Week 4 Assignment: Elaborate on the effects of Ethical Behavior

Using the FololeMuliaga case study as a basis, evaluate alternative actions and consequences to Mercury Energy. In your paper, be sure to specifically address the following:

Briefly summarize the FololeMuliaga scenario.

• Assess the consequences/outcome.
• Elaborate on whether the actions by Mercury Energy were illegal.
• Explain whether you agree with the police and coroner's decisions.
• Determine which reforms/guidelines were adopted as a result of this tragedy, and then explain their importance as supported by the research.
• Support your paper with a minimum of five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 5 pages, not including title and reference pages

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy.

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Week 4: Shades of Grey: The Case of FololeMuliaga

There are instances, as explored last week, in which an individual or corporation makes obvious and purposive unethical (and often illegal) choices at key decision points. However, there are also times in which the situation is less clear, without evidence that any of the decision-makers in the case were conscious that their choices also involved moral choices. These types of situations are often overlooked in an examination of ethics, but are quite important to review and consider. These are the types of cases that we, as managers and leaders, may very well face.

Review the resources listed in the Books and Resources area below to prepare for this week's assignment(s).

Complete the following Spotlight on Skills if you need assistance with the tools used to complete your assignments.

Library Spotlight on Skills: Identifying and Evaluating Information
As you review the information you find in your research, remember to also carefully evaluate it to ensure the resources are appropriate, accurate, and unbiased. For more information about what a scholarly/peer-reviewed research article is, and how to determine whether you have located one or not, please see this page in the Library Research Process area:
http://library.ncu.edu/dw/index/296