Refer to the following readings:
Francis, R. D., Murfey, G. (2016). Global business ethics: Responsible decision making in an international context https://capella.skillport.com/skillportfe/custom/login/saml/login.action?courseaction=launch&assetid=_ss_book:97528.. Kogan Page.
• Chapter 4, “Organizational Factors in Business Ethics,” pages 61–86.
• Chapter 5, “Individual Factors in Business Ethics,” pages 87–106.
Mayer, D., & O’Toole, J. (2010). Good business: Exercising effective and ethical leadership https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.library.capella.edu/lib/capella/detail.action?docID=3060995. Taylor & Francis.
Chapter 2, “How to do the Right Thing: A Primer on Ethics and Moral Vision,” pages 29–43.
Instructions
Think of an ethical issue you have been a part of, either personally or professionally, such as nepotism, a data breach, inappropriate social media posts, or harassment/discrimination. Next, you will pick one ethical approach (Utilitarian, Deontological, Virtue, or Communitarian) and explain how you will use this approach to remedy the issue. Don’t forget to describe the ethical issue.
Follow the steps below to complete your assignment. For all of these steps, make sure you provide examples and information from credible sources that will support your writing:
• Step 1: Compare and contrast the four ethical approaches.
• Step 2: Analyze the reasoning process behind an ethical decision.
• Step 3: Analyze ethical decision-making principles and actions.
• Step 4: Analyze cultural and environmental influences on ethical decision-making.
• Step 5: Evaluate a personal decision based on ethical decision-making principles.
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