1. The following conversation took place between two friends John and Peter. John is the general manager of XYZ Company while Peter is the CEO of LMN Company: John: Hi Peter, it is nice to meet you. I want to share to you the new policies and procedures that we have implemented in my company. Peter: Oh really, I want to know those new policies so maybe I can also use and apply those in my company specially at this time of Coronavirus Pandemic , such a very challenging time for us. John : Yes indeed. Anyway, our first policy is No Work, No Pay. As you know, my company is involved in the tourism business, and this Pandemic has forced us to close our shops and stop our operations. So all our employees are not working, and they are just in their homes. So the top management decided to also stop giving their salaries because they are not working at all. Peter: Really? So all your employees are not getting salary? John: Well, actually, not all employees, only the rank and file. Our managers are still given half of their salaries. We do not want to lose them. But for the rank and file employees, we can always replace them anytime, so if they want to resign then we will not stop them. As a matter of fact, our second policy is Give priority to Top Level Employees. It means that if we have to provide trainings and opportunities, it will be for our top level employees only. These are the people who will stay with us. Actually, most of our rank and files are expatriates, sooner or later, they will go home to their countries. Peter: Yes, you told me before, they are mostly Asians right? John: Yes Asians, I hate those people. Most of them are lazy. We are both lucky, we have blue eyes and blond hair, we come from the West, we are the only expatriates who are very much welcome here in the Gulf, and we are given special privileges. We belong to the superior race. Anyway, our last policy is Men leads, women follows Peter: Really? That is a written policy that you have in your company? John: No, it is not written but we practice and follow it. All our top managers are men. Women are very sensitive and emotional. They really cannot handle pressure. Honestly, I believe they should only stay at home and work in the kitchen. Peter: Okay John, let me think about those policies that you have shared. Thanks for this conversation. Required : Based on the conversation above, what are your views and opinions on the policies mentioned by John? Discuss in full details all your points and cite any ethical principles and ethical issues in culture and diversity that you have learned in your Business Ethics class that has been violated or is in contradiction to the points made by John. Make a full discussion on those issues and suggest ways on how to address those issues. 2. The COVID 19 Pandemic has caused the loss of so many lives, increasing unemployment, economies crashing, cities in lockdown, schools and colleges, shops and malls, churches and mosques all closed. The past two months has been very challenging for everyone, regardless of your religion, race, nationality or social status, the Corona Virus Pandemic has really changed our lives and the world. Required: Write a personal reflection on how this pandemic has affected your values, your attitude, your behavior towards yourself, your friends, your family and your communities. Write the challenges or any personal ethical dilemmas that you have faced or encountered and what courses of action you have taken. In your write-up, include a discussion of any ethical approaches that you have learned and used as you face these challenges and solve this dilemma.