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Task List: INTD670-1304B-04 : Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making View Printable Page Scenario: Note: All character and company names are fictional and are not intended to depict any actual person or business. UWEAR and PALEDENIM Will this work? What do we do next? Those were just two of the questions that weighed on Tom Tramlin’s mind as he walked with Mike Miller to yet another meeting. The merger between UWEAR and PALEDENIM was underway, and things had become chaotic at the office during the past week as the management teams clashed over differing policies and procedures. “I am glad that we decided to hire ALTAP Consulting for this project.” Tom said as he joined Mike on the elevator, “Their experience will certainly be helpful as we try to move through this merger.” Mike looked down, hesitated slightly, and then responded, “Yes…I think you’re right. I have some doubts about bringing in outsiders, but they might be able to offer a perspective that we lack. I just wonder what they can really offer since they don’t know our industry.” “I can understand your hesitation, Mike, but I really think we’re making the best decision possible,” Tom responded confidently as they exited the elevator and headed down the hall to the meeting. “The team has been under a lot of pressure the past couple of weeks trying to deal with this merger, and we need help. I don’t know if we can do it alone any longer.” ALTAP Consulting “Can you believe it?” asked Steve Maine as he barged into your office with a huge smile on his face. “We got the contract for the merger between UWEAR and PALEDENIM.” Excitedly smacking the contract on your desk, he said, “This is huge for our company and a big opportunity for you!” You were just promoted to the strategic manager position after spending your first 2 years as a strategic analyst. You work at a management and leadership consulting firm that specializes in corporate management training and solutions. Maybe this will be your first real project to manage. “I want this project, Steve,” you stated emphatically. “I’m ready for it, and I won’t let you down.” “What makes you think you’re ready for a challenge like this so soon?” Steve raised his left eyebrow, glancing uncertainly in your direction. “This is a pretty high-profile project, and all eyes will be on you. Do you really think you’re prepared for this?” Right now is your opportunity to win the job. “I’ve had experience with projects like this before with my previous company, Steve. Do you remember the merger project I mentioned that I was in charge of for the two petroleum companies?” “All right,” he responds, “if you think you’re ready, then I’m willing to put it in your hands. Let’s go over the company briefs because you need to prepare for a meeting next week with the CEOs of UWEAR and PALEDENIM.” Company Name UWEAR Headquarters New York City, NY Ownership Publicly held CEO Tom Tramlin Number of Facilities 4 in the US (1 manufacturing plant + 3 distribution centers) Number of Employees 100 Company Description UWEAR is an upscale uniform supply company that has been in business for over 40 years. They design, manufacture, and supply uniforms for hotels, restaurants, resorts, and cruise lines from around the world. UWEAR is recognized worldwide as the leading supplier of elegant durable uniforms. Company Name PALEDENIM Headquarters Cincinnati, OH Ownership Privately held CEO Mike Miller Number of Facilities 1 in the United States (sales office and distribution center) Number of Employees 15 Company Description PALEDENIM supplies low cost denim and coveralls to the trades industry and their main customer base is located in the Midwestern United States. They have been in business for only 5 years but are gaining market share rapidly due to their entry-level pricing structure. They do not manufacture any of their products. The Merger After reviewing the company briefs, Steve began to discuss the merger. “The two companies have decided to combine their marketing, sales, strategic analysis, human resources, and leadership teams.” This will be a challenging project. “So, my primary responsibility is going to be solving problems and resolving conflicts within and between the companies,” you mention nonchalantly, as though this will be an easy task. “I will work with them and propose solutions that will benefit the merger and allow the companies to more easily transition through this period.” “You seem to have a handle on what needs to be done for this project,” Steve nods as he heads out of your office. “I’ll be here to consult if you run into any issues.” Task List Phase 1 - Theories of Ethics Collapse Reading Task: Clawson: Ch. 2, 3, 12 and 15 Task Type: Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 600-800 Words - See Assignment Details Points Possible: 75 Due Date: 11/20/2013 11:59:59 PM CT Click here to add this assignment to your calendar Reminder: Initial Discussion Board posts due by Wednesday, responses due by Sunday Students will be expected to post their first initial discussion board posting by Wednesday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Sunday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas: The roles and responsibilities of managers and leaders are closely intertwined and related; however, a manager is not necessarily a leader and a leader is not necessarily a manager. What do you think is the difference between a leader and a manager? Would you prefer to be a great leader or a great manager? What evidence can you provide in support of your choice? What evidence might somebody else, who does not agree with you, provide to support their choice? What could you tell somebody else to show they are wrong? Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions: What did you learn from your classmate's posting? What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? What clarification do you need regarding the posting? What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings? Click on Student Expectations to view the expectations for this assignment. Assignment Grading Rubric For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Course Materials Course Materials Task Type: Discussion Board 2 Deliverable Length: 600–800 Words, See Assignment Details Points Possible: 75 Due Date: 11/24/2013 11:59:59 PM CT Click here to add this assignment to your calendar Reminder: Initial Discussion Board posts due by Wednesday, responses due by Sunday Students will be expected to post their first initial Discussion Board posting by Wednesday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Sunday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas: Note: All character and company names are fictional and are not intended to depict any actual person or business. View this problem scenario A to learn more about Bill and Joe's relationship. This scenario provides key information in helping formulate answers for assignments in Phases 1 and 2. You are having a lunch meeting with Bill Bateman, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Peninsula Hotel chain, and Joe Smith, the sales rep for UWEAR. During the meeting, Bill raises the topic of the upcoming contract renewal. “I’m glad you brought that up, Bill,” Joe says. “We’re really looking forward to working with you again this year. I was happy that we were able to reach an agreement last year, and it’s been a pleasure working with you and your team.” Joe, like most of the UWEAR and PALEDENIM employees, is feeling the pressure to perform, fearing cutbacks and layoffs because of the merger. Sales have been down, and profit margins are very slim. Last year, Joe was reprimanded when he signed the contract with Peninsula Hotels because the price that he offered was so low. However, he had no choice because his competitor, Threads4U, was also a very shrewd bidder, and Joe would have lost the contract otherwise. “Well, it has been good working with you too, Joe. I’ve really enjoyed our friendship, and the contract was very beneficial for our company,” Bill continues, “The reason I wanted to talk about the contract today is because I just got a call this week from Samantha over at Threads4U. She’s offering to beat your price by 10% to win back our business. What are you going to do to counter that offer?” Answer the following: What should Joe do in this situation? What ethical theory supports how you think Joe should react to this situation? Why would you use this theory? What might others with a different view than yours say in this situation? How would you refute those opposing perspectives? Is there a compromise or creative solution to this problem? If so, what is it? Why is it feasible? The materials found in the MUSE may help you with this assignment such as the audio file Is a Price Cut the Answer?. This file provides real world experience which may help you with this assignment. Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions: What did you learn from your classmate's posting? What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? What clarification do you need regarding the posting? What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings? Click on Student Expectations to view the expectations for this assignment. Assignment Grading Rubric For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Course Materials Course Materials Task Type: Individual Project Deliverable Length: 2–3 Pages Points Possible: 100 Due Date: 11/25/2013 11:59:59 PM CT Click here to add this assignment to your calendar Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. View problem scenario A to learn more about Bill and Joe's relationship. This scenario provides key information in helping formulate answers for assignments in Phases 1 and 2. Note: All character and company names are fictional and are not intended to depict any actual person or business. The meeting between Bill and Joe did not go very well, and the Peninsula Hotel chain contract is in jeopardy. Despite their personal relationship, Bill is threatening to sign a contract with Joe’s competitor, Threads4U, because it is undercutting UWEAR’s price. Joe is desperate to save the contract because the Peninsula Hotel chain contract accounts for over 50% of his territory's sales—without them, his future with UWEAR is uncertain. He realizes that he needs to gain approval from his management team before he moves forward with any further contract negotiations with the Peninsula Hotel chain. Complete the following in a paper of 2–3 pages: Who are the stakeholders in this situation? What are the responsibilities of each stakeholder to the company? Provide at least 4 ethical responsibilities for each stakeholder. For each stakeholder, what would be the appropriate response to the situation? What should Joe propose to the management team? How should he support his proposal? Please submit your assignment. Click on Student Expectations to view the expectations for this assignment. Assignment Grading Rubric For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Course Materials Course Materials Phase Resources: Assessments Ageless Learner provides a learning style manual self-assessment from Marcia L. Conner that can be printed to score. Visual, auditory, and tactile and kinesthetic learning styles are covered. Learning Styles Assessment is at the top of the list on this page. Business Ethics Magazine that discusses business ethics in company's and corporations. Complete Guide to Ethics Management The web site identifies the benefits of managing ethics in the workplace, provides ethical management program overviews, case study, guidelines, and tools. Ethics in the Workplace There is no difference between personal ethics & workplace ethics Ethics Toolkit, Ethics Resource Center This page on the web site of the Ethics Resource Center includes links to several resources regarding organizational ethics and creating an appropriate code of conduct. How Your Learning Style Affects Your Use of Mnemonics. This explanation of how the different learners use their learning style to remember content focuses on visual learners, auditory learners, and kinesthetic learners. Click "Memory Improvement" in top-right navigation for memory aids. Management First Management First provides management articles, networking and expertise on a range of topics including business management, workplace leadership styles, and strategic management. The Vark Questionnaire: How Do I Learn Best? When the learner completes this brief test, the assessment provides scores for each learning style and preferred style of the learner: visual, aural, reading and writing, and kinesthetic. This Web site provides bulleted lists per preferred learning style describing how to absorb information, how to study, and how to perform well on a test. Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research This Web site offers resources on various business ethics issues. Phase 2 - Ethical Challenges Collapse Reading Task: Clawson: Ch. 5, 10, 12 and 24 Task Type: Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 600–800 Words, See Assignment Details Points Possible: 75 Due Date: 12/1/2013 11:59:59 PM CT Click here to add this assignment to your calendar Reminder: Initial Discussion Board posts due by Wednesday, responses due by Sunday Students will be expected to post their first initial Discussion Board posting by Wednesday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Sunday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas: Note: All character and company names are fictional and are not intended to depict any actual person or business. View problem scenario A to learn more about Bill and Joe's relationship. This scenario provides key information in helping formulate answers for assignments in Phases 1 and 2. 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. On his way out of the office today, Joe receives a call from Bill. Bill: “Joe, how are you doing? Got any great plans for the weekend?” Joe: “No, my wife and I are just planning on hanging out at home and relaxing. How about you?” Bill: “My family and I are planning a short trip on the yacht. We haven’t been out in a while, and the weather looks perfect. Maybe you and your wife could join us? We haven’t seen you guys in quite a while, and it will be good to catch up.” Joe is relieved to get the invitation from Bill because their relationship has been strained lately because of the contract negotiations. Answer the following: What should Joe consider about this invitation? Who are the stakeholders in this situation? What are the potential outcomes to this situation? Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions: What did you learn from your classmate's posting? What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? What clarification do you need regarding the posting? What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings? Click on Student Expectations to view the expectations for this assignment. Assignment Grading Rubric For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Course Materials Course Materials Task Type: Individual Project Deliverable Length: 2–3 pages Points Possible: 100 Due Date: 12/2/2013 11:59:59 PM CT Click here to add this assignment to your calendar Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Note: All character and company names are fictional and are not intended to depict any actual person or business. View problem scenario A to learn more about Bill and Joe's relationship. This scenario provides key information in helping formulate answers for assignments in Phases 1 and 2. Joe must decide how he will answer Bill’s invitation to join him and his family on their yacht. Complete the following in a paper of 2–3 pages: How should Joe respond to Bill’s invitation? What ethical theory supports how you think Joe should respond to this invitation? Why would you use this theory? What might others with a different view than yours say in this situation? How would you refute those opposing perspectives? Is there a compromise or creative solution to this problem? If so, what is it? Why is it feasible? Please submit your assignment. Click on Student Expectations to view the expectations for this assignment. Assignment Grading Rubric For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Course Materials Course Materials Phase Resources: Business Ethics Magazine that discusses business ethics in company's and corporations. Codes of Ethics Online In June 1996, the Illinois Institute of Technology received a grant from the National Science Foundation to put a collection of over 850 codes of ethics on the World-Wide Web. They include codes of ethics of professional societies, corporations, government, and academic institutions. Earlier versions of codes of ethics of some organizations represented are available so researchers can study the development of codes. Conflict of Interest This article illustrates some common conflicts of interest in the business world. Former F.D.A. Chief Is Charged with Conflict This October 17, 2006 article in the New York Times reviews two charges of conflict of interest for the former chief of the Food and Drug Administration, Lester Crawford. Making Ethical Decisions: Josephson Institute of Ethics The Joseph Institute for Ethics is a non-profit organization that offers publications and training as well as gets involved in efforts to create a more ethical society. This publication includes several articles which provide a framework for exploring decision options and making the "right" decisions. Phase 3 - Leadership and Regulatory Compliance Collapse Reading Task: Clawson: Ch. 15, 19 Task Type: Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 600–800 Words, See Assignment Details Points Possible: 75 Due Date: 12/8/2013 11:59:59 PM CT Click here to add this assignment to your calendar Reminder: Initial Discussion Board posts due by Wednesday, responses due by Sunday Students will be expected to post their first