Category: Ethics

Our criminal courtroom is designed to have two parties, the prosecutor and the defense, along
with a jury in most trials, with a judge overseeing everything. This design is set up with different
duties and responsibilities. The prosecutor is seeking justice for the victim and for the rule of law,
the defense is trying to provide a solid legal representation for the accused, the jury (if
appropriate, not all trials will have a jury) will decide guilt or innocence, and the judge makes sure
all legal policies and procedures are followed, as well as decides the sentence if there is a guilty
plea. This structure is set up to include checks and balances but sometimes (not often) one or
more of the parties involved has their own agenda and unethical (and even illegal) decisions are
made. What is the attorney-client privilege? What are the exceptions to this rule? How does it
function in the criminal justice system? Do you think it is honored more often than not by
attorneys and the court system? Why or why not? Give examples to support your position

Misconduct while interrogating issues revolve around the ethical ambiguity that is often used by
government agents on the frontlines of the war on terror. Issues also revolve around possible
responses to unethical behaviors that arise from that ethical ambiguity. What are the differences
and similarities between utilitarianism and the human rights-based model of policing? Provide
examples. Which model do you feel is more effective? Why? Is there a model that you find even
more effective than the two provided? Support your position with concrete examples and details.

Personal vs Professional Ethics 

Read the case and answer ethical question regarding employee workplace sexual harassment.

Global Trends and Ethics 

• Ethics in trading/commerce 
• Normative ethical theories 
• Corporate social responsibility 

Required 

A comprehensive report about global trends in ethics with examples (8-10 pages).

Ethics Project:  mandatory project and must be completed to pass this course. The project requirements are outlined below:

Ethics Project – Business Law & Ethics

Select a professional organization in your field of study, a professional organization that you would be a member of, not a company that you would go to work for. It is recommended that you confirm with your instructor the organization that you have chosen if not one of the following:

Business Management Retail Trade Association or specific industry management

Marketing: American Marketing Association or

Accounting: American Institute of CPA’s or Institute of Management Accountants or Institute of Management Accountants

Finance:  Association for Finance Professionals

Human Resources Management:  Society for Human Resource Management

Administrative Office Technologies: International Association of Administrative Professionals

Culinary:  American Culinary Federation

Others please check with instructor to verify that you are selecting the correct association.

Grading Rubric for the Ethics Project:

Obtain a copy of the code of professional ethics or professional conduct for this organization and address the following:

1. Indicate why did you choose the organization you chose? How does it relate to your field of study or your professional field? 10 Points
2. Summarize IN YOUR OWN WORDS the code of ethics and/or conduct. Do not rewrite the code and do not simply list the code. Be complete and thorough in your summary, including as much of the code in your discussion as possible. Include reasons why these points are important to a company and meaningful to your profession. This is the bulk of the points of your report, so you should be writing at least ½ of your report in this section. Attach documentation of the Code of Ethics to your report. 50 Points.
3. After analyzing the code and points within that code, please discuss which point or points within the code are the most important in your opinion and why you feel those are the most important. This should be a separate paragraph summarizing the analysis of the code. 10 Points
4. Research and discuss two examples of how the standards within the code were violated Find these violations of specific points of your code of ethics in professional publications or in newspapers by searching the internet for general violations (ie accounting fraud, marketing schemes, breach of confidentiality, etc.). Explain the violation, the results and effects, and the punishment given. To get your full points on this section, you must show specifically which points of your code were violated by the offender. Attach documentation of your violation to your report. 20 Points
5. Appendix – Copy of the Code & Violation Documentation or functioning link. In text citations are not necessary 10 Points

Grammar & Length & presentation:  The paper should be double spaced with 1 inch margins & 12 point Font.  There should be no grammar or spelling mistakes and it should be professionally written. The paper must be 5 – 7 pages NOT including the appendix.  20 Points

Instructions 

Read the case about ethics at Lockheed Martin and answer the four questions about ethics.

Review the attached material (Ethical Dilemma – The Scenario).

Using ethical principles, from the attached material (Ethics and Ethical Decision Making) and the links listed below, please respond to the following questions:
1. What are some reasons why Joe should turn down the invitation?

2. What are some reasons why Joe could accept the invitation?

3. Does Joe’s relationship with Bill meet the definition of a conflict of interest?

https://pagecentertraining.psu.edu/public-relations-ethics/introduction-to-public-relations-ethics/lesson-1/ethical-theories/ https://www.brown.edu/academics/science-and-technology-studies/framework-making-ethical-decisions https://www.thebalancecareers.com/conflict-of-interest-1918090

The proposal can either focus on 1) a case that has ethical implications or 2) an analysis of
ethical problems emerging from organizational functioning and operations or organizational
policy. The proposal will:
1) Identify, define and discuss the ethical dilemma from practice that will be used in the final
paper.
2) Present a comprehensive description of the issue, explaining all relevant facts and explicitly
stating the central ethical dilemma(s).
3) Analyze the issue selected, from all sides of the issue. Discuss the values that conflict as part
of the ethical dilemma: what are the opposing personal, professional and agency values at play,
why they conflict, who are the parties involved.
4) Provide a synopsis on how the dilemma is influencing your professional development
5) Provide a preliminary literature review of articles that are helping you think through the issues,
consisting of at least 2 annotated references

Purpose of the assignment: 

For this assignment, you will demonstrate your understanding of the Traditional, Progressive, and Critical curriculum traditions. Your task is to produce a resource that could be used by others to learn about these educational traditions. This could take the form of a paper, a podcast submitted with a transcription that I can read (I will also listen to the podcast itself), a Ted-Talk style talk submitted with a transcription that I can read (I will also watch the video), or another form of your suggestion. If you write a paper it can be a traditional academic style paper, or it can be written in a format more like what would be found in a newspaper or magazine such as The New Yorker. In all cases the length should be 5-6 pages submitted using the formatting requirements described above. If you wish to create a presentation (slides or powerpoint) you will be required to include a video or audio recording of yourself giving the presentation or be willing to present during class. A 18-25 slide presentation would be appropriate.

Imagine your audience, listener or reader to be a member of society who has not heard about these traditions before. What do they need to know? Why should they care? How is this information useful or relevant to them?