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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Examines and evaluates the legal environment and ethical challenges of management and organizations. Reviews approaches to enhance corporate accountability, foster an ethical work environment, ensure legal compliance, and provide effective leadership in an organization. Analyzes the impact of management decisions, corporate governance, and the leaders individual conduct on a firms ability to meet its obligations to stakeholders. Evaluates alternative courses of action from an economic, legal, and ethical perspective to ensure management meets corporate responsibilities to create wealth, obey the law, and observe societys ethical standards. Examines the key elements of effective corporate governance, the predominate schools of ethical thought in relation to strategic management, and the ethical consideration for global operations.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources Halbert, T., & Ingulli, E. (2012). Law & ethics in the business environment (7th ed.). Mason, OH: SouthWestern Cengage Learning. Prentice, R. A., & Bredeson, D. (2010). Student guide to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (2nd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.
Supplemental Resources Brenkert, G. G. (2010). The limits and prospects of business ethics. Business Ethics Quarterly, 20(4), 703-709. Crawford Camiciottoli, B. (2011). Ethics and ethos in financial reporting: Analyzing persuasive language in earnings calls. Business Communication Quarterly, 74(3), 298-312. Davidson, B. I., & Stevens, D. E. (2013). Can a code of ethics improve manager behavior and investor confidence? An experimental study. Accounting Review, 88(1), 51-74. Drover, W., Franczak, J., & Beltramini, R. (2012). A 30-year historical examination of ethical concerns regarding business ethics: Who's concerned? Journal of Business Ethics, 111(4), 431-438. Smith, J., & Dubbink, W. (2011). Understanding the role of moral principles in business ethics: A Kantian perspective. Business Ethics Quarterly, 21(2), 205-231. Weber, J., & Wasieleski, D. (2013). Corporate ethics and compliance programs: A report, analysis and critique. Journal of Business Ethics, 112(4), 609-626.
e-Activity o Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for information about Benefit Corporations (B-corps). Be prepared to discuss. Activities Discussions Evaluation 2 None 20
e-Activity o Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for articles on Europes view of employment as a property right. Be prepared to discuss. Activities Discussions Evaluation 3 None Reading(s) Preparation 20
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e-Activity o Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for articles on issues of work / life balance in other countries (particularly European countries). Be prepared to discuss. Activities Discussions Evaluation 5 Assignment 1: Employment-At-Will Doctrine Reading(s) o Chapter 5: Workers Rights as Human Rights: Health and Safety in the Workplace Preparation 20 150
e-Activities o Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to read the Supreme Court decision in Chevron USA Inc. v. Echazabal, which reversed the Ninth Circuit decision featured in Chapter 5 of the textbook. o Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for articles on sweatshop labor practices around the world. Be prepared to discuss. Activities Discussions Evaluation 6 Midterm Exam: Chapters 1 through 4 Reading(s) o Chapter 6: Global Climate Change: Responsibility and Survival e-Activities Preparation 20 100
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Activities Discussions Evaluation 7 None Reading(s) o Chapter 7: Marketing and Technology: Choice and Manipulation Preparation
e-Activities o Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for articles on the Supreme Court decision in Sorrell v. IMS Health Inc. and how it affected the Ayotte case in your text. Be prepared to discuss. o Watch the video titled Fast food and Children [Powerful] Advertisement (1 min 02 s). Be prepared to discuss. Video Source: twogood4you1088. (2011, April 23). Fast food and Children [Powerful] Advertisement [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K3F_53Sn34. This video can be viewed from within your online course shell. Activities Discussions Evaluation 8 Assignment 2: Ethics and Corporate Responsibility in the Workplace and the World Reading(s) o Chapter 8: Allocating Risk and Responsibilities: Products Liability 20 250
Preparation
e-Activities o Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for information about latest activities by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Be prepared to discuss. o Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for information about section 402A of the Third Restatement of Torts. Be prepared to discuss. Activities
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e-Activities o Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for articles on the Copyright Alert System. Be prepared to discuss. o Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for articles on global intellectual property rights litigation. Next, find at least one case involving copyrights and at least one case concerning patents. Be prepared to discuss. Activities Discussions Evaluation 10 None Reading(s) o Prentice & Bredeson, Student guide to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (2nd ed.) Preparation 20
e-Activity o Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for information on a 10-Q of a company with which you are familiar. Be prepared to discuss. Activities Discussions Evaluation 11 Assignment 3: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Marketing, Product Safety, and Intellectual Property 20 300
Preparation Reading(s): None Activities Discussions Evaluation Final Exam, Part 1: Chapters 1 through 5 Final Exam, Part 2: Chapters 6 through 9 20 100 100
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Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. Points: 150 Criteria
1a. Summarize the employment-at-will doctrine and evaluate each of the eight (8) scenarios described by determining whether you can legally fire the employee; include an assessment of any pertinent exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine. Weight: 15%
Fair 70-79% C
Partially summarized the employment-at-will doctrine; partially evaluated each of the eight (8) scenarios described by determining whether you can legally fire the employee; Partially included an assessment of any pertinent exceptions to the employmentat-will doctrine.
