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Ethics Essay
Short brief – You have to follow the structure below, use the ethical theory (I will attach ppt files
for you), and you must explain why I decide to use this theory. you have to show in the essay
“how a business decision that you make in an organisation can affect many people.”
In the structure below, there is a case study that you have to relate with, and 3 requirements
include 1. Discuss the problem from the viewpoint of the different stakeholders 2. Choose an
ethics theory and cannot afford to explain or utilise more than one ethical theory. 3. required to
relate your final decision to your chosen ethical framework.
( the detail below I upload for you already, the files name is LB5231 ethics essay SP 51 2020)
Assignment 1: Ethics Essay
This assignment is 15% of your grade. This is an Essay with a 1,500 word-count limit.
This essay is designed so that you can explore your own ethics and how you see the business
world in relation to how others see it. Ethical theories help us to understand our view of the
world and it is likely that you will have a preferred theory which you, personally, consider to be
‘right’. For this task, there is no ‘correct’ theoretical framework, however it is important that you
explain how this ethical framework leads you to the decision that you make. Business
decisions have an impact on a number of different stakeholders. This essay is also designed
for you to explore how a business decision that you make in an organisation can affect many
people. It is an important part of this essay for you to show that you understand how
widespread the effect a decision can be.
You are required to write an essay in response to the case below, taking into consideration
the specific discussion points listed after the case study. To obtain a higher grade for your
essay, you should note the following:
Discuss the problem from the viewpoint of the different stakeholders
Choose an ethics theory that appeals to you and use it in your response. You have a
limited word count and you cannot afford to explain or utilise more than one ethical
theory. Discussing the problem using more than one theoretical framework will not
gain you further marks.
You are required to relate your final decision to your chosen ethical framework. Failure
to use the theory in the explanation of your decision will affect your final mark.
Case Situation
You are the Chairman of ABC Ltd, a long established specialist paper-making company. The
company’s next board meeting is due to be held next month. Top of the agenda for the meeting
is the possibility of changing the company’s source of raw materials.
This has come about because for some time now, the company has experienced falling profit
margins. All of the directors had been tasked with identifying ways of reducing the cost base.
One obvious target would be to reduce the level of the workforce but you only want to revert
to this option as a last resort – the work force has been loyal and hard working.
Mr Y, the production director responsible for buying wood pulp, the primary raw material used
in the production of paper, has recommended that the board considers shifting contracts away
from existing Singaporean suppliers in favour of lower cost overseas suppliers. Supporting
this view, the Chief Executive, Mr X, has specifically identified Company XYZ, a company
based in a developing country. It is known that his family have an involvement in this company
and that Mr X personally has a 10% equity stake. Despite the obvious conflict of interest, there
is no doubt that this direct link to the supplier would be of benefit to ABC Ltd if it decided to
take up this option. It would reduce the risks of dealing with a new supplier, particularly one
which is based overseas.
In conversations you have had with some of the other directors, they have expressed concern
that the image of ABC Ltd in the Singapore market will be damaged by withdrawing business
from the domestic suppliers. At present, most of the pulp is purchased from one particular
Singaporean supplier, SG Ltd, with the contract making up over 70% of that supplier’s
business. The expected cost reductions for ABC Ltd are undeniable, but there is a fear that moving the contract will put the existing supplier out of business, and there would be the
associated knock on effects in the local community.
It is also well known that the country from which it is proposed that the pulp be sourced in
future, adopts indiscriminate policies towards deforestation (clearing forest areas), causing
irreparable damage to the eco-system. Its government has consistently argued that the
improvement in the quality of life of its people in rural areas must take priority over natural
resources. Additionally, the political environment is fragile and the possibility of a coup is ever
present.
Another factor is that only just under three years ago ABC Ltd received a regional development
grant for $3,500,000 which was used towards the cost of renewing some of the company’s
outdated equipment. This grant was partly awarded on the basis of retaining jobs in the local
area. The qualifying period will expire in three months time and the local enterprise agency
will not then be able to claw back any of the money – however, you are trying to square the
logic of this with the undoubted damage it would do if ABC Ltd terminated its contract with SG
Ltd.
Having read all the board papers in readiness for the meeting, and having spoken to the other
directors, you are contemplating what recommendations you will make.
What do you do now?
Note: This case study was adapted from ISCA.
