Think of an ethical issue you have been a part of, either
personally or professionally, such as nepotism, a data breach, inappropriate
social media posts, or harassment/discrimination. Next, pick one ethical
approach (Utilitarian, Deontological, Virtue, or Commweekarian) and explain how
you will use this approach to remedy the issue. Do not forget to describe the
ethical issue.
Follow the steps below to complete your assessment. For all
of these steps, make sure you provide examples and information from credible
sources that will support your writing:
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Step 1: Compare and
contrast the four ethical approaches.
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Step 2: Analyze the
reasoning process behind an ethical decision.
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Step 3: Analyze ethical
decision-making principles and actions.
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Step 4: Analyze cultural
and environmental influences on ethical decision-making.
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Step 5: Evaluate a
personal decision based on ethical decision-making principles.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will
demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and
assessment scoring guide criteria:
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Competency 1: Evaluate
the parameters for ethical decision-making in 21st-century multi-cultural
business environments.
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Compare and contrast the
four ethical approaches.
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Analyze the reasoning
process behind an ethical decision.
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Analyze ethical
decision-making principles and actions.
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Analyze cultural and
environmental influences on ethical decision-making.
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Competency 4: Convey
purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence
and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
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Write in a
well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage,
and mechanics.
Your submission should meet the following requirements:
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Written
communication: Write in complete
sentences free from errors that detract from the overall message. Communicate
in an exemplary and professional manner through clear, concise, well-organized,
and grammatically correct writing.
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Font: Arial, 12-point.
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Page
length: 4–5 pages.
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Citations: Include complete citations of your
sources.
Review the assessment scoring guide for details on how your
assessment will be graded.
