CTU Some Reasons Why Joe Should Turn Down the Invitation Discussion Questions

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Business Finance

Colorado Technical University

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Individual Project

Ethical Decision Making

Wed,3/4/20

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150

500–700 words

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Joe has scheduled a meeting with his management team for next week to talk about the Peninsula Hotel chain contract. He hopes that he will be able to work with them to draft a contract favorable to Peninsula that will ensure its renewal for another year. He is reasonably sure that the contract renewal will ensure his continued success and employment with UWEAR. Bill invites Joe and his family to join them on his yacht for the weekend.

Joe is relieved to get the invitation from Bill because their relationship has been strained lately due to the contract negotiations.

Joe must decide how he will answer Bill’s invitation to join him and his family on their yacht.

Using ethical principles that you have learned thus far to justify your answers, please respond to the following questions in a paper of 500–700 words:

  • What are some reasons why Joe should turn down the invitation?
  • What are some reasons why Joe could accept the invitation?
  • Does Joe's relationship with Bill meet the definition of a conflict of interest?


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Business Ethics Decision Making Assignment Outline
1. What are some reasons why Joe should turn down the invitation?
a. Could cloud his judgment and lead him to put his personal enjoyment/friendship
above the interests of the company
b. Appearance of a conflict of interest
c. Could provide Bill with an upper hand over Joe in future negotiations due to
perceived weakness
2. What are some reasons why Joe could accept the invitation?
a. To improve his rapport with Bill
b. Help the business dealing and financial interests of his company
c. More relaxed environment could lead to better contract terms
3. Does Joe's relationship with Bill meet the definition of a conflict of interest?
a. Define COI
b. Outline Joe’s interests and Bill’s
c. Yes, even if Joe claims to adhere to ethical standards there could be the
appearance of a COI.


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