Select and examine an unethical organization or CEO of your choice within the last 5 years. Discuss ethical issues that have existed or currently exist within the company or leadership. Synthesize your research and present a summary of your findings. From a strategic standpoint, explain what your chosen organization is doing correctly and explain what they could change in order to improve organizational performance. Give practical advice that is grounded in research, & synthesize your findings to provide your interpretation of the organization’s future outlook.
This is meant to be a real-world exercise that you may use as a practitioner in your career now and throughout your future advancement. It can also be used as a writing example for future practitioner positions. Writing samples are often asked for, during the application and interview process, for mid to senior-level positions within the private and public sectors. Please note the rubric below for further specifications and how you will be graded!
Formatting requirements:
• Must be written in paragraph format using APA style. This means that all citations, both in-text and on the reference page, must follow APA format. Please note that APA style should be used when formatting the paper (e.g., page numbers, spacing, margins, etc.).
• Must be 3 full pages (APA style). This does not include the cover page (if used), the reference section, and the appendices.
• You must include a minimum of 3 different references, but you may use as many as you feel are necessary to successfully develop your paper.
• Grammar and spelling should be corrected before submitting your paper
Potential Sources: Your sources should be of high quality and reputable among the academic and business community.
• The Faulkner University Library System and databases are available at https://libguides.faulkner.edu/databasesLinks to an external site.
• Various books, including our textbook
• Scholarly Articles
• Magazines and Newspapers (e.g., The Wall Street Journal)
Unicheck Plagiarism Tool will be used on this assignment. Any counts of plagiarism may impact your grade and or your enrollment status at Faulkner University.
Rubric
Ethics Project Rubric
Ethics Project Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction & Dilemma
The unethical business or CEO was clearly identified and explained. Issues were presented in such a way that the dilemma was or is an issue for a segment of society or society as a whole. 15 pts
Acceptable
Clear evidence was provided to display mastery of the criterion. 11.25 pts
Partial coverage
Some evidence of mastery was displayed, but additional support is necessary. 7.5 pts
Limited coverage
Much more evidence is necessary to display mastery of the criterion.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEthical & Company Analysis
Discussed ethical issues that have existed or currently exist within the company or leadership. Explain what your chosen organization is doing correctly and incorrectly. 15 to >11.25 pts
Acceptable
Clear evidence was provided to display mastery of the criterion. 11.25 to >7.5 pts
Partial coverage
Some evidence of mastery was displayed, but additional support is necessary. 7.5 to >0 pts
Limited coverage
Much more evidence is necessary to display mastery of the criterion.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Breath of Project (Team Environment)
Gave practical advice that is grounded in research & synthesize your findings to provide your interpretation of the organization’s outlook. Asked classmates their views and opinions of said findings and projected applications to classmates’ findings. 15 to >11.25 pts
Acceptable
Clear evidence was provided to display mastery of the criterion. 11.25 to >7.5 pts
Partial coverage
Some evidence of mastery was displayed, but additional support is necessary. 7.5 to >0 pts
Limited coverage
Much more evidence is necessary to display mastery of the criterion.
15 pts
