Instructions for Assignment
· You must answer 5 out of 8 questions provided.
· An answer would require XXXXXXXXXXwords to adequately demonstrate knowledge of the concept.
· Referencing should be appropriately done. The Harvard Anglia type is prefe
ed.
DO ANY FIVE QUESTIONS.
Question 1.
As a student of business ethics and sustainability, challenges of globalisation have emerged and considerable interest has been directed towards the development of new ways of addressing the diverse impact of business in society. Critically discuss two of the four global challenges impacting business in society today.
Question 2.
Ethical theories are categorised into consequentialists (teleological) and non- consequentialists (deontological) theories. Describe one theory from each and how it may be applied in a business sense.
Question 3.
Globalisation has impacted on employment, manufacturing, legal, accountability and cultural issues. Describe from an ethical perspective how culture is impacted by Globalisation.
Question 4.
Milton Friedman in 1970 put forward an argument that it was the sole responsibility of business to make a profit. Describe how the study of business ethics addresses this concern and any counter arguments discussed in our subject to date.
Question 5.
Feminist ethics was introduced as an alternative ethical theory and championed by who? Describe the theory and give an example of how it relates to society.
Question 6.
Describe the ethical decision making process and give an example of this process in action.
Question 7.
Lawrence Kohlberg described cognitive moral development that established three
oad levels. Describe one of these levels and give an example of how a business may be said to be operating at this level.
Question 8.
Define the
oad and na
ow economic views and how they may impact on government.