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Select one of the sample essay topics given below or a different topic of your own choosing (subject to the instructor\u2019s approval).\u00a0 This is not intended to be a research paper, so little-to-no research should be necessary.\u00a0 Instead, the purpose of the essay is to discuss and analyse the topic in a way that demonstrates awareness and understanding of the complexities of the ethical issues involved.<\/p>\n

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The essay should be approximately 1500 words in length.\u00a0 It is due in-class on May 26.\u00a0 Essays should be printed; do not submit them electronically.\u00a0 Late submissions will be penalised 2 points (out of 30) per day.<\/p>\n

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  1. Choose an event or scenario from the business world.\u00a0 This could be a real-world event (i.e. a story from the news) or a general business phenomenon (e.g. the \u201cglass-ceiling\u201d or \u201coutsourcing\u201d).\u00a0 Evaluate the chosen topic using the two ethical theories of consequentialism and deontology.\u00a0 Explain how the topic in question could be understood from the perspective of each theory.\u00a0 Decide which theory you believe gives the superior or more accurate evaluation of the topic and argue for your choice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Do you believe it is fair to characterise our business culture as operating by different, \u201clooser\u201d ethical standards than the rest of our society?\u00a0 Why or why not?\u00a0 Are there any business practices that do appear to be held to \u201clooser\u201d standards that you believe should not be?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Outline Peter Singer\u2019s Argument for an Obligation to Assist.\u00a0 Do you agree or disagree with Singer\u2019s reasoning and its implications?\u00a0 Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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