Gbl 295

GBL 295 – Ethics Writing Assignment #1 (Fall, 2016) Instructions

As discussed in class, on or before October 06, 2016 at 11:59pm, you are to upload to D2L (via a drop

box) a typed paper (double spaced) answering TWO questions as outlined hereunder:

Answer One of these Two Questions:

(1)

In the article ‘Connecting the Dots: Synergies Among Grassroots Tools for Authentic

Sustainable Development’ (Chapter 7 of the Course Pack – Page 51), Professor Stenzel makes

the point that “increasing numbers of businesses emphasize social welfare and the environment

through their CSR programs”,

(a)

What facts/evidence does Professor Stenzel use in her article to support this

proposition?

(b)

Write whether you are agree or disagree with Professor Stenzel’s position, as

articulated above, and explain why you agree or disagree with Professor Stenzel.

- OR -

(2)

In the article at Chapter 8 of the MSU Course Pack – Page 119, ‘Our Ability to

Respond’, the author is critical of many, if not most, CSR programs,

(a)

What facts/evidence does the author use in the article to support these criticisms?

(b)

Write whether you are agree or disagree with the author’s criticisms of CSR

programs, and explain why you agree or disagree with these criticisms.

- AND -

Answer One of these Two Questions

(3)

Behanville High School has a history of fielding very bad sports teams. Incredibly, the

team has had a string of good luck and has advanced to the state championship game. The game

is scheduled to be played later today at an arena in Big City, Michigan - about 100 miles from

Behanville - and the team has stayed overnight in Big City. In complete violation of team rules,

exactly one-half of the members of the Behanville team violated, by an hour, a curfew set for all

team members. The coach of the team has always maintained that any violation of team rules

will result in a player being suspended for the next game the team plays. If the team members

who...