Assignments

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word letter to a colleague describing the environmental conditions that occurred during the last decade and how these conditions will affect future climate changes. Describe the environmental conditions that occurred during the last decade. Speculate about the future climate changes that may occur. Discuss how various aspects of the planet may…

In a business world where information is usually the key to making money, sometimes information that is not available to the public can be considered legally and ethically improper to use in making business decisions. What is insider information? Why are there laws against it being used to make investment decisions?

Consider the following scenario: You are aware of a problem that is costing your company productivity. This problem is caused by a fellow employee who refuses to use current technology. This employee has asked you to keep the situation to yourself, since he is one year from retirement and does not want to lose his…

One of the important areas of law and ethics in business relates to privacy rights. Several laws have been passed that direct businesses to respect privacy. In this thread, let’s consider how HIPAA, GLB, and COPPA laws can help ensure people’s privacy. What is their ethical justification? Is there gray area in these laws? How…

Last week we considered deontological ethics in the discussion thread, and this week we will consider the alternative approach of utilitarianism. How would a utilitarian approach cause someone to make a different decision in certain cases. Can you think of cases in which a decision made would be different based on the ethical approach a…

Societal norms, in essence, are those rules for how people should act in society.   Although these norms are accepted, there will be times in which a societal norm runs contrary to a workplace standard. What is an example of when such a situation can arise? How do you decide the ethical choice when faced…

Our first TCO asks us to consider the deontological ethical approach given certain ethical dilemmas that may arise in the professional world. You may want to review this week’s lecture as you think about the following topic for discussion. Consider a situation in which a company is planning to implement a surveillance policy to monitor…

Let’s begin our class discussion with an overarching conversation about the importance of ethics. Why are ethics important? How do they affect our decision making? What are the consequences if we do something unethical?

Write a response between 350 to 700 words to the following question from Ethics in Accounting: A Decision-Making Approach: ·  Chapter 6, Exercise 29 Cite your research from the text and any additional professional or regulatory guidance and format your response consistent with APA guidelines.

Proponents of environmental justice claim that racial minorities are disproportionally subjected to environmental hazards. Reflect on your views regarding environmental issues. Do you favor the economic factors over protection of the environment? Why or why not? Would you be willing to house a chemical or nuclear waste repository in your neighborhood? Why or why not?

Formulate your response to the question. Review the author’s solution to the question on page 192. Write a 525- to 700-word paper between that accomplishes the following: Explain the answer to the question of whether or not you should call the hotline to report your concerns and the reason supporting your decision, identifying any professional…

Assume that you are senior partner in an accounting firm and you must prepare an Employee Guide that will be used in training new employees. Collaborate amongst your team members before beginning the assignment. Determine who is best-suited to address each criteria of this assignment. Create a 1,050- to 1,400-word Employee Guide that: ·  Explains and describes: o   …