Unit I Article Review
Using the CSU Online Library, locate an article that discusses the topic of business ethics and write a two-page review of the article you selected. Topic ideas might include the role of ethics in the workplace, breach of ethics, the effect of internal and external forces on ethical compliance, global ethical considerations within a business, or ethics and employees.
Keep in mind that these are suggestions: please expand within the parameters of ethical topics as they relate to business ethics.
Your article review must address the following:
1. Summarize the article, and provide an analysis of the author's main points.
2. How does this article contribute to contemporary thinking about business ethics?
3. Assess the ethical issues faced by the business leader or leaders in the article.
4. How can you apply information in this article to your field?
5. How did this article fit your ethical view?
Your response must be a minimum of two full double-spaced pages, not including the title and reference pages.
Referenced sources must have accompanying citations, complying with APA guidelines. You must have at least two references. Those references must include at least one of the required reading articles and the scholarly article you selected to review from the CSU Online Library.
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Unit II Essay
Establishing a culture of sound business ethics within an organization is challenging, to say the least. Companies that market products which are not considered to be -healthy" for consumers have additional challenges. Using the CSU Online Library, research a company that markets -unhealthy" products. Examples might include tobacco or alcohol companies, but these examples are not exclusive. Respond to the following questions.
1. Briefly describe the company and its product and the ethical dilemma associated with the production and distribution of its products.
2. Examine how the perception of the product differs within cultures-both within the United States and globally.
3. How has this company handled the ethical implications of its product with a focus on social responsibility, integrity, and business ethics?
4. Explain how leadership within the organization can instill a culture of ethics within the marketing department as they strive to advertise a product that is not healthy for the customer.
Your response must be a minimum of two double-spaced pages, not including the title and reference pages. You are required to use at least one peer-reviewed source. Referenced sources must have accompanying citations, complying with APA guidelines.