Proficient 80-89% B
Satisfactorily summarized the employment-at-will doctrine; satisfactorily evaluated each of the eight (8) scenarios described by determining whether you can legally fire the employee; Satisfactorily included an assessment of any pertinent exceptions to the employmentat-will doctrine.
Exemplary 90-100% A
Thoroughly summarized the employment-at-will doctrine; thoroughly evaluated each of the eight (8) scenarios described by determining whether you can legally fire the employee; Thoroughly included an assessment of any pertinent exceptions to the employmentat-will doctrine.
1b. Summarized the employment-at-will doctrine and evaluate each of the eight (8) scenarios described by determining what action you should take to limit liability and impact on operations; specify which ethical theory best supports your decision. Weight: 15%
Partially summarized the employment-at-will doctrine; partially evaluated each of the eight (8) scenarios described by determining what action you should take to limit liability and impact on operations; Partially specified which ethical theory best supports your decision.
Satisfactorily summarized the employment-at-will doctrine; satisfactorily evaluated each of the eight (8) scenarios described by determining what action you should take to limit liability and impact on operations; Satisfactorily specified which ethical theory best supports your
Thoroughly summarized the employment-at-will doctrine; thoroughly evaluated each of the eight (8) scenarios described by determining what action you should take to limit liability and impact on operations; Thoroughly specified which ethical theory best supports your decision.
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2. Take a position on whether or not you would recommend to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) that the company adopt a whistleblower policy. Support the position. Weight: 25%
Partially took a position on whether or not you would recommend to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) that the company adopt a whistleblower policy. Partially supported the position.
Satisfactorily took a position on whether or not you would recommend to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) that the company adopt a whistleblower policy. Satisfactorily supported the position.
Thoroughly took a position on whether or not you would recommend to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) that the company adopt a whistleblower policy. Thoroughly supported the position.
3. Justify at least three (3) fundamental items that should be included in a whistleblower policy. Provide a rationale for your selection of each of the three (3) recommended items. Weight: 30%
Partially justified at least three (3) fundamental items that should be included in a whistleblower policy. Partially provided a rationale for your selection of each of the three (3) recommended items.
Satisfactorily justified at least three (3) fundamental items that should be included in a whistleblower policy. Satisfactorily provided a rationale for your selection of each of the three (3) recommended items.
Thoroughly justified at least three (3) fundamental items that should be included in a whistleblower policy. Thoroughly provided a rationale for your selection of each of the three (3) recommended items.
4. 3 references Weight: 5%
Does not meet the required number of references; some or all references poor quality choices. 5-6 errors present
Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. 3-4 errors present
Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices. 0-2 errors present
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The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Analyze and evaluate laws that protect against discrimination in the workplace. Examine and assess employee rights to health and safety in the workplace. Analyze environmental protection laws and assess their impact on organizations. Use technology and information resources to research issues in law, ethics, and corporate governance. Write clearly and concisely about law, ethics, and corporate governance using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. Points: 250 Criteria Assignment 2: Ethics and Corporate Responsibility in the Workplace and the World Unacceptable Fair Proficient Exemplary
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70-79% C
Partially determined all the stakeholders in this scenario. Partially analyzed the ethics of PharmaCAREs treatment of the Colberias indigenous population and its rank-and-file workers versus that of its executives. Partially determined whether Allen could legally fire each of the three (3) workersDonna, Tom, and Ayesha. Partially suggested steps he should take to minimize the risks to his department and the company.
80-89% B
Satisfactorily determined all the stakeholders in this scenario. Satisfactorily analyzed the ethics of PharmaCAREs treatment of the Colberias indigenous population and its rank-and-file workers versus that of its executives. Satisfactorily determined whether Allen could legally fire each of the three (3) workers Donna, Tom, and Ayesha. Satisfactorily suggested steps he should take to minimize the risks to his department and the company. Satisfactorily determined the whistleblowing opportunities, obligations, and protections that could benefit Allen. Satisfactorily explained why and how Allen would benefit. Satisfactorily assessed PharmaCAREs environmental initiative against the backdrop of its antienvironmental lobbying efforts and Colberian activities. Satisfactorily examined if this renders the companys purported environmental stewardship better
90-100% A
Thoroughly determined all the stakeholders in this scenario. Thoroughly analyzed the ethics of PharmaCAREs treatment of the Colberias indigenous population and its rank-and-file workers versus that of its executives. Thoroughly determined whether Allen could legally fire each of the three (3) workers Donna, Tom, and Ayesha. Thoroughly suggested steps he should take to minimize the risks to his department and the company.
3. Determine whether Allen could legally fire each of the three (3) workersDonna, Tom, and Ayesha. Suggest steps he should take to minimize the risks to his department and the company. Weight: 15%
4. Determine the whistleblowing opportunities, obligations, and protections that could benefit Allen. Explain why and how Allen would benefit. Weight: 15%
Partially determined the whistleblowing opportunities, obligations, and protections that could benefit Allen. Partially explained why and how Allen would benefit.
