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Before you start I want to tell u CLEARLY that the only resources you may USE is the files I will paste/upload. It is articles to answer these questions. DO NOT USE outside sources because it is not appropriate.
As you may see there are three parts of questions. SOLOMON, FRIEDMAN and ETHICAL ISSUES. Please be clear to answer it in that order. Do not mix it up.
The most any question will be worth is 20 points. If the study guide says that a question may be worth up to 20 points, then prepare accordingly. An answer to a 20 point question will usually take 4-7 well-worded sentences. (More if you use really short sentences.) A good answer to a 15 pointer will be more in the 3-5 sentence range. A good answer to a 10 pointer will be more in the 2-4 sentence range. Definition questions: A good way to define something is to first explain the meaning of the term and then give an example to illustrate and clarify the meaning. PLEASE follow this rules.
This are the questions…..
PART I. Solomon Readings:
1. Consider the following quote, “Business is an unsentimental, amoral activity. There is no room for those personal attachments and obligations that surround and ultimately give meaning non-business lives.” Question: How would Solomon respond to this claim? Please give at least three pieces of evidence that he would present to counter this claim. (For each piece of evidence, introduce the context in which he gives it. For example, “When talking about X, Solomon argues that ….” Or, in his section on X, Solomon argues that ….”) (15 points)
2. Explain fully Solomon’s view on competition in business. A good answer will highlight the virtues of competition, the pitfalls of competition, and some of the ideas that lead us to a misunderstanding of the role of competition in business, according to Solomon. (20 points)
3. Why does Solomon think it’s important to examine the metaphors we use to describe business? List at least two reasons. Also provide the context in which he makes the points (as in #1, above). (10 points)
PART II. Friedman, Mackey, Rodgers and Company:
4. State the main thesis of Friedman’s argument. (5 points)
5. Some people argue that the fact that business executives have a fiduciary duty to maximize profits for shareholders shows that business is not a moral social institution. Friedman and Rodgers would not agree with this. Use evidence from Friedman’s paper to show how he would argue against this claim. (10 points) Use evidence from T.J. Rodgers paper to show how he would argue against this claim. (10 points)
6. How does Friedman define a “socially responsible action?” (5 points)
7. Explain how Mackey argues that a company that engages in socially responsible actions (as defined by Friedman) can avoid Friedman’s claim that they are thereby stealing from shareholders and breaking promises to shareholders. (10 points)
8. Define the term “stakeholder” and give examples of 3 stakeholders. (10 points) Tip: We discussed this in class, but you may want to review Freeman’s article. The definition and examples won’t be hard to find.
9. Fiduciary Duties, Part 2: Briefly summarize the argument that Marens and Wicks give to support the claim that a legal fiduciary duty does not imply that managers are legally required always, and in all situations, to put shareholder interests first. (10 points) Tip: We discussed their argument on 4/18/Wed in conjunction with our evaluation of the article from The Stranger. You can find the handout that summarizes their view in the “Handouts” folder on Angel.
10. Case Question: Review the Fuller Glue case at the end of this document. Leaving the legal aspects of this case aside, discuss Fuller’s moral obligations in this scenario. To what extent are they obligated to go beyond the manufacture of a quality product which is safe when used for its proper purposes? Specifically, would they be wrong not to add the noxious oil to their product? Should they go even further and stop selling their product in these areas? Give a succinct, 3-4 sentence defense of your answer. Then give a succinct, 1-2 sentence rebuttal to your argument. Then, give a succinct 2-4 sentence reply to the objection. Your argument and the rebuttal should draw from our readings when appropriate. (20 points – yes, this 20 pointer will be a bit longer than the others.)
PART III. Ethical Culture:
11. Tyler, Dienhart, and Thomas (hereafter, TDT) derived two main propositions from their research. Please state them. (10 points) Tip: These are highlighted on the handout posted on Angel and distributed in class on 4/20/Friday.
12. According to TDT, what is the difference between outcome fairness and procedural fairness? (10 points)
13. According to TDT, what factor is most important for creating compliance? (5 points)
15. According to TDT, how can a company create a solid ethical culture? Give the best answer you can in 3-5 well-worded sentences. (15 points) Tip: focus on the “How” section of the handout
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