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Module 01 Written Assignment

Choose Your Own Ethical Adventure

Have you ever made a split-second decision, but wondered after the fact, “what if I had chosen a different option?” Part of studying ethics is the ability to assess the short and long-term consequences of a decision and then choose the option that will have the more favorable outcomes. This module’s assignment gives you the opportunity to turn back the hands of time and examine a time when you wish you would have selected a different path.

In a 1-2 page paper, summarize a time when you had to make an ethical decision. Explain how your different options would affect the outcome. What were some external factors that impacted your decision? If you would have been given more time to make your decision, how would this change your approach or outcome?

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Module 02 Course Project – Part I

For this first part of the project you will be creating a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) sheet highlighting Utilitarianism and Ethical Egoism, which are two of the most well-known ethical theories. A FAQ sheet is a document that compiles a collection of information in the form of questions with their applicable answers. The goal of this sheet will be to provide some foundational information to the participants that they can take with them as they move through the Diversity Fair. It also works as a good conversation starter as people who visit your booth will be covering various aspects of ethics.

You will need to establish a FAQ document and provide the following questions with their applicable answers.

  1. What are ethics?
  2. Why do ethics vary from person to person?
  3. What are key features of consequentialist theories?
  4. What are key features of utilitarianism?
  5. What are key features of ethical egoism?
  6. What are the differences between utilitarianism and ethical egoism?

Module 03 Written Assignment

Character in the Workplace: Building the Perfect Employee

For this week’s written assignment you are a manager at, Ad It Up, a mid-size marketing firm. Over the last five years you notice that issues relating to unethical practices seem to be on the rise. From minor issues, such as employees calling in sick when they should have used a personal/vacation day, to more serious issues, such as the inflation of hours billed to clients, the incidences are trending at a higher rate. In an attempt to curb these actions, the company decides to take a stronger stance and terminate those employees flagged as being unethical.

Along with a heightened emphasis on training, a revision of the code of ethics, and stricter enforcement of the policies, you have been tasked with hiring three entry-level marketing employees to replace some of the terminated employees. The company wants to attract employees who are not only talented, but are ethical. You need to create a help wanted ad that spells out the various virtues that you are seeking in an employee.

Instructions

Create a 1-page, help-wanted ad for an entry level marketing person. In your ad, provide the following details:

  1. Attention grabbing title
  2. A brief summary of the entry-level marketing position
  3. A list of the desired virtues applicants should possess. For this part, you will need to provide and explain five of the virtues covered in this week’s materials.
  4. Instructions for applying for the job.

Module 04 Written Assignment

Key Concepts of Confucian Ethics

As you will recall, the concept of Ren, or humanness, is the most important principle in Confucian ethics. This is the idea of treating others with compassion. Ren frames all other virtues (both moral and non-moral).

For this assignment, demonstrate your understanding of Ren and other key concepts of Confucian ethics by choosing one of the following options:

  • Write a Poem
  • Write lyrics and/or record a Song (may be an original tune or a parody)
  • Write a script and/or record a TV or Radio Commercial
  • Create a PowerPoint Presentation
  • Create a Movie Poster
  • Create a Travel Brochure

While you may choose any of the above formats, you must cover some of the basics surrounding Ren. Include a definition of it, examples of Ren in everyday life, why Ren is an important tenet in Confucian ethics, and how does one show Ren towards others?

What you submit to the drop box below will vary depending on which form of expression you choose above. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that what you submit can be easily viewed by an average person using a computer equipped with Internet access and Microsoft Office. Some examples might include:

  • Poem: would likely take the form of a Microsoft Word document.
  • Song: lyrics would likely be done in a Word document.
  • Song: audio recording would ideally be in an MP3 format (to ensure that the file is small enough to submit).
  • TV/Radio Commercial: script would likely be done in a Word document.
  • TV Commercial: video would likely be uploaded to YouTube (or similar) and hyperlink provided in the dropbox.
  • Radio Commercial: audio recording would ideally be in an MP3 format (to ensure that the file is small enough to submit)

Module 05 Course Project – Part II

As you continue to prepare for your booth at the diversity fair, you, along with your fellow committee members, want to provide the participants with information related to coexisting in a diverse environment. Through your coursework in your Ethics Around the Globe class, you feel that a brochure that provides information on Pluralism, Relativism, and Absolutism could be beneficial. These three terms address different ways that people with different ethical views can interact.

Your brochure will include the following:

  1. An introduction that provides an overview of ethical diversity.
  2. Definition of Pluralism and an applicable example
  3. Definition of Relativism and an applicable example
  4. Definition of Absolutism and an applicable example

Available credible resources so that participants can learn more: this can be from valid websites, your textbook, additional readings from the class, videos etc.

The brochure that you are creating is to be a tri-fold design, double-sided. Draw attention to your brochure by using well-placed art, an easy to read design with your content, and effective use of color.

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