Instructions for the Discussion Board: Assigned Discussion for Chapter 1: Due September This week you must read Chapter 1. See the Overview posted in this folder for assigned reading. You must post your discussion/responses to the assigned discussion topics/issues for Chapter 1. At least one of your posts for this module must be completed. You must post on at least two different days for this module. Note that the initial posting date will generally be on each week, but due to the Holiday, the initial posting date is . The assigned discussion topics/issues are in the textbook: -An Ethical Dilemma (beginning of the chapter)- answer questions 1-3 -Resolving Ethical Business Challenges (end of the chapter)- answer questions 1-3 Required Posts/Participation You will post your substantive response(s) to both topics listed above (An Ethical Dilemma, answer questions 1-3 in one substantive post, and Resolving Ethical Business Challenges, answer questions 1-3 in one substantive post). Also, you will post at least one response to a classmate regarding either topic. Therefore, you will post a minimum ofthree times for this module. You may participate more than the required minimum if you choose to do so, but only your first three posts will be evaluated for grading purposes. Please refer to the Discussion Boards section of this course and the forum for Module 1. This is where you will post your discussion. There is a link to the discussion board in this module folder. You must post in the forum before viewing classmates’ posts. Quality Standards: Postings satisfying the discussion Quality Standards will be: • QS1. In the writer’s own words (sources are identified as applicable, i.e. use proper citations where applicable), and supported by, and connected to, references in the assigned reading or other research. In-text citations must be used to indicate where sources (including the textbook) have been incorporated in the post and/or used to support your answer. You must provide an in-text citation even when a direct quote is not used (i.e. when you use an idea or summarize applicable material you will provide the in-text citation). When citing the textbook, simply indicate the page number or chapter/section if using the online version of the textbook. • When you are formulating your responses to post in the assigned discussion boards, please use the textbook to assist you in preparing your responses. You must use the material in your textbook to answer the questions. For example, a case in your textbook may address an issue which is similar to the issue contained in the question you are assigned to discuss. A detailed response to the question will attempt to compare and/or contrast the material in the textbook to the question. To earn points when answering questions, you must include the concepts discussed in the textbook. The concepts are found throughout the chapter, including but not limited to, the cases/examples in the chapter. Use any of the material in the chapter that is relevant. Incorporating your opinion or personal experiences will assist you in formulating an interesting and compelling answer. I expect you to post a response that contains more than “I agree . . .” or “I do not know . . .” etc. • QS3. Correct, direct, clear, and complete (relevant issues are identified and addressed, and limitations noted). Is your post clear? Did you accurately and clearly address the essence of the question, issue, problem or comment? Answer those questions from Chapter 1: QUESTIONS | EXERCISES 1. Identify the issues Sophie has to resolve. 2. Discuss the alternatives for Sophie. 3. What should Sophie do if company policy appears to conflict with the firm’s corporate culture? QUESTIONS | EXERCISES 1. Why should Lael get involved in reporting if she has not experienced any of the allegations the other employees are making? 2. What are some of the characteristics of Best East’s ethical culture that would create the current dilemma for Lael? 3. What should Lael do to resolve her concerns?
