Your writing assignment this week is to complete the final section, Decision, AND compile all of the elements from the previous weeks into a coherent paper analyzing an ethical dilemma in the workplace. Decision: The decision you are stating is the solution which you have determined best resolves the ethical dilemma about which you have been writing.
Make a decision and state it clearly, including why it is best.
Justify it and defend it against criticism.
Tell how will you carry it out?
Identify who will object to the decision.
What are the weaknesses of the decision?
How will you defend the decision?
Explain how your solution is ethical and legal.
The paper must contain all of the sections from previous weeks and have these section headings.
REMEMBER: You have written sections 1 through 6 already, along with your references.
Introduction: Explain why you chose the topic, why it is important and timely, and why others should care about it too.
Background of the Real Case: Focus in on the particular case. Show how this case is a good fit based on your topic choice. Ethical Dilemmas: Explain the ethical dilemmas raised by this particular case. What makes this case challenging?
Application of Ethical Theory: Consider how the ethical dilemmas would be resolved by different schools of ethical thought.
Application of the Law: What are the legal ramifications of this case? Are any laws being broken? Is there any pending legislation? Potential Solutions and Impacts: Analyze various ways of solving the problem based on the application of different ethical theories. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each possible solution? Decision: Assume the decision is yours alone to make. Make the final decision and defend it against potential objections.
References: Sources must be cited and documented using APA style.
The paper should include all of the areas above. It should be written in your own words and be well-researched, well-reasoned, and well-documented. Your assignment will be graded on your demonstrated understanding and application of course material, your critical thinking and creative solutions, and your organization and grammar.