Ethics Program And Implementation

Ethics Program and Implementation

This paper is a maximum of 15 pages excluding bibliographies, appendages, and end notes. You must obtain approval of your topic from the instructor. The topic you select must be your own company, a generic company, or some other company. You are required to submit your topic for approval via Message Tool with a brief outline as to the content of your paper. In addition to ethical principles we have studied this semester, you must include in your paper references to classic philosophical authors. (I have provided some recommended readings in the Syllabus.) Be sure to include in your paper principles the classical philosophers supported and how their thinking is integrated into your Ethics Program.

Your paper should have basically three sections: (1) Introduction which includes purpose and a review of ethical principles; (2) A commentary describing in detail your ethical program with justifications (be sure to include ethical principles that support your recommended program); (3) How you intend to implement the program, plus an overall summary with desired outcomes. IMPORTANT: you are preparing this executive paper for presentation to your CEO. See additional information and Instructor's Grading information in the Course Policies Section. Your final paper must be submitted as a Word Document via the assignment tool. Double spaced, font 12.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment requires developing a comprehensive ethics program tailored for a chosen company, integrating classical philosophical principles into the framework, and outlining the implementation strategy. The goal is to craft an executive-level paper for CEO presentation, covering foundational ethical principles, detailed description and justification of the ethics program, and practical steps for implementation, culminating in a summary of expected outcomes.

In the introduction, the purpose of the ethics program must be clearly articulated, along with a thorough review of relevant ethical principles, including those established by classical philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Utilitarian thinkers. Drawing on these theories provides philosophical depth and supports the ethical foundation of the program.

The core of the paper involves a detailed commentary on the ethics program itself. Here, the student should describe the components of the program, justify each element through ethical principles and philosophical support, and demonstrate how these align with both corporate values and broader societal expectations. For example, Kantian ethics might underpin principles of honesty and duty, while utilitarian considerations could support a focus on maximizing overall well-being.

The third section addresses implementation strategies. This includes practical steps for applying the ethics program within the company's operations, training, leadership engagement, compliance monitoring, and ongoing assessment. The section should also project desired outcomes, such as fostering an ethical corporate culture, reducing misconduct, and enhancing stakeholder trust.

Throughout the paper, references to classical philosophical works should be integrated to demonstrate the philosophical support for the ethical principles adopted. Proper citations and a bibliographic list are necessary to substantiate scholarly rigor.

In summary, the paper aims to provide an executive-level blueprint for an ethically grounded corporate program that aligns classical philosophy with practical ethics management, ensuring sustainability, integrity, and societal responsibility within the company’s operations.

References

  • Crane, A., & Matten, D. (2016). Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability in the Age of Globalization. Oxford University Press.
  • Kant, I. (1785). Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. Trans. Mary Gregor. Cambridge University Press, 1998.
  • Aristotle. ( circa 350 BCE). Nicomachean Ethics. Trans. W. D. Ross. Oxford University Press, 2009.
  • Mill, J. S. (1863). Utilitarianism. Hackett Publishing.
  • Plato. (around 380 BCE). The Republic. Trans. G.M.A. Grube. Hackett Publishing, 1992.
  • Shaw, W. H. (2016). Business Ethics: Moral Dilemmas and Decisions. Cengage Learning.
  • Velasquez, M. G. (2012). Business Ethics: Concepts and Cases. Pearson.
  • Graham, R. (2014). Philosophy and Business Ethics. Routledge.
  • Vicente, S. (2019). Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Business Practice. Routledge.
  • Boatright, J. R. (2013). Finance Ethics: Critical Issues in Theory and Practice. Wiley.

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