What ethical theories are important for managers to use in an organization? 

Managers are often faced with ethical dilemmas in organizations. They often use ethical decision-making tools to help them make appropriate choices. Then, they have to effectively communicate their decisions to their employees. An organizational culture that has integrity is often driven by managers that demonstrate values and strong ethical standards.

Please review the following articles on ethics and business communication:

Reflect back on what you have learned about these topics in your program. Then as a refresher, research ethical theories, ethical decision-making, and business communication, and please answer the following questions:

  • What ethical theories are important for managers to use in an organization?
  • What steps or process should a manager use to make ethical decisions?
  • What business communication theories help a manager communicate effectively?
  • What are your preferred methods of business communication and why are they effective?
consider how further exploration of the viewpoints around their topic would potentially change the lens through which they currently view the event.

In response to your Sheena and John posts, share any preconceived notions you may have about their topic. Lastly, consider how further exploration of the viewpoints around their topic would potentially change the lens through which they currently view the event.

Sheena post

I do not think this statement represents the entire picture. For me I would include what was it about the native land that was so desirable to these people. In preparing for the Cherokee removal, state and federal officials were motivated solely by desire to seize the natives’ land. The native’s land was desirable to the eyes of state and federal officers. They wanted the native’s land and made a plan to drive the Cherokees away. For this revision, I wanted to make it more appealing to my audience of high school aged kids and young adults. I would like to research more on my topic and see if there journals from Abraham Lincoln and the people who worked for him. It would be great if I could find audio of Lincoln discussing his idea of the Emancipation Proclamation.

What is the financial health of this entity? 
PPT
 
  1. Financial Plan (Fictional,)
    1. The financial analysis for a business plan should contain a forecast of operations.
    2. This section should contain the numbers that illustrate how the service is expected to operate over an initial period of time (based on the requirements of your fictional organization).
    3. It’s possible your financial plan will at minimum have a cash flow statement and could possibly also require a balance sheet and an income statement.
  2. TEAM RECOMMENDATIONS
    1. After your review of your fictitious (or real) entity, what are your thoughts?  What is the financial health of this entity?  What information would have been nice to further understand?
    2. Any commentary or “a ha” moments did you have?
What would be the estimated cost/benefit under each option?

Instructions:

Create a PowerPoint deck (made up of no more than 6 slides) to present your findings, addressing the following questions for Annie:

• What would be the estimated cost/benefit under each option?

• What is your recommendation?

• What are some of the assumptions we had to make, which will require further validation?

• What additional activities should we perform in order to finalize our recommendation?

• What are some of the additional qualitative benefits/considerations for each option?

• What did you find easiest/most challenging about the exercise?

Provide the back-up calculations used for your recommendation in an Excel file.

provide details of the current issue/problem, a discussion on at least three possible solutions to the issue/problem, and explains which solution is most suitable and why. 

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:  Students will select a current business law related legal issue/problem and write a Reflective Paper on that issue.  The paper will include at least 3 current sources and a personal reflection on why that issue is so important.  The paper should provide details of the current issue/problem, a discussion on at least three possible solutions to the issue/problem, and explains which solution is most suitable and why.  The paper should be 6-8 pages in length and written in proper APA format.

All assignments are to be submitted via blackboard in a Microsoft Word format.

What factors contributed to the loss of confidence in the Chipotle brand?

Write a 350- to 700-word response that addresses the following questions:

  • What factors contributed to the loss of confidence in the Chipotle brand?
  • Do the actions taken to-date present a strategy that would improve consumer trust? Why or why not?
  • Consider Chipotle’s competitors. How does Chipotle’s internal environment compare to the internal environment of one of its competitors? Based on this analysis, what is the probability that the strategic moves implemented by Chipotle would lead to a sustainable competitive advantage? Explain.
  • What additional recommendations would you make for Chipotle to gain consumer trust and reclaim a leadership role in the fast-food industry? Provide justification for your response.
  • Based on the information presented in this case study, what kind of business strategy would you suggest to help Chipotle achieve a competitive advantage?

Submit your assignment.

Identify in 350 to 525 words what the plan does well, in addition to areas for improvement.

Research and select a sample strategic plan in an industry with which you are familiar or interested. Be sure it includes the various components of a typical strategic plan. Reference Figure 1.1 “Identifying a Company’s Strategy—What to Look For” in Ch. 1 of your text.

Identify in 350 to 525 words what the plan does well, in addition to areas for improvement.

Discuss whether the plan:

  • Clearly states where the organization is going and how it will get there
  • Evaluates the organization’s external and internal environments
  • Includes a people plan and addresses achievement of a diverse workforce
  • Includes corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability
Explain the potential advantages and disadvantages of nanotechnology in healthcare and discuss whether you would or would not support further research.

Directions:

Genetic engineering has become a part of our culture, and it is difficult to tell the difference between unmodified and genetically modified food sources, such as plants and animals. After reading this module’s material regarding vectors in biotechnology, consider the potential for nanotechnology and gene therapy.

For your initial discussion post, research nanotechnology and its potential use in biotechnology. Explain the potential advantages and disadvantages of nanotechnology in healthcare and discuss whether you would or would not support further research.