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Are CEOs entitled to increases in compensation when their company’s financial situation worsens, because their job becomes more challenging?

Week 3 Business Homework

Read the Ethics Activity at the back of Chapter 6 (Links to an external site.) and answer the following:

Ethical Dilemma:

1. Are CEOs entitled to increases in compensation when their company’s financial situation worsens, because their job becomes more challenging?

2. If they fail, are they entitled to huge severance packages for their efforts?

3. Should companies be required to divulge all details of compensation for their highest top managers, and what effect is such disclosure likely to have on executive pay?

How are the workers involved treated? If it makes use of animals or animal products, how are they treated? Are there environmental impacts to be considered?

Module 8 Paper

How are the workers involved treated? If it makes use of animals or animal products, how are they treated? Are there environmental impacts to be considered?

If a company, does it affiliate itself with political causes that you agree or disagree with? Does the company or its CEOs contribute money to causes or organizations that you agree or disagree with? Are there other factors that make you favor or disfavor this company or product, from a consumer ethics perspective?

Part I – Explain the results of your research. Did you learn information about the company that surprised you? (In this section, you should simply describe the results of your research. It should be no more than 1/3 of your finished paper).

Part II – Given what you’ve learned, do you believe you have a moral responsibility to change your purchasing behavior with regard to this company or product? Explain why, appealing to at least one moral theory we have studied in this course. Be sure to back up your statements with moral principles and arguments.

 

What organizational programs or processes can help achieve a values-driven culture of integrity?In this type of culture, what decision-making processes can the CEOs use to make ethical decisions?

Unit 3 – Discussion Board

Theresa and Mike want to create a merged company that is defined by a culture of integrity, thus aiding employees in making ethical decisions. They will begin by understanding the methods of embedding ethical decision making and behaviors into the culture, including their responsibilities as leaders. You, the consultant, are asked to provide recommendations and guidance to help them shape the culture they are intending. This discussion is about values, a culture of integrity, and the role of leaders in creating and maintaining it.

Review the scenario for this course, and discuss the following with your classmates:

What ethical theories can be used to create a values-driven culture of integrity?

What organizational programs or processes can help achieve a values-driven culture of integrity?

In this type of culture, what decision-making processes can the CEOs use to make ethical decisions?

Include any insights from your professional experience.