Virtue Ethics, business and finance assignment help

Assignment Overview

In this Case, you will be
applying virtue ethics to the Mattel case.

Required Reading

Part 1: Critical Thinking

Before you begin to write
up your Case, let’s consider what is meant by “critical thinking.” Critical
thinking is one of the five key rubric criteria by which your assignments are
graded. Therefore, it is required that you demonstrate evidence of critical thinking
in all assignments. For an overview of critical thinking, read the following
very carefully:

Kurland, D. (2000). What is
critical thinking? Critical Reading.
Retrieved fromhttp://www.criticalreading.com/critical_thinking.htm

Next, review the Critical Thinking Skills chart at
the following site. This is an excellent visual synopsis of the various
components of critical thinking. Note the questions that are associated with
each element of critical thinking:

A must have chart featuring
critical thinking skills. (2014). Educational
Technology and Mobile Learning. Retrieved from http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/05/a-must-have-chart-featuring-critical.html

Part 2: Virtue Ethics

Visit the library, and
locate the following article:

Sethi, S., Veral, E.,
Shapiro, H., & Emelianova, O. (2011). Mattel, Inc.: Global manufacturing
principles (GMP) – A life-cycle analysis of a company-based code of conduct in
the toy industry.Journal of Business
Ethics, 99(4), 483-517.
Retrieved from ProQuest. (see attached)

Case Assignment:

In a well-written min 5-page paper, discuss how three
virtues apply to the Mattel case.

Keys to the Assignment/Requirement:

1. 
Choose three virtues (e.g., justice, fairness, integrity,
courage, honor, truthfulness, etc.), and define each using a reputable online
dictionary (e.g., http://www.merriam-webster.com/).

2. 
Using a section heading for discussion of each of your chosen
virtues, discuss how each virtue applies to some ethical issue raised by the
Mattel case. For example, you might describe how the virtue you have selected
might have been used to more appropriately guide the actions, behaviors, and/or
policies of the company (e.g., you may choose to discuss the company’s working
conditions, worker safety, company fairness, or Mattel’s attitudes towards the
environment).

3. 
Be sure to use at least two sources from the library to support
your discussion and analysis (choose sources that are not included in the Background section).(See Attached Virtue Ethics Journal)

4. 
Follow The Student Guide to Writing a High Quality
Academic Paper guide.( see attached)

5. 
Don’t forget to properly cite your sources – both in-text and as
end references in APA Format! Plagiarism will not be tolerated, Turnitin.com
will be used to check for plagiarism.

6. 
You are expected to demonstrate evidence of critical thinking – as defined in
the background materials and the grading
rubric.

Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be evaluated using the grading rubric. (see attached)

Background material

Virtue ethics can be
traced as far back as Plato and Aristotle. Of course, virtues include such
traits as fairness, self-control, and generosity. It is not difficult to
understand how such characteristics – or virtues – as honesty and integrity
would be relevant in the context of business ethics. In this module, we will
use virtue ethics as a lens through which we will evaluate an organization’s
business practices.

The following sources
provide a very good overview of virtue ethics:

Velasquez, M., Andre,
C., Shanks, T., & Meyer, M. J. (2008). Ethics and virtue.Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Retrieved fromhttp://www.scu.edu/ethics/practicing/decision/ethicsandvirtue.html

Virtue ethics. (2011).Seven Oaks Philosophy.
Retrieved fromhttp://www.sevenoaksphilosophy.org/ethics/virtue.html