUBMISSION OF THE TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS – To be submitted to the lecturer in class in Week 11, on 12 October. Late submissions will be penalized.
