Select Either The Opening Ethical Dilemma Or The Closing

Select Either The Opening Ethical Dilemma Or The Closing

Chapter 51 Select Either The Opening Ethical Dilemma Or The Closing

Chapter ) Select either the opening Ethical Dilemma or the closing Resolving Ethical Business Challenges story from the chapter for this week. List the ethical issues in this case. In formulating your answer, consider the list of ethical issues in business described in Chapter 3 (starting on page 63). Which are (integrity, honesty, fairness, misuse of company time and resources, abusive or intimidating behavior, lying, conflict of interest, bribery, corporate intelligence, discrimination, sexual harassment, fraud, consumer fraud, financial misconduct, insider trading. If you were in this situation, what would you do?

How would you do it? 2) Opportunity can either increase or decrease unethical behavior. Provide one example of each.

Paper For Above instruction

The ethical challenges faced in business scenarios often serve as critical cases for analyzing moral principles and organizational integrity. Focusing on either the opening ethical dilemma or the closing story from Chapter 51, we delve into the core ethical issues presented and reflect on appropriate responses. This paper examines a selected ethical dilemma, identifies relevant ethical issues based on established frameworks, and discusses how opportunity influences unethical behavior with concrete examples.

Suppose I selected the opening ethical dilemma from Chapter 51, which involves a situation where an employee considers misusing company resources for personal gain. The initial ethical concern revolves around integrity and honesty, as the employee contemplates actions that could deceive the organization. In this case, the primary ethical issues include breaches of honesty, misuse of company resources, and potential conflict of interest if personal benefit influences decision making.

In analyzing this case through the lens of ethical issues described in Chapter 3, which begins on page 63, it is clear that the scenario involves multiple facets of unethical conduct. The act of misusing resources implicates organizational integrity and can lead to financial misconduct if unchecked. If the employee proceeds with the unethical action, it also could involve lying or deception to conceal their behavior, ultimately undermining fairness within the organization. Furthermore, if the misuse affects clients or consumers indirectly, it could also raise concerns related to consumer fraud.

If I found myself in such a situation, I would prioritize integrity and honesty by refusing to engage in misconduct. I would communicate my concerns to management and advocate for adherence to ethical standards. If management failed to address the issue, I would consider escalating the matter to higher authorities or relevant regulatory bodies. My approach would involve transparency, ensuring that my actions align with organizational ethical policies and my personal moral stance.

Opportunity plays a significant role in influencing unethical behaviors. When opportunity increases, so does the likelihood of unethical conduct. For example, in a scenario where a company grants employees access to financial systems without adequate oversight, the opportunity for embezzlement or financial fraud significantly increases. Conversely, when opportunity decreases, unethical behavior becomes less feasible. For instance, implementing strict internal controls, surveillance, and audits can diminish opportunities for theft or fraud, thus promoting ethical behavior by making misconduct more difficult to carry out.

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