PHI445: Personal & Organization Ethics
Week Two continues the study of theories and paradigms underlying personal and organizational values and ethical principles, how personal values and ethical principles relate to the organizations in which people function, and the effects of the organization’s ethics on its reputation, functioning and performance. Week Two activities will address aspects of this theme.
Students will chapters 4, 5, and 6 in Week Two. Chapter 4 focuses on illuminating the profile of a consumer. The profile reveals a history, and an array of ethical business issues in which various consumer groups navigate. For example, a discussion transpires on the business technique of target marketing to vulnerable groups. Certain mental, physical, or economic conditions define vulnerable groups and make such groups especially susceptible to persuasive advertising. Chapter 5 involves an investigation of issues and arguments related to discrimination in the workplace. For example, three arguments based on preferential treatment are reviewed as a case against affirmative action. Chapter 6 covers a spectrum of ethics-related topics and issues involving employees. For example, from a topic perspective, the contractual theory of employment is explained in terms of capitalism where contracts are created between employer and employee for mutual benefit. From an issues perspective employer/employee responsibilities, hiring/firing, and whistle blowing are addressed.
In addition, students will also watch a video and read case studies listed as recommended readings. The video covers legislation leading to court action against discrimination in the 1970s and 1980s. The case studies within the Recommended Readings section provide various ethical issues faced by Not-For-Profit and For-Profit organizations related to chapter 4, 5, & 6 topics.
Discussions
To participate in the following discussions, go to this week's Discussion link in the left navigation.
Puffery and Deception
A critical point of distinction between deceptive advertising and mere puffery is whether a claim is a measurable statement of fact.
Think of some contemporary examples of each and explain why they are or are not measurable statements of fact.
When you notice deceptive advertising or puffery, how does your sense of personal ethical perspectives and values affect the way you make decisions about those advertised goods and services?
How does the ethical program of a particular group to which you currently belong, or previously belonged, treat the topic of misrepresentation or exaggeration of company goods and service?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
Unintentional Discrimination
Unintentional discrimination occurs when a company’s policies uncritically reflect prejudicial stereotypes yet do not involve overt racial prejudices of its managers or executives. Does legislation to verify voter identification fall under the domain of unintentional or intentional discrimination? Explain your views.
Also, how does your personal ethical perspective on discrimination- intentional or unintentional- compare to the culture of a particular group to which you currently belong, or previously belonged?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
*** Please use the recommended readings for sources. Additionally, avoid writing "I" statements, meaning all writing must be done in second or third person
Week Two continues the study of theories and paradigms underlying personal and organizational values and ethical principles, how personal values and ethical principles relate to the organizations in which people function, and the effects of the organization’s ethics on its reputation, functioning and performance. Week Two activities will address aspects of this theme.
Students will chapters 4, 5, and 6 in Week Two. Chapter 4 focuses on illuminating the profile of a consumer. The profile reveals a history, and an array of ethical business issues in which various consumer groups navigate. For example, a discussion transpires on the business technique of target marketing to vulnerable groups. Certain mental, physical, or economic conditions define vulnerable groups and make such groups especially susceptible to persuasive advertising. Chapter 5 involves an investigation of issues and arguments related to discrimination in the workplace. For example, three arguments based on preferential treatment are reviewed as a case against affirmative action. Chapter 6 covers a spectrum of ethics-related topics and issues involving employees. For example, from a topic perspective, the contractual theory of employment is explained in terms of capitalism where contracts are created between employer and employee for mutual benefit. From an issues perspective employer/employee responsibilities, hiring/firing, and whistle blowing are addressed.
In addition, students will also watch a video and read case studies listed as recommended readings. The video covers legislation leading to court action against discrimination in the 1970s and 1980s. The case studies within the Recommended Readings section provide various ethical issues faced by Not-For-Profit and For-Profit organizations related to chapter 4, 5, & 6 topics.
Discussions
To participate in the following discussions, go to this week's Discussion link in the left navigation.
Puffery and Deception
A critical point of distinction between deceptive advertising and mere puffery is whether a claim is a measurable statement of fact.
Think of some contemporary examples of each and explain why they are or are not measurable statements of fact.
When you notice deceptive advertising or puffery, how does your sense of personal ethical perspectives and values affect the way you make decisions about those advertised goods and services?
How does the ethical program of a particular group to which you currently belong, or previously belonged, treat the topic of misrepresentation or exaggeration of company goods and service?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
Unintentional Discrimination
Unintentional discrimination occurs when a company’s policies uncritically reflect prejudicial stereotypes yet do not involve overt racial prejudices of its managers or executives. Does legislation to verify voter identification fall under the domain of unintentional or intentional discrimination? Explain your views.
Also, how does your personal ethical perspective on discrimination- intentional or unintentional- compare to the culture of a particular group to which you currently belong, or previously belonged?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
*** Please use the recommended readings for sources. Additionally, avoid writing "I" statements, meaning all writing must be done in second or third person
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