Chapter 1: A Christian Ethic For Business
Chapter 1, “A Christian Ethic for Business”
Explain briefly each of the three biblical concepts in Hill “that have a direct bearing on ethical decision-making” and are “repeatedly emphasized in the Bible.”
The three biblical concepts in Hill that have a direct bearing on ethical decision making and are repeatedly emphasized in the bible are “God is Holy”, “God is Just” and “God loving”. All three are needed for equal measurement and all three contain a vital ethical ingredient “hill compares these to the skeleton, muscles and the skin”. Therefore within every ethical decision that is made requires all characteristics to be taken into account. Holiness, when untethered from justice and love it drifts into hypercritical legalism. If justice loses its anchor in holiness and love it will produce harsh outcomes.
Chapter 2, “Holiness”
What do you think Jonah should do in the Case for Discussion on page 34? Support your response. …show more content…
I think Johan has a big issue on his hand if he does speak up about his beliefs.
The first thing I think he should do is probably ask if he could be the team leader for another project because this one compromising his beliefs and if that is an issue then I don’t think he should do it. Now if he doesn’t do the project their could be some negative outcomes like getting fired but I don’t think he should close himself off and do something he doesn’t believe in because it will affect him and his beliefs in the end now it could be some positive outcomes like them respecting his courage and just moving him into another
project.
Chapter 3, “Justice”
What is wrong with the statement by Sammie Davis, Jr.? Why is it wrong?
Chapter 4, “Love”
Describe two flaws in the arguments presented by Fletchr.
The two flaws presented by Fletcher in this argument are that it completely ignores the holiness concern by lying and not telling the truth. This includes discarding the fundamentals of holiness value such as zeal for god, purity and moral accountability. Second he also flaunts justice as well
2. Read “Principles and Interest” In the Course Pack and prepare a written response to the following study question:
Define the three “core values” discussed in this article. The core values are integrity, excellence and a profound respect for the individual. Integrity is as “adherence to a standard of values”. Excellence as that which reflects the best of God’s creation. Characteristic of a biblically focused business is the ay employees are regarded and treated- centered in a profound respect for the individual.
3. Read Ferrell, Fraedrich and Ferrell, Chapter 3 and 4, prepare written responses to the following study question: Chapter 3, Emerging Business Ethics Issues”
Using the case “An Ethical Dilemma” on pages 57-59, and keeping in mind the facts and timeline of this situation, discuss Lavonda’s situation in terms of legal and ethical issues. Comment on her options and the options of the company.
This case has many aspects of sexual harassment, and is very complicated. Karline is partially correct in that it was common knowledge that Lavonda and Allen were intimate. It was because Lavonda crossed that line, and did not report the relationship, that Lavonda’s sexual harassment suit becomes unstable. Her legal suit would carry more weight if she had gone through the proper channels to report the misconduct when it occurred. There is also an ethical problem if she tries to convince the new hire to work for Allen. I believe in this instance she should keep letting it be known that she is getting harassed, you know keep having that notion that something has to let up. Or have that confondital meeting with him and Karline make it known where the line needs to be drown or leave that business. Chapter 4, “The Institutionalization of Business Ethics” Explain why the Sarbanes- Oxley Act was passed by the U.S. Congress.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed by the U.S Congress to establish a system of federal oversight of corporate accounting practices. It also makes fraudulent financial reporting a criminal offense and it strengths penalties for corporate fraud.
Explain briefly each of the three biblical concepts in Hill “that have a direct bearing on ethical decision-making” and are “repeatedly emphasized in the Bible.”
The three biblical concepts in Hill that have a direct bearing on ethical decision making and are repeatedly emphasized in the bible are “God is Holy”, “God is Just” and “God loving”. All three are needed for equal measurement and all three contain a vital ethical ingredient “hill compares these to the skeleton, muscles and the skin”. Therefore within every ethical decision that is made requires all characteristics to be taken into account. Holiness, when untethered from justice and love it drifts into hypercritical legalism. If justice loses its anchor in holiness and love it will produce harsh outcomes.
Chapter 2, “Holiness”
What do you think Jonah should do in the Case for Discussion on page 34? Support your response. …show more content…
I think Johan has a big issue on his hand if he does speak up about his beliefs.
The first thing I think he should do is probably ask if he could be the team leader for another project because this one compromising his beliefs and if that is an issue then I don’t think he should do it. Now if he doesn’t do the project their could be some negative outcomes like getting fired but I don’t think he should close himself off and do something he doesn’t believe in because it will affect him and his beliefs in the end now it could be some positive outcomes like them respecting his courage and just moving him into another
project.
Chapter 3, “Justice”
What is wrong with the statement by Sammie Davis, Jr.? Why is it wrong?
Chapter 4, “Love”
Describe two flaws in the arguments presented by Fletchr.
The two flaws presented by Fletcher in this argument are that it completely ignores the holiness concern by lying and not telling the truth. This includes discarding the fundamentals of holiness value such as zeal for god, purity and moral accountability. Second he also flaunts justice as well
2. Read “Principles and Interest” In the Course Pack and prepare a written response to the following study question:
Define the three “core values” discussed in this article. The core values are integrity, excellence and a profound respect for the individual. Integrity is as “adherence to a standard of values”. Excellence as that which reflects the best of God’s creation. Characteristic of a biblically focused business is the ay employees are regarded and treated- centered in a profound respect for the individual.
3. Read Ferrell, Fraedrich and Ferrell, Chapter 3 and 4, prepare written responses to the following study question: Chapter 3, Emerging Business Ethics Issues”
Using the case “An Ethical Dilemma” on pages 57-59, and keeping in mind the facts and timeline of this situation, discuss Lavonda’s situation in terms of legal and ethical issues. Comment on her options and the options of the company.
This case has many aspects of sexual harassment, and is very complicated. Karline is partially correct in that it was common knowledge that Lavonda and Allen were intimate. It was because Lavonda crossed that line, and did not report the relationship, that Lavonda’s sexual harassment suit becomes unstable. Her legal suit would carry more weight if she had gone through the proper channels to report the misconduct when it occurred. There is also an ethical problem if she tries to convince the new hire to work for Allen. I believe in this instance she should keep letting it be known that she is getting harassed, you know keep having that notion that something has to let up. Or have that confondital meeting with him and Karline make it known where the line needs to be drown or leave that business. Chapter 4, “The Institutionalization of Business Ethics” Explain why the Sarbanes- Oxley Act was passed by the U.S. Congress.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed by the U.S Congress to establish a system of federal oversight of corporate accounting practices. It also makes fraudulent financial reporting a criminal offense and it strengths penalties for corporate fraud.