Al-Augmented Ethics Project Business Law & Ethics

AI-Augmented Ethics Analysis Project Business Law & Ethics Project Purpose Ethical decision-making in business requires professional judgment, accountability, and context. Artificial intelligence (AI) can assist professionals in researching and identifying ethical issues, but it cannot replace human reasoning or responsibility. This project is designed to help you: Use AI tools responsibly and transparently Evaluate the strengths and limitations of AI in ethical analysis Demonstrate your own ethical judgment and professional reasoning Documented AI use is required. Undocumented AI use is considered academic misconduct. Project Overview You will select an approved professional organization based on your Major or Career Selection Project and analyze its code of ethics or professional conduct. You will use an AI tool to assist with understanding ethical standards and identifying potential violations, but you are responsible for verifying, correcting, and applying all information using credible sources and your own analysis. Approved Professional Organizations Choose a professional organization related to your field of study or one you may seek membership in. Do not select a specific employer or company. Examples include: Business / Management: Academy of Management (AOM) Marketing: American Marketing Association (AMA) Accounting: AICPA or Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Finance: Association for Finance Professionals (AFP) Human Resources: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Administrative Office Technologies: International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Other organizations require instructor approval. Required Paper Sections & Grading (150 Points) 1. Organization Selection & Professional Context (15 points) Explain: Why you chose this professional organization How it relates to your field of study and career goals Why ethical decision-making in this profession requires human judgment and cannot be fully automated by AI systems 2. Code of Ethics Summary with AI Comparison (55 points) This is the largest and most important section of the paper. You must: Use an AI tool (ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, CoPilot, etc.) to assist in understanding the code of ethics Write a complete summary in your own words, using full paragraphs Explain why these ethical standards are important to professionals, organizations, and the public Include a comparison paragraph that addresses: What the AI summarized accurately What the AI oversimplified, misunderstood, or omitted Why human judgment is essential when applying these standards in real situations Do not copy AI-generated text into the body of your paper. 3. Ethical Priorities & Professional Judgment (15 points) After analyzing the code: Identify the ethical standard(s) you believe are most important Explain why these standards matter in real-world professional practice Discuss whether an AI system would likely prioritize the same standards and explain why or why not 4. Ethical Violations, AI Verification, and Human Judgment (35 points) Step 4A: AI Identification of Violations Use an AI tool to identify two potential ethical violations within the last 10 years that relate to your selected profession and code of ethics. AI suggestions are starting points only and may be incomplete or incorrect. Step 4B: Student Verification & Research For each AI-identified violation, you must independently verify the information by: Finding credible external sources (professional publications, reputable news outlets, regulatory actions, court cases, or disciplinary records) Confirming the violation actually occurred Confirming it falls within the last 10 years Confirming it directly violates specific standards in your selected code of ethics If the AIs suggestion is inaccurate or unsupported, you must: Explain what is incorrect or misleading Correct the violation using verified sources or replace it with a verified violation You must include the link to or a copy of the external resources in your Appendix B. Step 4C: Written Violation Analysis For each verified violation, discuss: What occurred Which specific ethical standard(s) were violated The results and consequences (penalties, discipline, reputational impact, etc.) Whether an AI-based compliance or monitoring system could have: Detected the issue Prevented the misconduct Missed critical human factors such as intent, pressure, incentives, or organizational culture 5. AI Reflection (Final Paragraph of the Paper) (10 points) As the final paragraph of your paper, write a reflection addressing: One meaningful way AI helped you understand or analyze ethical issues One serious limitation or risk of relying on AI for ethical decision-making How you believe AI should be used responsibly in your profession This paragraph must reflect your own thinking, not AI-generated content. Formatting & Professional Writing (20 points) Minimum 1,600 words (excluding appendix) Double-spaced, 1-inch margins 12-point professional font Full sentences and paragraphs (no bullet lists in the paper) Clear organization, professional tone No grammar or spelling errors Use the template provided in Brightspace. Required Appendix (Mandatory Not Included in Word Count) (SUBMIT AS SEPARATE FILE) Appendix A: Code of Ethics Full copy or functioning link. Appendix B: Violation Documentation Sources verifying each violation. Appendix C: AI Interaction Log Include: Exact AI prompts used Unedited AI responses Brief reflections explaining: How the AI output helped What was inaccurate or incomplete How you verified or corrected the information Failure to include Appendix C will result in a zero. You can also include a link to your AI conversation from ChatGPT. Sample AI Prompts (Optional Examples) Students may adapt these prompts as needed: Summarize the key ethical principles in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Identify two ethical violations in the accounting profession within the last 10 years that would violate the AICPA Code. What ethical standards are most emphasized in the AMA Code of Ethics? Explain how an AI compliance system might detect ethical violations in human resources. Grading Rubric Summary (150 Points) Organization Selection & Context: 15 Code of Ethics Summary & AI Comparison: 55 Ethical Priorities Analysis: 15 Ethical Violations & AI Verification: 35 AI Reflection Paragraph: 10 Formatting, Grammar, Professionalism: 20 Submission Checklist (Student Must Complete) Before submitting, confirm that you have: Selected an approved professional organization Written all sections in your own words Used AI and documented all prompts and outputs Verified AI-identified violations with credible sources Included the AI Reflection as the final paragraph Attached all required appendix materials Met the 1,600-word minimum Used the Template in Brightspace for your assignment Academic Integrity Statement AI tools may assist with research and idea generation but may not replace your own analysis or writing. All AI use must be disclosed and documented. Submitting AI-generated content as your own without disclosure is considered plagiarism and will be handled according to college policy.