1) Writing Prompt:Rights in Business
What right do you think is most often neglected or violated in the employment relationship? Give an example, identify what type of right it is, and explain what entitlement it grants to employers or employees.
Provide no less than a 1 full page response to the above question. Separate your response into 3 paragraphs:
1st paragraph – Give an example of what you think is most often neglected or violated in the employment relationship
2nd paragraph – Identify the right that applies
3rd paragraph – Explain what entitlement it grants to employees or employees
Double check your work for spelling and grammatical accuracy. Cite any part of your response that are direct quotes from the text or other sources.
Plagiarism is not tolerated.
2) Page 95 – Writing Prompt: Actual and Potential Conflicts of Interest
Suppose that a good friend of yours is hired to be your direct supervisor at work. This person will now conduct your official performance reviews and determine whether you get raises or promotions, more desirable work assignments, permission for requested days off, and so on.
1. Do you have a responsibility to inform your employer of your friendship with this person?
2. What other actions could you take to prevent the possibility of favoritism?
3. What if you believe your friend is fair-minded enough to treat you the same as your coworkers while on the job?
Provide no less than 1 full page response to the above questions and answer each question as a separate paragraph.
3) Writing Prompt: Ethical Framework for Hostile Takeovers
In view of Maxxam’s takeover of Pacific Lumber, do you believe that hostile takeovers are morally wrong, or could they be morally permissible or even desirable in certain circumstances? What do you think is the most important ethical objection to hostile takeovers? Explain your reasoning.
Provide no less than 1 full page response to the above questions and answer each question as a separate paragraph.
I want to assess your level of understanding and critical thinking. Therefore, I am interested in more than your opinion. You must support your response with text material from the chapter.
Double check your work for spelling and grammatical accuracy. Cite any part of your response that are direct quotes from the text or other sources. Plagiarism is not tolerated.
4) Writing Prompt: The Case against Discrimination
1. Which argument against discrimination do you find most compelling?
2. How would you convince someone that discrimination is wrong?
3. How would you have that conversation with someone who unwittingly exhibits prejudiced beliefs or behavior?
Provide no less than 1 full page response to the above questions and answer each question as a separate paragraph.
