Not All Companies Are Viewed as Equal-Business Ethics_ Follow the Instructions

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In the land of free trade, the public does not view all industries as

equal. Do you believe that is ethical? Do you believe that some

industries are unfairly targeted? Should it be consumers’ choice to

partake in products that are not healthy for them, or do those companies

have an ethical obligation to protect people? In this assignment, you

will choose one (1) industry to write about. Possible

industries to research could be tobacco, soda, alcohol, casinos, or

candy companies, just to name a few.

Write a one and a half to two (1½ – 2) page paper in which you:

  1. Become an advocate for either the consumer or the industry. Prepare
    an argument explaining the major reasons why you support either the
    consumer or the industry.
  2. Explain the role capitalism plays in corporate decision making.
  3. Discuss if you believe it is possible for a company to cater to both
    its best interest and that of the consumer conjointly or if one always
    has to prevail. Justify your response.
  4. Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
  5. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
    1. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
    2. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your
      name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover
      page is not included in the required page length.
    3. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA
      format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Determine the considerations for and process of ethical business
    decision making to balance corporate and social responsibilities, and
    address moral, economic, and legal concerns.
  • Analyze selected business situations using the predominant ethical
    theories, such as utilitarian, Kantian, and virtue ethics to guide
    ethical business decision making.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in business ethics.
  • Write clearly and concisely about business ethics using proper writing mechanics.