College of Business Administration

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Social and Ethical Issues in Business

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Discussion Questions for Ethics Summary:


1) There are several sides to the debate regarding international trade in tobacco products. Which of these arguments have you found to be most compelling, and why? What does your position on this issue reveal about whether you are more deontological or utilitarian in your moral reasoning?

2) In The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, LeGuin presents a vision for a perfect utilitarian society. Yet, there are those who leave this society. Why would anyone choose to depart such happiness?

3) The video Anatomy of a Takeover has clear links with your term paper. What conclusion is drawn on the topic of whose interests you represent as a manager? What counter-arguments can you offer to this general conclusion?

4) Outline the strengths and weaknesses of each ethical framework covered in class. Which framework do you consider of greatest relevance to managerial decision-making, and why?


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