The final project section due in Week 4 entails submitting a written paper that incorporates the topics outlined below. The extended case analysis should adhere to the following structure:
1. Problem/Issue Identification
Introduction: Begin with a paragraph comprising 3-5 sentences providing a summary of the central ideas of the case study.
Central Facts of the Case – Ethical Issues of Apple: Select 5 out of the 8 topics listed below and discuss their major ethical issues in relation to Apple, Inc. Utilize information from the case study and conduct thorough internet research. Provide detailed descriptions in at least 4-sentence paragraphs for each topic chosen, including examples and connections to course content. Label *each topic.
Topics:
Price Fixing
Antitrust
Privacy
Sustainability
Supply Chain Management
Intellectual Property
Taxes
Battery-gate
2. Analysis/Evaluation
Stakeholders: Identify and describe at least 3 of Apple’s stakeholders. Writing at least a 3 sentence paragraph, for *each stakeholder, identify the stakes for each type of stakeholder mentioned and discuss how these stakeholders were affected by Apple’s actions.
Due Week 7 section 3
3. Evaluate Actions
How Apple Handled Ethical Issues: Analyze how Apple has handled the various ethical issues in the past. Be specific and use information from the textbook and additional research. Express your agreement or disagreement with their actions, providing detailed support for your stance.
Note: The “Evaluate Actions” section of the paper will be added when you submit the final version for Week 7. Please refer to the Final Project Requirements before submitting your final version in Week 7 and review the “Evaluate Actions” section.
Writing Requirements:
Utilize a formal paper paragraph format with APA in-text citations and a references section.
Explicitly reference text material in your responses to assignments, justifying your answers with facts, terms, or concepts rather than personal experience and opinions.
Ensure this assignment is research-based. Cite sources both in-text and in a reference section for each question.