initial Discussion Board posting by Wednesday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Sunday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas: Note: All character and company names are fictional and are not intended to depict any actual person or business. View problem scenario B to learn more about regulatory challenges. This scenario provides key information in helping formulate answers for assignments in Phases 3 and 4. You have scheduled a meeting with the newly combined management team of UWEAR and PALEDENIM for next week. In anticipation of the meeting, Tom Tramlin, the CEO, has sent you an e-mail requesting that you cover some topics for during your meeting with his team, as follows: UWEAR and PALEDENIM were relatively small companies when we started in business. Our team has never dealt with any government regulations or compliance issues, but we may be doing so soon because of the merger. Additionally, PALEDENIM has always been a privately-owned company and will now be merged with UWEAR, which is publicly-owned. The management team of PALEDENIM needs to be briefed on any issues that are relevant to that transition as well. During the meeting next week, please be sure to cover any government regulations and/or compliance issues that you feel may be pertinent to our business or to the current business climate as a whole. Answer the following: What do you need to do to prepare for this meeting? What do you currently know about the topic? What resources do you have that can help you prepare for this meeting? What information will you present to the management team at the meeting? How will you present the information to the UWEAR and PALEDENIM management team at the meeting? Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions: What did you learn from your classmate's posting? What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? What clarification do you need regarding the posting? What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings? Click on Student Expectations to view the expectations for this assignment. Assignment Grading Rubric For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Course Materials Course Materials Task Type: Individual Project Deliverable Length: 2–3 pages Points Possible: 100 Due Date: 12/9/2013 11:59:59 PM CT Click here to add this assignment to your calendar Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. View problem scenario B to learn more about regulatory challenges. This scenario provides key information in helping formulate answers for assignments in Phases 3 and 4. Note: All character and company names are fictional and are not intended to depict any actual person or business. During the preparation for your meeting, you discover that UWEAR and PALEDENIM do not currently have any policies in place to provide whistleblower protection as outlined in the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, Section 806. Because UWEAR is a publicly-traded company, as will be PALEDENIM, you recommend that they immediately implement a policy to address this issue. You schedule a meeting with the two executives responsible for the policy decisions in human resources (HR): Sharon Reese, the HR manager for UWEAR; and Marcia Henry, the HR manager for PALEDENIM. “Thanks for meeting with me today, Sharon and Marcia,” you say as you shake their hands across the table in the small conference room. “As you both may be aware, we have many challenges that are facing us during this transition period of the merger.” Watching their body language, you see that they are wondering what you want from them. As a strategic manager for a consulting firm, you have been in this situation before. You are an outsider who is trying to help a company and their employees change, and you have found that nobody likes change. “Because we haven’t had the opportunity to work together up to this point, I was hoping that you could share with me some of your philosophy about management and tell me about your management style,” you say. “How do you like to manage?” “I guess I’ll start,” says Sharon. “I’ve been an HR manager for over 17 years with UWEAR and have seen this company grow and change quite a bit in that time. I took this job right out of college after getting my B.A. in human resources management. I feel that I am successful because I make things happen. If something needs to be done and needs to be done quickly, people always come to me. I have a very intuitive management style, and I get a real feel for people and situations. I inherently know what needs to happen to get the job done. Also, I don’t think it’s necessary to create huge project plans with long implementation timelines. If you want something done, I’ll get it done for you. People who invest all of their time in planning and strategizing take too long to get things accomplished. Time is wasted, and the team loses momentum.” “Thanks for sharing that information, Sharon,” you say. “I get a feeling that you are someone who can really make things happen, and I can appreciate that. Marcia, how about you?” Marcia starts, “I have been the HR manager for PALEDENIM for the past 3 years. I have about 20 years of experience in the HR field and have an MBA. I feel that I’m an effective and trusted manager. I seldom interact with my vice president because she trusts me to do the job that I was hired to do. I don’t get much glory, but I don’t get much grief. My goal is to bring my projects in on time and at or below budget. Sometimes it is necessary to request additional resources to meet time lines if plans don’t go off as scheduled, but I am not afraid to speak up and make that request. My projects are planned and laid out prior to implementation. I partner with my team to make sure they are successful and, in turn, I am successful.” Answer the following in a paper of 2–3 pages: What do you feel are the strengths and weaknesses of each manager’s approach to management? How will you tailor your approach to each manager based on