Case Analysis and Statement of Work
Case Analysis and Statement of Work
Analyze the provided case study to identify and define the problem that will be addressed by
your portal and interface recommendations. For Milestone One, you will describe the existing
methods of patient information accessibility at the organization, and draft a problem statement
that clearly
communicates the challenge the organization faces. In doing so, you must also consider how the
needs of internal departments defined in the case scenario will impact your research and
recommendations.
In addition, you must prepare a statement of work (SOW) for the development of the patient
portal. The SOW will include a project description, the goals and objective of the project, the
project plan, the potential technological limitations of the portal, and a cost benefit analysis.
To complete this assignment, review the Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric document.
Textbook:Healthcare Informatics
Improving Efficiency through Technology, Analytics, and Management 1st Edition
Training and Development: Learning Theories
Question 1 (Essay)
As an adult learner, how have you benefitted from peer learning experiences at your university or workplace?
Note for writer: In Uni, most of the time there are 6 lessons per module. 3 face to face sessions and 3 online lessons. Workplace, it’s a normal workplace setting with quite a number of times having to do work outside of the offices as well. Overseas trip included for work.
Write a 1000-word essay as a personal response to the question above.
You should also describe relevant learning theories and illustrate your understanding with clear examples from your personal experiences. Critically review relevant extant research from peer reviewed journals to justify your answer. (40 marks)
LEARNING THEORIES
- Reinforcement Theory (Positive and Negative)
- Social Learning Theory
- Information Processing Theory
- Adult Learning Theory
- Expectancy Theory
- Need Theories
- Kolbs Learning Cycle (Learning by Experience) (4 stages: Concrete Experience, Reflective Observation, Abstract Conceptualisation, Active Experimentation)
Question 2: (Report)
Apply appropriate learning theory(s) and relevant course concepts to construct a training plan that focuses on utilising peer learning to enhance creative thinking skills.
The training plan should be targeted at a group of employees in a work setting of your choice. Evaluate the effectiveness of your training plan by proposing an appropriate evaluation approach.
The word limit is 1500 (excluding references and appendices) and your training plan report should contain the following components:
- Description of organisation (industry) and target employees (main job responsibilities) (5 marks)
- Definition of “Creative Thinking” and justification of relevance (5 marks)
- Choice of learning theory(s) and detailed explanation of how the theory will be applied in the training design (10 marks)
- Lesson Plan: Description and explanation of Lesson Plan (See Table 5.6 in Noe textbook for an example). All tables and figures should be in the appendix. Should you have developed other materials, e.g. storyboards, pictures or sample handouts, please include these in the appendix only if you have also referenced them in your main report. (30 marks)
- Proposed evaluation plan (10 marks)
What is a lesson plan?
Lesson plans are typically more detailed than the design document. They include the spe- cific steps involved in the lesson, instructor and trainee activities, and the time allocated to each topic included in the lesson.
Lesson plans can be designed for programs lasting a day, a week, or several hours. If training takes place over several days, a separate lesson plan is prepared for each day.
The detailed lesson plan translated the content and sequence of training activities into a guide that is used by the trainer to help deliver the training. That is, lesson plans include the sequence of activities that will be conducted in the training session and identify the administrative details. See image for example. The lesson plan provides a table of contents for the training activity, which helps ensure that training activities are consistent regardless of the trainer. Lesson plans also help ensure that both the trainee and the trainer are aware of the course and program objectives. Most training departments have written lesson plans that are stored in notebooks or in an electronic database. Because lesson plans are documented, they can be shared with customers of the training department (i.e., man- agers who pay for training services) to provide them with detailed information regarding program activities and objectives.
Image 2 shows the features of an effective lesson plan. The lesson plan includes the learning objectives, topics to be covered, target audience, time of session, lesson out- line, the activity involved, any required preparation or prerequisites, how learning will be evaluated, and steps to ensure transfer of training.
A storyboard is useful for course and lesson design and determining sequencing. A storyboard is a group of pictures that tell a story. You can story board using pencil-and- paper or markers on notebooks, erasable marker boards, flip charts, or using Powerpoint slides.
It is also important to consider the target audience. Any information about their train- ing and experience, their motivation for taking the course, and their interests, learning styles, and background (e.g., education and work experience) will be useful for choosing meaningful examples, determining program content, deciding on support materials, and building the credibility of the training.if available.