Thoroughly determined the whistleblowing opportunities, obligations, and protections that could benefit Allen. Thoroughly explained why and how Allen would benefit. Thoroughly assessed PharmaCAREs environmental initiative against the backdrop of its antienvironmental lobbying efforts and Colberian activities. Thoroughly examined if this renders the companys purported environmental stewardship better
5. Assess PharmaCAREs environmental initiative against the backdrop of its anti-environmental lobbying efforts and Colberian activities. Examine if this renders the companys purported environmental stewardship better or worse and if the companys public stance should carry an obligation to be a leader in environmental matters.
Partially assessed PharmaCAREs environmental initiative against the backdrop of its antienvironmental lobbying efforts and Colberian activities. Partially examined if this renders the companys purported environmental stewardship better or worse and if the companys public
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6. Analyze the original purposes of and the changes to Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Determine which provision(s) of CERCLA apply to PharmaCARE in the scenario provided. Support the response. Weight: 15%
Partially analyzed the original purposes of and the changes to Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Partially determined which provision(s) of CERCLA apply to PharmaCARE in the scenario provided. Partially supported the response.
Satisfactorily analyzed the original purposes of and the changes to Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Satisfactorily determined which provision(s) of CERCLA apply to PharmaCARE in the scenario provided. Satisfactorily supported the response.
Thoroughly analyzed the original purposes of and the changes to Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Thoroughly determined which provision(s) of CERCLA apply to PharmaCARE in the scenario provided. Thoroughly supported the response.
7. 3 references Weight: 5%
Does not meet the required number of references; some or all references poor quality choices. 5-6 errors present
Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. 3-4 errors present
Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices. 0-2 errors present
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The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Analyze and assess legal and ethical restraints on marketing and advertising, relative to both consumers and organizations. Analyze and evaluate laws and regulations relative to product safety and liability.
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Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. Points: 300 Criteria
1. Research three to five (3-5) ethical issues relating to marketing and advertising, intellectual property, and regulation of product safety. Weight: 5%
Assignment 3: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Marketing, Product Safety, and Intellectual Property Unacceptable Below 70% F
Did not submit or incompletely researched three to five (3-5) ethical issues relating to marketing and advertising, intellectual property, and regulation of product safety. Did not submit or incompletely argued for or against Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) marketing by drug companies. Did not submit or incompletely determined who regulates compounding pharmacies under the current regulatory scheme, what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could / should have done in this scenario, and whether the FDA should be granted more power over compounding pharmacies. Did not submit or incompletely decided whether PharmaCAREs use of Colberian intellectual property would be ethical in accordance with utilitarianism.
Fair 70-79% C
Partially researched three to five (3-5) ethical issues relating to marketing and advertising, intellectual property, and regulation of product safety. Partially argued for or against Direct-toConsumer (DTC) marketing by drug companies. Partially determined who regulates compounding pharmacies under the current regulatory scheme, what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could / should have done in this scenario, and whether the FDA should be granted more power over compounding pharmacies. Partially decided whether PharmaCAREs use of Colberian intellectual property would be ethical in accordance with utilitarianism.
Proficient 80-89% B
Satisfactorily researched three to five (3-5) ethical issues relating to marketing and advertising, intellectual property, and regulation of product safety. Satisfactorily argued for or against Direct-toConsumer (DTC) marketing by drug companies. Satisfactorily determined who regulates compounding pharmacies under the current regulatory scheme, what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could / should have done in this scenario, and whether the FDA should be granted more power over compounding pharmacies. Satisfactorily decided whether PharmaCAREs use of Colberian intellectual property would be ethical in accordance with utilitarianism.
Exemplary 90-100% A
Thoroughly researched three to five (3-5) ethical issues relating to marketing and advertising, intellectual property, and regulation of product safety. Thoroughly argued for or against Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) marketing by drug companies. Thoroughly determined who regulates compounding pharmacies under the current regulatory scheme, what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could / should have done in this scenario, and whether the FDA should be granted more power over compounding pharmacies. Thoroughly decided whether PharmaCAREs use of Colberian intellectual property would be ethical in accordance with utilitarianism.
2. Argue for or against Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) marketing by drug companies. Weight: 5% 3. Determine who regulates compounding pharmacies under the current regulatory scheme, what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could / should have done in this scenario, and whether the FDA should be granted more power over compounding pharmacies. Weight: 10%
4a. Decide whether PharmaCAREs use of Colberian intellectual property would be ethical in accordance with utilitarianism. Weight: 5%
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6. Suggest at least three (3) ways the company could compensate the people and nation of Colberia for the use of its intellectual property and the damage to its environment. Weight: 10%
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9. Determine whether or not PharmaCARE lives up to its brand. Support the response. Weight: 5%
10. Recommend at least three (3) changes PharmaCARE can make to be more ethical going forward. Weight: 5%
Partially recommended at least three (3) changes PharmaCARE can make to be more ethical going forward. Does not meet the required number of references; some or all references poor quality choices. 5-6 errors present
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