Creative Writing Question
Project – Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma
Each group should research and submit a paper/video/project about an organization that has encountered a serious ethical dilemma in the past. BE CAREFUL TO CHOOSE AN ORGANIZATION WHAT WAS FACING A SERIOUS ETHICAL DILEMMA NOT JUST ONE THAT VIOLATED THE LAW (E.G. V.W., ENRON) AND GOT CAUGHT AND IS MANAGING THE CRISIS! YOUR PROJECT SHOULD ILLUSTRATE THE APPLICATION OF THE ETHICAL THEORIES TO THE DILEMMA IN YOUR CASE.
3) Your project should include, but is not limited to:
a) A factual summary of the ethical dilemma that the organization experienced;
b) the organization’s reaction to this dilemma.
c) how the organization’s reaction to the situation affected each of the major stakeholders in this situation. Include each stakeholder’s position in this case and their reaction;
d) your opinion as to whether the organization responded in the most ethical manner possible;
e) several alternative responses that the organization could have taken and the probable consequences of each;
f) what are the possible ethical theories that could be employed to guide the firm through the dilemma;
g) describe how the relationship between the organization and its stakeholders changed after this incident, if at all; etc.
4) It is recommended (optional) that teams visit the CBC with any questions that they have regarding the presentation of their project
Notes:
Essay topic: Samsung’s Ethical Dilemma of Child Labor Case Study https://ivypanda.com/essays/
Just write the part of e and f.
Requirements: 4- pages
Answer preview
Samsung’s response to violating children’s rights by practicing child labor in one of its companies was to shut down its operations. Through an audit conducted, Samsung claims that there were no cases of child labor within the company. However, the results accomplished by China Labor Watch proved otherwise (CLW, 2012). Despite these reports, in 2012, it was discovered that the alleged company still employed workers under 16 years, a violation of the local Chinese and International Labor laws (CLW, 2014). In my opinion, shutting down the company in question was not the best solution to ethical malpractice. The best way to address the issue was to ensure that the labor laws are adhered to, action taken against the violators, and enforcing strict labor guidelines which are followed to the letter. The measures taken must
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