your knowledge of each of them? What do you feel will be the challenges faced by each manager in formulating and implementing a policy within a relatively short time line? How do you need to advise each manager to ensure that they formulate and implement the policy? Please submit your assignment. Click on Student Expectations to view the expectations for this assignment. Assignment Grading Rubric For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Course Materials Course Materials Phase Resources: Changing Minds A site with links to sources of information on a wide variety of topics having to do with persuasion, decision making, selling, change management, and more. Coach4Growth. Leadership vs. Management: What are the Characteristics of a Leader and a Manager? Article discusses leadership and management characteristics and their differing meanings. INTD670 Guide to Library Resources This guide provides suggestions for researching topics related to INTD670: leadership and ethical decision making, business codes of conduct, organizational change, business regulation, professional standards, and ethical mergers and acquisitions. The guide covers how to find information in the library’s web resources, as well as several of our resource collections, such as Business Source Premier, Credo Reference, and Safari Books Online. The guide can be saved to your computer or printed. Leadership vs. Management This Web site details the differences between leadership and management. It also provides examples of the differences between the two with different scenarios. Sarbanes-Oxley and the Idea of ‘Good’ Governance This speech by the Securities and Exchange Commissioner Cynthia A. Glassman on September 27, 2002 to the American Society of Corporate Secretaries reviews selected corporate scandals and the case for regulatory reform, specifically the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002, as well as the process of SOX implementation. Phase 4 - Policy Development Collapse Reading Task: Clawson: Ch. 23, 24 Task Type: Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 600–800 Words, See Assignment Details Points Possible: 75 Due Date: 12/15/2013 11:59:59 PM CT Click here to add this assignment to your calendar Reminder: Initial Discussion Board posts due by Wednesday, responses due by Sunday Students will be expected to post their first initial Discussion Board posting by Wednesday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Sunday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas: Note: All character and company names are fictional and are not intended to depict any actual person or business. View problem scenario B to learn more about regulatory challenges. This scenario provides key information in helping formulate answers for assignments in Phases 3 and 4. In working with the management teams of UWEAR and PALEDENIM during the merger, you uncover the fact that they do not currently have a written code of conduct. Both companies have operated under an unwritten code that was never formalized or put into writing. You have scheduled a meeting with the UWEAR and PALEDENIM management teams to discuss this issue. Answer the following: How will you communicate your message to the management teams? What is the purpose of a code of conduct? Why is it important for a company to have a written code of conduct? What issues should be considered in drafting a code of conduct? Once a code is created, how is it disseminated and implemented? How would you create the code of conduct? Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions: What did you learn from your classmate's posting? What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? What clarification do you need regarding the posting? What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings? Click on Student Expectations to view the expectations for this assignment. Assignment Grading Rubric For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Course Materials Course Materials Task Type: Individual Project Deliverable Length: 2–3 pages Points Possible: 150 Due Date: 12/16/2013 11:59:59 PM CT Click here to add this assignment to your calendar Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Key Assignment Draft Problem Scenario A: Ethical Dilemma Problem Scenario B: Company Merger Note: All character and company names are fictional and are not intended to depict any actual person or business. The merger between UWEAR and PALEDENIM is complete, and this project is nearing completion. Prior to the end of the project, you will need to help UWEAR and PALEDENIM develop and implement code of conduct policies to cover the issues that you have encountered during your work with them. For each of the 3 situations, discuss the following: Identify the situation and state why you think that a policy is necessary. What is the policy that you will establish to help prevent each situation from happening in the future? For your code of conduct in general, discuss the following: What reporting and investigative measures will you put into place? What enforcement and punitive measures will be included? What type of governing structure will you propose for an ethics committee for UWEAR and PALEDENIM? The materials found in the MUSE may help you with this assignment such as the audio files Clearer Definitions Needed and Terminating Factors. These files provide real world experience which may help you with this assignment. Please submit your assignment. Click on Student Expectations to view the expectations for this assignment. Assignment Grading Rubric For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Course Materials Course Materials Phase Resources: A Framework for Ethical Decision Making Ethics or morality poses questions about how we ought to act and how we should live. This is a brief article on those questions and decisions. Culture of Compliance This article by the president of a business ethics and training firm was published in CRO Magazine in the fall of 