For this final case study, choose one contested development in the history of your profession or field of study and, based on research, complete the worksheet. If you have already discussed your own profession in class, choose an ethical debate related to a STEM profession that has not been covered.
Please keep in mind that some ethical conundrum must be addressed. However, for this “case study,” there does not need to be a particular story or article, and the resources you gather might be for background information. For example, much has been made over Elon Musk’s interpretation of the right to free speech. But since STEM includes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, you are free to focus on any conundrum or dilemma from any of those areas. As a reminder, if you cannot apply your moral compass to defend your position on the topic, you need to rethink your subject.
Use the following format to write a paper to discuss your case study. Each section should be at least one fully developed paragraph.
Name:
Case Study Title: Include a full APA or MLA citation in your reference section with URL link.
1. Briefly what happened? Summarize the case.
2. Key Stakeholders and how they were impacted: Discuss at least 4 major stakeholders (not stockholders, though the stockholders may be stakeholders). For each stakeholder, briefly explain the relationship with the company, organization, or person – why they are stakeholders and how were they impacted? You may use bullet points to summarize each stakeholder.
3. What was the final outcome? Include specific details such as prison, fines, termination, and for how many individuals. Make sure to cite your facts.
4. Describe why you feel someone’s actions were morally wrong? Using names moral theories discuss why you believe these behaviors were morally right or wrong. Be sure to use keywords describing your moral base (consequentialist, care, duty, act utilitarian, prima facie duties, etc.) and why your compass would justify classifying the action as morally right or wrong. Be sure to document the resource(s) you use for the definition of the moral theory or theories.
5. Put yourself in a position of leadership: Describe what you would put in place that would have prevented this in the first place or keep it from happening again. Or, alternatively what rules would you would implement to justify the action. Discuss rules in the context of your leadership philosophy or ethical standard.
References: At least one reference is required in APA/MLA format. Intext citations should be used to show where you used your research . Note that if your major requires a different style (Chicago, Turabian, etc.), use it. Just be consistent.
