From Chapter 1 in Byars & Stanbury (2018), we were introduced to J&J’s ethical c
From Chapter 1 in Byars & Stanbury (2018), we were introduced to J&J’s ethical credo.
For this assignment, you will write a 2- to 3-page paper analyzing a company, including its code of ethics or code of conduct, expected behavior of employees, and how they measure the ethical performance of that organization (e.g., tracking diversity in hiring and promotion, tracking complaints or legal action, etc.). Finally, you will consider the ethical obligations of organizations, applying concepts from the reading.
Action Items
Select a company/organization and locate their code of ethics.
Analyze the code of ethics, in terms of which major ethical theories or concepts are evident in that code of ethics. Consider the professional culture represented by this code, and explain connections between that culture and ethical beliefs and assumptions. Be specific and cite your text to support your answers, also including excerpts from the organization’s code of ethics.
Two collections of links to such codes of conduct or ethics may be found here:
Codes of Conduct and CSR Reports
Database of Business Ethics’ All Codes of Conduct
Describe how the organization you selected is doing in terms of the expected employee behavior and organizational ethical conduct, including data on organizational performance in meeting goals related to those standards. Note that there is a broad range of data that may be relevant as evidence of ethical lapses or concerns, from the number of lawsuits pending against an organization to reports of misconduct.
Resources that may be helpful include Ethical Consumer.
Thinking more broadly about industries and organizations, answer the following questions:
What responsibilities do companies have regarding justice and care?
Should business ethics be grounded only on more concrete tenets (e.g., compliance with legal requirements)? Why or why not?
Again, please cite your textbooks for support where appropriate, using current APA format.
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