Today’s global market creates a whole new set of ethical dilemmas for business owners, especially those involved in the social media world. Of course, one could argue that the leadership of social media can’t be the moral compass for the world. Still, to what extent does the leadership of social media businesses have an ethical obligation to its users and be profitable simultaneously? Furthermore, once a business goes public, it also has an ethical obligation to its shareholders. One such example that has been in the news recently is Facebook.
Instructions
Begin by watching the following video, The Facebook Dilemma. As you are doing so, note the ethical violations of Facebook and how the violations are addressed.
Next, compose a 4–5-page report that includes the following:
- Explain the central issue of this case, along with a description of the ethical issues that are identified/presented and how Facebook addressed each.
- Detail the role power play in the leaders’ decision-making for Facebook. Assess the type(s) of power and explain whether leaders used the power positively and effectively.
- Finally, create a detailed ethical training plan that Facebook should follow should such issues or instances arise again in the future.
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