Graded Homework

In this assignment, students will respond to a short case
study demonstrating an understanding of an ethical dilemma and the ethical
theories presented in the course.

– Making an Ethical Decision:

• Read
critically and analyze the scenario provided;

• Answer
the question, “What would you do?;”

• To answer
the question, students must identify the ethical dilemma;

• Apply at
least two theories to make the decision;

• Compare
and contrast your results using the two theories;

• Choose
the result that you consider to be the best resolution of the dilemma and
explain why;

Required Formatting of Assignment #1:

• This
paper should be double-spaced, 12-point font, and three to four pages in length
excluding the title page and reference page;

• Title
page;

• Introductory
paragraph and a summary paragraph;

• Use
headings to demarcate your discussion;

• Write in
the third person;

• Use APA
formatting for in-text citations and a reference page. You are expected to paraphrase and not use
quotes. Deductions will be taken when quotes are used and found to be
unnecessary;

Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

Scenario:

Jill Jones is a bright 45-year-old woman who is the
vice-president of sales in a mid-sized family owned Candy Corporation. She began her career at the company right out
of high school, and over the years earned two college degrees while working her
way up the organizational ladder.

One day, Jill was stunned to learn that the firm’s head,
William Potter, was considering placing his oldest son, Henry, in the position
of CEO while he became chairman of the board. Years earlier, when Jill was in a
middle management position, Henry had unsuccessfully propositioned her and made
her life miserable. She had never mentioned the incident to anyone and had put
it behind her when he was promoted to head the Miami branch of the
business. However, now as she looks at
William Potter she becomes even more shocked to hear him say” I can’t be
objective about him Jill, You have always been so loyal to the company and
successful in hiring excellent people for the sales force I want you to review
him objectively and give me your recommendation.” Conflicting thoughts rush
through her mind, the awful past, the all so possible awful future with him as
her boss, the clear knowledge that he has done a great job with the Miami
branch, and of course the knowledge that he is the bosses son. What should she
do?

“Jill” has just come up against one of the myriad ethical
dilemmas companies of all sizes and their employees face on an ongoing
basis. Deciding the best course of
action might be easy in some cases, when there are clear-cut choices between
“right” and “wrong.” But there are many
gray areas, like Jill’s, when it’s harder to know what the right choice is for
you and your company.