Overview
Project Overview
In this group project, you will investigate a national or international business company that
has been implicated in unethical conduct. Your goal is to assess the company's ethical
standards, analyze the underlying issues, and propose actionable recommendations to
resolve the ethical dilemmas. This project will require collaboration and application of
course materials to develop a comprehensive consultation report.
Project Components
1. Company Selection
- Identify a company known for recent unethical practices (e.g., fraud, environmental
harm, labor violation ).
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- Obtain approval from the instructor on your chosen company.
2. Research and Analysis
- Background Information : Provide a brief overview of the company, including its mission,
vision, and core values.
- Case Analysis: investigate the unethical conduct, detailing the specific actions and their
impacts on stakeholders (employees, customers, community, etc.).
- Ethical Standards Assessment: Evaluate the company's existing ethical policies and
practices. Consider how well they align with established ethical frameworks and best
practice discussed in class.
3. Identify Root Causes
- Analyze factors contributing to the unethical conduct. Consider Organization culture,
leadership decisions, and external pressures.
4. Recommendations for Improvement
- Develop realistic and Actionable suggestions for the company to improve its ethical
standards. Recommendations may include:
- Revising policies and procedures
- Enhancing employee training programs
- ImplemenBng a whistleblower protection system
- Establishing an ethics commiWee
5. Consultation Report
- Structure: Executive Summary, Company Overview, Ethical Case Analysis,
Recommendations, Conclusion, References.
- formatting: Clear, professional presentation suitable for submission to the company. Aim
for 10-15 pages, double-spaced, with appropriate citations.
6. Presentation
- Prepare a 15-20 minute presentation summarising your findings and recommendations.
- Ensure equal pfrom all group members in the presentation
- Use visual aids to enhance understanding and engagement.Please chose ENRON as the Co