Final Research Paper
Class: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Selected Topic: The Ethics and Potential Negligence of Selling Dangerous Products
Selected Cases: General Motors (GM) and Toyota
Thesis: Ethics and potential negligence are vital considerations in the sale of dangerous products because they directly impact the consumer and the company in multiple ways. This paper will examine the ethical dimensions and potential negligence involved in the sale of dangerous products within the automotive industry, focusing on case studies of General Motors (GM) and Toyota. This paper seeks to understand and highlight similarities and differences in corporate responsibilities, regulatory compliance, and consumer safety through ethical theories and relevant legal frameworks such as the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (NTMVSA).
Research Paper Requirements: you will research and prepare a seventh (7) full pages (excluding title page, abstract, and references) position paper in APA format addressing all of the following issues:
Introduction – an expanded explanation of the issue – clearly stated as to how and why this is an ethical issue or what the dilemma is – can include the history of the issue – usually about 1/2 to 1 page
Ethical Analysis – includes concepts, theories, practices, and social responsibility as relating to ethics studied in this class – usually about 2 pages
Legal Analysis – includes appropriate legal theories, laws, codes precedent and researched court cases – usually about 2 pages
Law v. Ethics – discussion and analysis of liability versus responsibility – usually about 2 pages
Conclusion – sum it all up – usually about 1/2 to 1 page
Main source: https://resources.saylor.org/wwwresources/archived/site/textbooks/Advanced%20Business%20Law%20and%20the%20Legal%20Environment.pdf
Additional Sources – use primary and scholarly sources from your research
