Posted: June 3rd, 2015

Perception of leadership

Perception of leadership

Answer 5 questions in additional materials

Book:
Stanwick, P. A., & Stanwick, S. D. (2009). Understanding business ethics. Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Prentice Hall.

Question 1:
The environment and healthcare are very important aspects of our lives,
as discussed in chapter 5 and 6 of your textbook. However, it is still
unclear whether corporations should focus on these as rights or a
privilege.
Research the concepts “public good” and “private
good”. From a business ethics perspective, should corporations and
society focus on the environment and healthcare as either “public goods”
or as “private goods”? Use any of the ethical perspectives
(Utilitarianism, Kant’s Categorical Imperative, Rawl’s Fairness as
Justice, etc) to justify your position.
Cite and reference at least two reputable sources, excluding your
textbook, in support of your response to these questions. Wisegeek,
NetMba, Wikipedia, and sources of that nature, are not considered
reputable sources.
Question 2:
Examine and discuss the types of computer and telephone monitoring systems being used in the workplace. What are the ethical issues involved with these type of monitoring systems? How does your workplace use a monitoring system? What are your personal feelings about monitoring employee’s computer and telephone communication?
Question 3:
There are numerous examples of ethical dilemmas dealing with the privacy of customers. As the textbook states, using cookies is a common way of monitoring preferences of customers and potential customers. Companies’ websites gather and store information about its customers through cookies. Do you agree with this business practice? What are the benefits to the company, and what are the benefits and potential disadvantages to the customer?
Question 4:
You are the Assistant human resource manager for Proctor and Gamble. One of your tasks is to monitor the e-mail of all employees. You have discovered an e-mail that you would consider “sexual harassment,” which was sent from one employee to another. What specific action steps would you take in this situation? What are your ethical responsibilities under these circumstances?
Question 5:
Analyze in detail the five types of internet fraud. Please describe any personal experiences you have encountered with internet fraud? What are practical preventative measures to deter being a victim of internet fraud? Please be specific.