Assignment

Part 1

150 words - can be completed in 2-3 paragraphs. In your own words. If reference is used it should be in APA format and include in-text citation.

Select a recent ethical breach at a company. Briefly describe what happened, and the effects on stakeholders. Why do you think it is noteworthy?

Part 2

150 words - can be completed in 1-2 paragraphs. In your own words. If reference is used it should be in APA format and include in-text citation.

Why is ethical misconduct more difficult for a business to overcome than poor financial performance?

Part 3

Must have a good intro and conclusion. Write a clear structure or pattern and a coherent paper. Paper should have excellent section transitions and paragraph transitions. Know your audience & guides reader.

Conduct academic research on retailers who choose to open during Thanksgiving Day. Explore both sides of the issue and pick a side. Articulate why you chose a particular side. Utilize credible resources to support your position. Communicate your side and findings in a 2-3 page paper with at least 3 supporting sources.

IMPORTANT MUST INCLUDE THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS IN THE ESSAY.

Clearly identifies the ethical issues of retailers being open on Thanksgiving and discusses each of the following questions: ""What stakeholders could be negatively affected by retailers being open on Thanksgiving?"" ""What would those negative effects be?"" ""What stakeholders could be positively affected by retailers being open on Thanksgiving?"" ""What would those Positive effects be?"" ""How should retailers rank the influence of these stakeholders in order to decide which stakeholder needs to prioritize?""

Guide to answers:

Here are two articles found to get you started with your academic research.

Zarya, V. (2015, October 2). This retailer is taking (somewhat of) a stand against Black Friday shopping madness.Fortune, na.

Subramanian, C. (2013, November 20). Thanksgiving Is the New Black Friday. Time, na,1.