3000 Words 5day Business
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Contemporary and International Issues in Business Ethics
3000 words
Essay Question:
“The right to freedom of conscience is justified by the interest we have in remaining true to our religious and moral convictions” Velasquez M (2012:427)
(Source: Velasquez, Manuel, G. 7th Ed., 2012, Business Ethics: Concepts and Cases, Prentice Hall.)
Discuss this statement and consider how the phenomenon of “whistleblowing” may be minimised within a company with reference to the following:
The legitimate rights of the company, its shareholders and fellow employees
The way in which a company is organised
Consider how the following Ethical Theories may inform this issue:
Utilitarian Theory, Kantian Theory, An Ethic of Care, Virtue Ethics
NB illustrate your discussion with relevant and summarised examples
There will be dedicated tutorial time for discussion