Essays and Research Papers on Business Ethics

This 10 page paper addresses ethical issues pertinent to corporate America. Whether a values based or compliance approach is better is one question addressed. The paper supports the notion that the law is sufficient to address all concerns related to corporate ethics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page overview of the issues surrounding mandatory drug testing in certain occupations. This paper reviews several of the laws pertaining to the issue, concluding that the federal law allowing drug testing for those in critical positions in defense and transportation is necessary. Equally necessary, however, is mandatory testing in the medical ...

A 9 page paper that explores the issue of who owns information and the associated issue regarding the ethics of using any piece of information. Neither privacy laws nor copyright laws cover all the information that is available today. As a result of the Internet, anyone can access just about any piece of information ...

A 7 page paper discussing Google's choice to operate two Chinese language sites, one self-censored within China and another uncensored site outside of China. The decision allows Google to operate within China law while also serving stakeholders. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines OSHA laws and charges that the meat packing industry is not looking out for their workers. Deontological and utilitarian theories are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper addressing organizational AIDS policy. AIDS continues to increase in the numbers of people infected with the HIV virus, and its action is so closely aligned with that of cancer that the two often are combined in research efforts. It still is warily viewed by many, however. Organizational policy is more closely guided ...

This 3 page paper provides some examples of how this law applies to U.S. firms and international firms. How it affects American firms is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper responds to five questions: Can a code of conduct be an ethics code if it only restates legal requirements? Provide an example of an ethics code that goes beyond the law. What are some of the best practices for promoting an ethics code? Identify five employee behaviors that are less justifiable ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the company and then explores a law suit waged by Massachusetts employees. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses whether or not corporate greed is defensible. The writer argues that, to a certain extent, Gordon Gekko in Wall Street is right, greed is capitalism at its finest, but only when the desire for profits is held in check by sensible laws and public policy that promotes the ...

This 3-page paper answers whether or not there can be another Enron, based on the laws and acts based on the wake of the corporate scandals of 2001 and 2002. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page paper that provides an ethical analysis of this famous case of the spilled coffee. The facts are first related and discussed, including those that did not get published in the media. For example, Liebeck, the plaintiff, was not driving the car and the car was not in motion when the coffee spilled. ...

This 3 page paper looks at the regulation and related controversies concerning the control of casinos in the US. Discussion on the different regime of Indian Tribal casinos and commercial casinos is included. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

5 pages in length. Humanity has turned into a selfish, egotistical and myopic entity. No longer are people more concerned with others than they are with themselves. This move away from benevolence has caused considerable harm to man's reputation, as well as to the manner in which people interact. However, there does not appear to ...

In this 7 page research paper, the writer presents an analysis of ethical issues to be considered when marketing products overseas. Bribery, government interference, and customs clearance are among the many issues discussed. Also examined are ways to deal with the problem(s). Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 12 page paper that discusses ethics according to William H. Shaw and Vincent Barry in terms of moral distinctions, moral arguments, and the relevant facts of the case of Kaveh Moussavi of IBM who refused to bribe Mexican officials. As a result, IBM lost the deal. Weight is given to the philosophies of Kant, ...

A 10 page paper on the breakdown of ethical standards in the workplace today. It gives statistics on the prevalence of unethical or illegal practices at work, analyzes why these seem to be more prevalent today, and offers solutions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page report on the debate surrounding the use of silicone gel breast implants. Ralph Nader involved himself in the controversy in 1988. Since then, various groups have come forward with comments: consumer groups in favor of the implants, consumer groups in opposition to the implants, attorneys, insurance companies, plastic surgeons, and even Congress. ...

A 5 page paper on the business strategies Glaxo-Wellcome learned from the continued development of AZT and how that lesson was applied to both fiscal and ethical company concerns. The writer argues that the company should be used as a model for other pharmaceutical companies seeking to resolve conflicting fiscal and social responsibility issues. Bibliography ...

This 8 page paper discusses the alternative as well as recommended actions for a company to take following a scandal that involves fraud. Corporate ethical conduct is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Ethclim.wpt

A 3 page paper examining the ethics behind using insider information to recommend a specific stock purchase. A broker has nonpublic information on a specific stock he intends to recommend to all his clients without regard to their individual circumstances or their own investment goals. This paper counts the ways in which Charlie is about ...

A 5 page overview of the concept of product liability. Utilizes an ethical analysis of the responsibility of a manufacturer to provide a “safe” product and presents the dilemma of guns and tobacco. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper arguing that the ongoing Joe Camel cigarette advertising campaign has directly contributed to a significant increase in both the numbers of underage smokers and the rate at which they smoke. As it becomes increasingly difficult for cigarette manufacturers to reach their target adult audiences with this product, several have been ...

This 10 page paper looks at the concept of work ethic and tries to define it through exemplification. Seven specific components are examined and the discussion takes a Christian point of view. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper examining a hypothetical situation involving a man with insider information on stocks. In this scenario we examine the ethical concerns involved in his potential actions. The material this individual has privy to must be thoroughly examined, first of all, to establish whether it is of worth or not. From there we discuss the various ethical, ...