2006. The author discusses some of the challenges in implementing codes of conduct, including organizational contradictions in policies and procedures. He suggests manners by which to create an appropriate culture for compliance with codes of conduct. Government Ethics This is the official site of the United States Office of Government Ethics. Steps to Creating an Ethical Culture Article about ethical culture in business with links to other articles. What is Mind Mapping? A site that explains mind mapping, its benefits and uses. Phase 5 - Policy Implementation Collapse Reading Task: Clawson: Ch. 22 Task Type: Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 600–800 Words - See Assignment Details Points Possible: 75 Due Date: 12/22/2013 11:59:59 PM CT Click here to add this assignment to your calendar Reminder: Initial Discussion Board posts due by Wednesday, responses due by Sunday Students will be expected to post their first initial Discussion Board posting by Wednesday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Sunday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas: Note: All character and company names are fictional and are not intended to depict any actual person or business. For a code of conduct to be successful, it must be properly implemented with the appropriate support provided by management. You have worked with the UWEAR and PALEDENIM management teams to develop code of conduct policies on the issues that you observed during your work with them. Answer the following: How will you define management’s role in the implementation of the code of conduct? What do you feel is a successful communication plan for this project? How will you educate employees on the code of conduct? How will you assess compliance? What are your recommendations for dealing with change management? Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions: What did you learn from your classmate's posting? What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? What clarification do you need regarding the posting? What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings? Click on Student Expectations to view the expectations for this assignment. Assignment Grading Rubric For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Course Materials Course Materials Task Type: Individual Project Deliverable Length: 3–5 Pages Points Possible: 250 Due Date: 12/23/2013 11:59:59 PM CT Click here to add this assignment to your calendar Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time. Key Assignment Note: All character and company names are fictional and are not intended to depict any actual person or business. Your work with UWEAR and PALEDENIM has been completed. You have sent an e-mail to the client requesting feedback on any final requests before you close the project. Tom Tramlin, the chief executive officer (CEO), has sent you the following e-mail in response: It has been a pleasure working with you on this project. For your final deliverable, we are requesting a comprehensive code of conduct framework that we can use to build upon as we move forward. What I envision is an outline that includes the 3 policies that you have drafted during your work here, along with basic standard policies that we should implement, as follows: Reporting violations Compliance with laws and regulatory orders Any additional policies that you feel are pertinent You review the work that you have completed to date for UWEAR and PALEDENIM and consider what you should include in your final submission. Answer the following in a paper of 3–5 pages: What would be the best possible deliverable that you could offer to your client? What do you know about their code of conduct? What should be included that you have not already established? What standard policies could be incorporated for UWEAR and PALEDENIM that they can utilize? The materials found in the MUSE may help you with this assignment such as the audio file Culture of Ethics. This file provides real world experience which may help you with this assignment. Please submit your assignment. Click on Student Expectations to view the expectations for this assignment. Assignment Grading Rubric For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Course Materials Course Materials Phase Resources: Complete Guide to Ethics Management This document provided at the Free Management Resource site includes links, resources, references and concepts as they apply to business ethics and management practices. Compliance Week Compliance Week is an online and print publication that covers the areas of corporate governance, risk management and compliance with policies and procedures. Each issue contains articles on current business news related to these topics. A free 4-week trial of the Web site is available to access full text of articles. Creating An Ethical Organization Starts With Education This article appears in the September 2006 monthly newsletter Ceridian Connection published by the human resources and employee effectiveness firm Ceridian. Critical Elements of an Organizational Ethical Culture, sponsored by the Ethics Resource Center The full-text of the 2005 Business Ethics Survey of the Ethics Resource Center can be downloaded in a PDF file from this web page. Study results indicate that the existence of ethics policies and compliance programs are insufficient for ensuring expected outcomes; however, a culture of ethics can encourage compliance and the critical elements are discussed. INTD670 Guide to Library Resources This guide provides suggestions for researching topics related to INTD670: leadership and ethical decision making, business codes of conduct, organizational change, business regulation, professional standards, and ethical mergers and acquisitions. The guide covers how to find information in the library’s web resources, as well as several of our resource collections, such as Business Source Premier, Credo Reference, and Safari Books Online. The guide can be saved to your computer or printed.