Lackawanna BUS105 2021 April Module 2 Assignment Discussion Debate Team Latest

BUS105 Introduction to Business

Module 2 Assignment  

Discussion Debate Team

You will be split into pairs to debate these ethical scenarios.  I will assign which side of the debate you will debate so prepare your argument whether you agree or disagree with your side of the debate.  You just need to submit your answer - don't worry about coordinating the answers.

Ali and Meyizel - Most companies these days are taking an active role in decreasing their carbon footprint.  Protecting the environment is an important element in social responsibility.  But, some companies feel it is too expensive to make the necessary changes to be socially responsible.  Ali - you will argue for companies being socially responsible and decreasing their carbon footprint.  Meyizel - you will argue against this debate.

Dominic and Nicholas - you are both salespeople and are promoting a product that you know has flaws.  It has been found to break within the first three months of use.  The company is working on fixing the flaws but want you to sell it in the meantime because they need the profit.  Dominic - give reasons why you will continue to sell the product even though you know it will not last long for the customer (you cannot tell them and cannot provide a replacement warranty).  Nicholas - explain how you are going to tell your managers that you do not want to sell the product and what you would like to do in the meantime.

Amber B and Faythe - It's wrong to lie but it's okay to call in sick when I have personal business to take care of.  I don't want to burn through my limited vacation days. Amber B - you will debate for this argument.  Faythe - you will debate against this argument.

Zymir and Jacqueline- Everyone should have a level playing field but it's fine to give my brother the first shot at my company's contract. I know he really needs the work.  Zymir - you will debate for this argument.   Jacqueline - you will debate against this argument.

Quinn and Megan - during working hours, you go out to lunch with your coworker.  He decides to have three beers with lunch.  There is a strict company policy about drinking on the job, and this employee is a driver for the company.  Quinn - you will argue the point as to why you would talk to your supervisor about the coworker drinking at lunch.  Megan - you will argue as to why you would not say anything.

Joshua and Amber M - Whether it’s the holidays, a special occasion, or some other milestone, your client may try to thank you for your hard work by giving you a gift. These situations are much more complicated than they seem because there are cultural, societal, and relationship factors to consider on top of the bond you and your client share. Joshua - you will debate for receiving gifts. Amber M - you will debate against receiving gifts.

 Brittany and Mark - It's not okay to steal paper from the office supply store but it's perfectly fine to "borrow" supplies from the storage closet at work to use at home.  The company owes me a bigger salary.  Brittany - you will debate for this argument.  Mark - you will debate against this argument.

Justin and Sarah - While this may feel like a minor blip in the grand scheme of workplace ethics, the improper use of the internet and company technology is a huge cost for organizations in lost time, worker productivity and company dollars. One survey found that 64% of employees visit non-work related websites during the workday. Not only is it a misuse of company tools and technology, but it’s also a misuse of company time. Whether you’re taking hourly breaks to check your social media news feed or know that your coworker is using company technology resources to work on freelance jobs, this “little white lie” of workplace ethics can create a snowball effect. Justin - you will debate that it is ok to use a company computer to check personal accounts.  Sarah - you will debate that it is not ok.

Riley and Alliesha - salaried employees do not punch a time clock to indicate when they are working.  Most salaried employees work more than 40 hours per week.  At your company, there is a strict rule about only taking a 30 minute lunch but some salaried employees are known to take 45 or even 60 minute lunches.  Riley - argue the reason(s) why this is ok.  Alliesha - argue the reason(s) why this is not ok.

Patty and Rolanda- a couple of co-workers are telling inappropriate jokes to each other in the break room when a third co-worker walks in and overhears them.  Patty - argue the point(s) for why the co-workers should stop telling these types of jokes.  Rolanda - argue the point(s) for why it's ok for the co-workers to tell these jokes.

Gianna and Tyrone- when leaving the office for the day, a co-worker back into another car in the parking lot. The co-worker leaves without leaving a note or finding out who owns the car. Gianna - you will argue why this is acceptable due to the fact that there is barely any damage and no one saw it happen. Tyrone - you will argue that it doesn't matter who much (or who little) damage was done, the right thing to do is to leave a note.