Instructions
Use the Week 2 Assignment Template Download Week 2 Assignment Templateto write a 1–2 page summary. (Please be aware that the title page and the resource page do not count towards the total number of pages.)
Support your opinion(s) by reviewing and applying one or more of the listed ethical theories.
Rational ethics
Utilitarianism
Social contract theory
Use at least three current, quality academic or authoritative sources in this assignment. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment.
Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality scholarly and/or authoritative sources.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Resources
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”
Week 2 Assignment TemplateDownload Week 2 Assignment Template
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Identify legal and ethical issues in business.
Week 2 Assignment – Ethics and Legislation
Week 2 Assignment – Ethics and Legislation
Criteria Ratings Pts
Explain six or more concept of rational ethics, utilitarianism, or social contract theory to justify the selection of a particular ethical theory.
44 to >39.6 pts
Exemplary
Explains six or more concept of rational ethics, utilitarianism, or social contract theory to justify the selection of a particular ethical theory.
39.6 to >35.2 pts
Competent
Explains three – four concepts of rational ethics, utilitarianism, or social contract theory to justify the selection of a particular ethical theory.
35.2 to >30.8 pts
Satisfactory
Explains two – three concepts of rational ethics, utilitarianism, or social contract theory to justify the selection of a particular ethical theory.
30.8 to >26.4 pts
Needs Improvement
Explains one (1) concept of rational ethics, utilitarianism, or social contract theory to justify the selection of a particular ethical theory.
26.4 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Did not submit or explain six or more concept of rational ethics, utilitarianism, or social contract theory to justify the selection of a particular ethical theory.
/ 44 pts
Justify the support of the legislation using six or more concepts from rational ethics, utilitarianism, or social contract theory to support the legislation.
44 to >39.6 pts
Exemplary
Justifies the support of the legislation using six or more concepts from rational ethics, utilitarianism, or social contract theory to support the legislation.
39.6 to >35.2 pts
Competent
Justifies the support of the legislation using three -four concepts from rational ethics, utilitarianism, or social contract theory to support the legislation.
35.2 to >30.8 pts
Satisfactory
Justifies the support of the legislation using two-three concepts from rational ethics, utilitarianism, or social contract theory to support the legislation.
30.8 to >26.4 pts
Needs Improvement
Justifies the support of the legislation only using one concept from rational ethics, utilitarianism, or social contract theory to support the legislation.
26.4 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Did not submit or justify the support of the legislation using six or more concepts from rational ethics, utilitarianism, or social contract theory to support the legislation.
/ 44 pts
Follow guidelines for clear and organized writing that includes introductory and concluding paragraphs, and body paragraphs with topic sentences, main ideas, and supporting sentences including a minimum of three sources, correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
22 to >19.8 pts
Exemplary
Writing is organized with clear introductory and concluding paragraphs, body paragraphs, topic sentences, and main ideas. Supporting sentences are evident in every paragraph including a minimum of three sources correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
19.8 to >17.6 pts
Competent
Writing is organized with clear introductory and concluding paragraphs, body paragraphs, topic sentences, and main ideas. Supporting sentences are not evident in every paragraph including sources correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
17.6 to >15.4 pts
Satisfactory
Writing is organized with introductory and concluding paragraphs and body paragraphs that contain main ideas. Topic sentences and supporting sentences are not evident in every paragraph including most of the sources correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
15.4 to >13.2 pts
Needs Improvement
Writing is structured with body paragraphs but is missing either an introductory or conclusion paragraph. Topic sentences and supporting sentences are not present in every paragraph including part of the sources correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
13.2 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Did not submit or writing is unorganized with unclear introductory and not concluding paragraphs, body paragraphs, topic sentences, and main ideas. Supporting sentences are evident in every paragraph not including a minimum of three sources incorrect spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
/ 22 pts
