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Module 2 - Case

Virtue Ethics

Assignment Overview

In the Module 2 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 from http://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.

Case Assignment

In a well-written 4- to 5-page paper, discuss how three virtues apply to the Mattel case.

Keys to the Assignment

  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 of Module 2).
  4. Follow The Student Guide to Writing a High Quality Academic Paper guide.
  5. Don’t forget to properly cite your sources – both in-text and as end references!
  6. You are expected to demonstrate evidence of critical thinking – as defined in the background materials of Module 2 and the grading rubric.
  7. Be sure to organize your Module 2 Case using the Module 2 Case Format document.

Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be evaluated using the grading rubric.

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Mattel, Inc and Business Virtue ethics
Justice: Justice is having the quality of being just, equitable, righteous, and of moral
rightness. It is also the moral principle of determining just conduct and is thus the legal or
philosophical theory of administering fairness with its concept differing in every culture.
Organizations may therefore have different understandings of justice which is based on their
cultural ethics that influence the notion of justice.
Fairness: Fairness involves just treatment or impartial behavior without favoritism or
discrimination. It also means that an individual has the quality of making judgments that are free
from discrimination or dishonesty. Fairness can therefore be considered as the state, condition, or
quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice. Companies need to embrace fairness because
this is the place where much of injustices are experienced in our society as that is where people
spend most of their time in a day. Fairness is concerned with actions, processes, and
consequences that are morally honorable, and equitable.
Integrity: Having a strong moral principle and honesty can be defined as having
integrity. Our ethics determines our integrity as truthfulness, honesty, and accuracy is of one’s
actions. With integrity one should show wholeness that will be derived from qualities such as
honesty and consistency of character.
Mattel, Inc is an American multinational toy manufacturing company and as a
multinational corporation is also confronted with the accusation of abuse of market power and
unfair and unethical business conduct such as worker exploitation,...


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