Scenario:
You are an ethnographic researcher writing an article for a popular
organizational behavior research journal. Your purpose is to identify key
problems related to business ethics in a Not-for-Profit and For- Profit
organization. In this potential article please complete the following
activities:

  1. Outline the company profile of the not for profit company
    you chose to analyze (The AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION). Explain the
    ethical dilemma that it faced or is currently facing. Analyze the
    way that it responded to this ethical dilemma and outline the legal,
    social, or political outcomes that emerged after the actions were taken.
  2. Outline the company profile of the for profit company
    you chose to analyze (Apple Inc.) Explain the ethical dilemma that it
    faced or is currently facing. Analyze the way that it responded to
    this ethical dilemma and outline the legal, social, or political outcomes
    that emerged after the actions were taken.
  3. In part three of your paper, please provide your
    personal reflections on the ethical actions that were taken in relation to
    the problem. Evaluate those actions from your own ethical
    standpoint. Use these questions to inspire your analysis: Did the
    company respond in a morally responsible way? Did the company respond
    in a morally irresponsible way? Did the company create the ethical
    dilemma or was the dilemma the outcome of an unforeseen force? Could
    the company have done more? Who was responsible for the problem and
    how could it have been prevented?
    • Remember that when you analyze something you should
      present logical reasoning and factual evidence to support your
      position. Do not merely answer these questions using simplistic yes
      and no answers. Instead, you should always support your position
      with logical argumentation and evidence that explains why you believe
      what you believe.
  4. In part 4 of your paper please create a critique of the
    actions of these companies based on two of the philosophical theories that
    you studied earlier in the course (deontology, utilitarianism, egoism,
    virtue ethics, and moral relativism). Determine which moral theory
    the company appears to be abiding by in relation to this issue.
    Explain the attributes of the decision that make you believe that this is
    the ethical perspective of the company. If you agree with the
    ethical theory of the company, explain why this is the best ethical
    position on the issue. If you do not, explain which ethical position
    would be better to utilize in this situation and why you believe that this
    position is better. Here are some sample questions to guide your thinking:
    • Which ethical theory did the company use in making its
      decision? Was it the best? Why or why not?
    • Which ethical theory should the company have
      used? Why?
    • What are the ideal relationship between bad or
      suffering and profit?
    • What does it mean to run an ethical business?
    • What is the best way for a company to maintain its
      competitive edge and contribute to overall good or happiness in relation
      to its workers and customers?

Logistics and Length
Requirements

Your
paper needs to be 10 double-spaced pages, not counting the cover page and the
reference list. Your paper should abide by APA requirements. You must use
at least ten scholarly sources, six of which can be found in the Ashford Online
Library. Here is a breakdown of the page length requirements you should abide
by as you complete this project.

Part 1: 3 pages
Part 2: 3 pages
Part 3: 2 pages (one for each company)
Part 4: 2 pages (one for each company)

Writing the Final Paper:

  • Must be at least ten double-spaced pages in length (not
    including title page and reference list), and formatted according to APA
    style.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a
    succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical
    thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least ten scholarly resources, including a
    minimum of six from the Ashford Online Library.
  • Must document all sources in APA style.
  • Must include a separate reference page, formatted
    according to APA style as outlined.