Scenario A few years ago Clare Applewood started a small outdoor equipment business called Mount is a sole proprietorship. The company began as a single storefront and has grown rapidly to through the company website. The company's website includes the statement, "We are com information secure and protected." Clare also uses social media sites to market the compan! Carlos Rodriguez has worked for the company since the beginning. He oversees both store and Carlos make most decisions together. Steve, the company's Information Technology lead, discovered that the company database c hacked. Customer names, addresses, and phone numbers were accessed for only those cu: orders in the first quarter of the year. Steve was able to correct the code that allowed the hac database is now secure. When Carlos overhears Steve talking about the database fix in the store break room, he que did not bring the breach to anyone's attention. Steve explains that because he was able to q led to the breach, and because only address and phone number information for a handful of he didn't think it was necessary to say anything. Clare asks Carlos to evaluate whether the company has an ethical and/or legal obligation to customers and to recommend a course of action. She also asks Carlos to select an ethical te employees can use in the future to help guide their decisions. Directions Report Evaluate whether the company has an ethical and/or legal obligation to report the breach to evaluation should be framed as a report for the owner, Clare, that includes the following sect your sources using APA style. 1. Introduction A. Include a definition of ethics and explanation of how ethics compares to law. B. Provide an explanation of corporate social responsibility and how it relates to ethic 2. Analysis A. Provide a summary of the ethical and/or legal issues involved in this situation. B. Briefly describe the relevant stakeholders, the key facts, and the potential implicati situation. 3. Recommendation A. Provide your recommendation for a course of action supported by relevant resourc and commonly accepted ethical practices. B. Explain the reasoning behind your recommendation and use reliable sources, such course resources, to support your position. 4. Conclusion: Describe how advances in technology in today's business world have both implications. Ethical Test or Framework Select a test or framework for all employees in this company to use. Demonstrate how it can ethical dilemma. Cite your sources using APA style. 1. Test or framework A. Select a text or framework option from among those described in the textbook. B. Name the option you selected and describe the test or framework, including its adv shortcomings. C. Explain why the test or framework that you selected is appropriate for this compan 2. Apply the test or framework to the scenario to demonstrate how Steve could have us making and actions
