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Process
References and Resources
Evaluation
Conclusion

PROCESS

There are a number of activities in this webquest. You may be instructed to do them all, in order, or just some of them. The teacher will decide, based on time constraints. All the activities will be group work. You will be assigned to one of four groups. How you work within the group will be the group's choice; for example, each member has an individual task and the results are put together, or the whole group works on the same task at the same time, etc. When you are told to hand something in, there should just be one assignment handed in with all your names on it. You will all get the same grade for the assignment, with an additional individual grade given later for your work within the group.



  1. Personal Case Studies
    • Each group needs to click on their respective name to be linked to a personal case study. The case study may be printed out, if desired.
    • Your group will discuss the case and come up with a group decision. The decision will be typed out, along with your reasons. Any format may be used.
    • Be prepared to have a member of your group read the case to the class, present your decision, and give the reasons for your decision. Also be prepared to defend your decision.



  2. Researching "Ethics"
    • Your next task is to gather information about the topic of "ethics." Much has been written by a variety of people and organizations.
    • Answer the following questions (question and answer should be typed - copy, paste may be used when possible. This first set of questions can be found in readings from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University
      1. Define Ethics and tell what it is and what it isn't
      2. What are the stages of moral development?
      3. What is "common good" and what hinders us from making decisions for the "common good?"
      4. What are 4 approaches to ethics?
    • This next set of questions can be found in readings from the Josephson Institute of Ethics, "Character Counts - Making Ethical Decisions" 2000
      1. What are values and what are morals?
      2. What are the 6 Pillars of Character?
      3. Using one of the 6 Pillars or one of the Common Rationalizations, write up a short children's-type story demonstrating the point it is making.



  1. Framework for Decision-Making



  2. Business Case Studies
    • Each group needs to click on their respective name to be linked to a business case study. The case study may be printed out, if desired.
    • Read your case study; refer to the Framework; go down the list of questions on the framework and answer the applicable questions; make your group decision.
    • Prepare a typed report for your group. It should include answers to the following questions:
      1. What is the moral issue?
      2. What are the relevant facts?
      3. Who will be affected by your decision?
      4. What are your options?
      5. What is your decision and why?


  1. Codes of Ethics
    • Skim the following business's codes of ethics:
    • Watch for key words, phrases, and ideas - and similarities between them.
    • Write a Code of Ethics for Nerinx's bookstore!!!! There is no required number of words. I am looking for a concise document containing all the items you feel are important. It should be well written and thoughtful.


  2. Personal Essay