Students will select one of two paper topics and write an argumentative paper. Both topics are posted below. Each paper should be 7-9 pages (1750-2250 words) in length (not including title page and citation/ references) and should have no less than five (5) cited references, one of which should be your text. Each final paper should be a typed word document (12 font, Times New Roman) with a cover page and must be completed in APA format. The final paper must be a minimum of seven pages in length and include a bibliography with more than five sources, one of which will be your course textbook.

Students are expected to use philosophical articles, articles in business that relate to the topic they choose, and the course textbook. Each paper should be 7-9 pages (1750-2250 words) in length (not including title page and citation/ references) and should have no less than five (5) cited references, one of which should be your text. Research papers that include citations from any of the following sources will risk a significant portion of the total grade: Wikipedia, Ask.com, About.com, Encarta.msn.com, Infoplease.com, and Answers.com.

Choose one of the following topics: 1. Write an essay about the need for ethical leadership in modern business. In your essay, you should outline your vision for ethical leadership. What kinds of people make a difference in the workplace and how does the practice of virtue connect with ethical leadership? What should modern organizations do to foster an ethical climate in the workplace?

2. Write an essay (from the perspective of an ethical practitioner) that addresses the need for diversity in the modern workplace. In your essay, try to outline the benefits for organizations who welcome a diverse range of different cultural backgrounds and socio-economic classes in the workplace. You may choose to discuss examples of organizations that prioritize diversity. Do you think that companies with a diverse workforce have a competitive advantage in todays marketplace? In your view, how does diversity relate to ethics?