Section $1$: Consequentialism$-$ In this section you will be delving into this theory from a variety of perspectives. Using the relevant weekly readings and videos and at least $2$ other scholarly sources provide an overview of this theory to include the following;

Definition, individual elements, or subsets of the main theory

Contributors to the development of this theory

Historical foundations for this theory, in other words, what societal elements or circumstances caused this theory to be developed?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating this theory into decision$-$making in the contemporary world?

Using your GVV based values and purpose profile, would this theory be in alignment with your decision making? Why or why not?

Section $2$: Analysis of a current business situation or event

In this section you will be applying the work you completed in the prior section to a current business situation $($current would be within the last $6$ months$)$ that is of interest to you from a business ethics conflict perspective. You may use a personal example, select from your own sources, or use the many business reporting sources in the university library

Based on your research and any practical experiences you may want to share, discuss the business and societal ramifications of conflicts of interest. Include at least two scholarly sources in addition to the relevant weekly readings$/$videos

Provide a summary of the business that you have selected for this analysis. Include but not limited to

Name

Industry

Values Vision, Mission, purpose

Public vs private

Financials

Size

National$/$International

Discuss why you selected this company. What was of interest to you?

Overview of the conflict$($s$)$ of interest that you have identified. Potential items to include;

Legal?

With company stated values and purpose?

Cultural Norms?

Your values and purpose $($if you were affiliated with this company$)?$

Identification of possible causes of this$/$these conflict$($s$)$

Section $3$: Personal Application

If you were tasked with creating an action plan to create changes to company operating processes that would reduce the possibility of this issue reoccurring

Would you use consequentialism as a basis for decision making, advantages and disadvantages? Why or why not?

Present your values and purpose profile

How would you integrate your values and purpose into the action plan creation?