Business Ethics
•You will have to give a clear account of the views you are discussing but you are not to write a report. Instead you are to argue for a particular position. That is what philosophers do. They “argue” on rational grounds.
The essay topics ask you to defend a philosophical view and critique an opposing view. In writing these essays, imagine yourself in the position of a defender of a particular philosophical view. You will not be asked to “believe” the philosophy in question, only defend it. Also, avoid the temptation to get too far into the fiction: do write these as serious essays: ie. keep the focus on philosophy.

The essays should have the following parts, in no particular order:
1. A clear presentation of the philosophical view you are attempting to defend and criticize. (For example, if you are discussing utilitarianism (or Kantian ethics, or egoism) give a clear account of what the views are—what they hold. Different kinds of utilitarians; deontologists etc may hold different views.)
2. Supporting reasons for why this is the correct view, citing sources from the text is necessary;
3. A brief presentation of the opposing viewpoint;
4. A critique of this viewpoint.
• **Essay 2 is due at the end of Week 7 Sunday by 11:59 Eastern Time. (See late policy)
Choose either question 1 OR question 2 (NOT both).
1. Discuss the issue of workplace privacy. To what extent should management have control of what you do on the job (for example, monitor emails and internet) and to what extent should they have a say in what you do outside the workplace (for example, political affiliations, drinking etc) (See eReadings)

Business Ethics

Write up an annotated bibliography on my oil & gas thesis paper. see sample annotated bibliography, formatted following APA guidelines.

This bibliography contains the following two components:

• References (sources)
• Brief written evaluation (summary) of each source
Note: Your annotated bibliography must be properly formatted using APA guidelines.

Your annotated bibliography must contain the following items:

1. A completed thesis statement, which connects or aligns with your selected references (sources).

2. A short paragraph that evaluates/summarizes each of your references. When evaluating and selecting your references, consider the following questions:

o Are the author’s sources credible for your topic?

o Is the information in the article useful? Why or why not?

o How are you going to use the information in the article to increase the effectiveness of your paper?

HINT: Be specific in how you plan to use the information and what information you plan to use.

Sample APA Annotation

Ehrenreich, B. (2001). Nickel and dimed: On (not) getting by in America. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

In this book of nonfiction based on the journalist’s experiential research, Ehrenreich attempts to ascertain whether it is currently possible for an individual to live on a minimum-wage in America. Taking jobs as a waitress, a maid in a cleaning service, and a Walmart sales employee, the author summarizes and reflects on her work, her relationships with fellow workers, and her financial struggles in each situation.

An experienced journalist, Ehrenreich is aware of the limitations of her experiment and the ethical implications of her experiential research tactics and reflects on these issues in the text. The author is forthcoming about her methods and supplements her experiences with scholarly research on her places of employment, the economy, and the rising cost of living in America. Ehrenreich’s project is timely, descriptive, and well-researched.

The annotation above both summarizes and assesses the book in the citation. The first paragraph provides a brief summary of the author’s project in the book, covering the main points of the work.

Business Ethics

Write up an annotated bibliography on my oil & gas thesis paper. see sample annotated bibliography, formatted following APA guidelines.

This bibliography contains the following two components:

• References (sources)
• Brief written evaluation (summary) of each source
Note: Your annotated bibliography must be properly formatted using APA guidelines.

Your annotated bibliography must contain the following items:

1. A completed thesis statement, which connects or aligns with your selected references (sources).

2. A short paragraph that evaluates/summarizes each of your references. When evaluating and selecting your references, consider the following questions:

o Are the author’s sources credible for your topic?

o Is the information in the article useful? Why or why not?

o How are you going to use the information in the article to increase the effectiveness of your paper?

HINT: Be specific in how you plan to use the information and what information you plan to use.

Sample APA Annotation

Ehrenreich, B. (2001). Nickel and dimed: On (not) getting by in America. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

In this book of nonfiction based on the journalist’s experiential research, Ehrenreich attempts to ascertain whether it is currently possible for an individual to live on a minimum-wage in America. Taking jobs as a waitress, a maid in a cleaning service, and a Walmart sales employee, the author summarizes and reflects on her work, her relationships with fellow workers, and her financial struggles in each situation.

An experienced journalist, Ehrenreich is aware of the limitations of her experiment and the ethical implications of her experiential research tactics and reflects on these issues in the text. The author is forthcoming about her methods and supplements her experiences with scholarly research on her places of employment, the economy, and the rising cost of living in America. Ehrenreich’s project is timely, descriptive, and well-researched.

The annotation above both summarizes and assesses the book in the citation. The first paragraph provides a brief summary of the author’s project in the book, covering the main points of the work.