evolution of american business ethics
Week 2 Assignment
Absolutely no plagiarism, must be original and very thorough. Please make sure everything is followed in the question and the grading rubric. Assigned reading articles are attached. Must include a cover page and reference page. Must include multiple (at least 3) outside academic resources with free links. Sentences should be short but thorough.
Evolution of American Business Ethics
Instructions:
The Vogel article assigned in your readings was written in 1992 yet it presents several interesting ideas as to why US business ethics differ from those in other countries. Your assignment is two-fold: First, identify all of Vogel’s five main arguments and study how he supports those arguments – some of the information is out of date. Review more recent events and re-evaluate his propos. Which of Vogel’s arguments still appears to hold true? Why? Which, based on new information, can no longer be supported? Why not? Use recently published research to support your arguments.
Your paper should be 6 pages long, double-spaced, not including references. Please do NOT include an abstract.
You are strongly encouraged to use the NECB e-Library to find readings on the subject matter of your paper. Please remember that you must use APA style and that your paper must contain a references list of all readings that you have cited in your paper.
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According to Vogel, (1992), ethics define what is morally right or wrong. Business ethics are moral principles which guide how the business. The principles that govern individuals’ behaviors also apply to the business arena. Being ethical it means distinguishing what is right or wrong and arriving at the right decision. It’s much easier for an individual to identify a business practice that is unethical. For instance, businesses are not supposed to expose employees to hazard or even underpay them. The history of ethics in the business can be traced back in the era of barter trade. For instance, during the period of barter trade, the business people were supposed to observe the equal-exchange principle. Numerous economists and philosophers have widely researched on this topic. It began from the…
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