Project – Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma

Each group should research and submit a paper/video/project about an organization that has encountered a serious ethical dilemma in the past. BE CAREFUL TO CHOOSE AN ORGANIZATION WHAT WAS FACING A SERIOUS ETHICAL DILEMMA NOT JUST ONE THAT VIOLATED THE LAW (E.G. V.W., ENRON) AND GOT CAUGHT AND IS MANAGING THE CRISIS! YOUR PROJECT SHOULD ILLUSTRATE THE APPLICATION OF THE ETHICAL THEORIES TO THE DILEMMA IN YOUR CASE.

3) Your project should include, but is not limited to:

a) A factual summary of the ethical dilemma that the organization experienced;

b) the organization’s reaction to this dilemma.

c) how the organization’s reaction to the situation affected each of the major stakeholders in this situation. Include each stakeholder’s position in this case and their reaction;

d) your opinion as to whether the organization responded in the most ethical manner possible;

e) several alternative responses that the organization could have taken and the probable consequences of each;

f) what are the possible ethical theories that could be employed to guide the firm through the dilemma;

g) describe how the relationship between the organization and its stakeholders changed after this incident, if at all; etc.

4) It is recommended (optional) that teams visit the CBC with any questions that they have regarding the presentation of their project

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