Ethics case study

Ethical reasoning pertains to right and wrong human conduct. It requires students to be able to assess their own ethical values in the social context of problems, recognize ethical issues in a variety of settings, think about how different ethical perspectives might be applied to ethical dilemmas, and consider the ramifications of alternative actions. Students ethical self-identity evolves as they practice ethical decision-making skills and learn how to describe and analyze positions on ethical issues.

For this assignment, students are asked to read a case study, IRCS: Valuing Ethics at the Expense of Inventory (Long, Mertins and Searcy, 2013) that describes a series of ethical dilemmas for a fictitious character Lisa Martin. Students will write an essay based on the IRCS case study, from the perspective of the four philosophical views of ethical behavior which are the utilitarian view, individualism view, justice view, and moral rights view according to Chapter 3 in our Textbook: Kinicki, A.; Soignet, D. & Hartnell, C.. (2024). Management: A Practical Introduction (2024 Release p. 74 and 75).

Chapter 3 and IRCS case study should be used as the primary references for this paper, though other outside sources may be used in order to add depth or clarity to the students essay (minimum of 3 references). Remember to list all sources in the references section, with appropriate APA formatting.

Student deliverables (based on the Ethical Reasoning Rubric):

Your written paper must be at least five (5) pages and no more than seven (7) pages in length, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font, and in APA format. The cover page and reference page are not included in the total page count.

Descriptions of each section that you should include in your paper is outlined below. These deliverables correspond to the grading rubric, so please read these instructions carefully.

1. Core ethical beliefs. Student should discuss, with great depth and clarity, your personal core beliefs, as well as the origins of your core beliefs. Core ethical beliefs are fundamental principles that consciously or unconsciously influence your ethical conduct and ethical thinking. They shape your ethical responses and may reflect your environment, religion, culture or training. In a few paragraphs, please tell the reader about your core ethical beliefs, and the origins of these beliefs.
2. Ethical issues recognition. Student should demonstrate mastery recognizing the ethical issues found in the IRCS case study. In other words, this is a summary, in your own words, of the ethical dilemmas found in the IRCS case study. There are several ethical dilemmas in this case study, so in order to receive full points on this section, you must be able to discuss several of the ethical issues, and why you believe these are ethical issues (for Lisa Martin, for the company, and for others discussed in the case study).
3. Understanding different ethical perspectives. Student should identify and explain all four philosophical views of ethical behavior identified in the Knicki and Williams textbook, with significant detail and elaboration (utilitarian view, individualism view, justice view, and moral rights view). You should begin with the textbook definition for each view (with appropriate citations according to APA rules) and then explain what each of these means, in your own words.
4. Application of ethical perspectives. Student should apply all four philosophical views of ethical behavior (utilitarian view, individualism view, justice view, and moral rights view) to Lisa Martins ethical dilemma, with significant detail and elaboration. Meaning, what argument could be made by each philosophical view in helping Lisa Martin make an appropriate ethical decision? For example, according to the (utilitarian view, individualism view, justice view, and moral rights view), Lisa would consider these xx factors and would make these xx decisions based on this philosophical viewpoint.
5. Evaluation of different ethical perspectives to guide actions. Students should state their own position on these ethical dilemmas (meaning, what you would do, if you were Lisa Martin) and you must also state the main ethical perspective you used to inform your choice (utilitarian view, individualism view, justice view, or moral rights view). Students should also evaluate, with highly detailed analysis and clarity, the assumptions and implications of your decision (meaning, what might happen to Lisa Martin if she chooses this path, and what the risks and benefits would be to the company, and others, if they choose to use your advice).

Example paper outline (using centered, bolded sub-headings):

Section 1: Core Ethical Beliefs

Section 2: Ethical Issues Recognition

Section 3: Understanding Different Ethical Perspectives

Section 4: Application of Ethical Perspectives

Section 5: Evaluation of Different Ethical Perspectives to Guide Actions

Section 6: References

Proper APA formatting:

It is critical that you use proper APA 6th edition formatting for writing this essay. Points will be deducted for papers not in APA format. This includes (in order):

1) A title page (does not get included in the total page count).