Writing Assignment 3

1) With what moral (or social) justification might sweatshops be normatively permitted? Is this justification strong enough to override concern for perpetrating known harm(s) upon employees? Why or why not? Relate your response to the model of ethical decision-making presented in the streaming video lectures for this class.

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2) Paul Hawken states “Markets are superb at setting prices but incapable of recognizing costs.” Why are managers generally so ignorant of the social and environmental costs of business? What practical managerial recommendations can you offer to bring cost and price into closer alignment?

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3) Provide an example of one organizational impediment for each of the following: willfull ignorance, moral uncertainty, ethical dilemma, and moral distress. Suggest a means for overcoming each of these (four in all).

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