Final Paper

Prepare an 11- to 15-page paper (not including the title and reference pages) that assesses a legal/ethical issue or situation relating to a current, previous, or potential future work environment. Use at least 10 scholarly sources that are suitable for research in a graduate-level course.

Your paper must include the following:

• A description of a business situation that presents a legal and ethical issue. The business situation must be from prior, current, or anticipated future employment experiences or from a current event. The description of the business situation must not exceed two pages.
• An analysis of the ethical concerns raised by the situation.
  • Apply at least two different ethical theories to the situation to support at least two different outcomes.
  • The paper must determine which ethical outlook as applied to this particular situation will result in the best legal outcome for the business.
• An explanation of at least three of the relevant areas of law that have been addressed in this course (e.g., constitutional law, contracts, anti-trust law, securities regulations, employment law, environmental law, crimes, or torts) and an assessment of the each area of law as it applies to the business situation identified.
• A recommendation to reduce liability exposure and improve the ethical climate or the overall ethics of the situation. Your recommendation must be supported by specific legal, ethical, and business principles. A recommendation to reduce liability exposure and improve the ethical climate or the overall ethics of the situation.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

• Must be 11 to 15 double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student's name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor's name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement which identifies the focus of the paper.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least 10 scholarly sources.
• Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.