DDBA 8161 Week 6 Assignment and Discussion

DDBA/8161 Week 6 Business Ethics and Positive Social Change

Submit a 5- to 7-page paper evaluating business ethics within the context of positive social change. Your evaluation should address the following:

·         What are the essential details of the event, and what do you see as the causes of the crisis and/or negative impact to society?

·         Where do you see failures in corporate governance?

·         What caused the failures in the ethical culture and climate of the company?

·         What ethical policy might prevent this scenario from occurring in the future?

·         If you were a leader within this company, what choices would you have made differently to effect positive social change?

DDBA 8161 Week 6 Discussion Strategic Impact of Positive Social Change Initiatives

Post an analysis of the risks and benefits of integrating a positive social change mission into organizational strategic planning. Your analysis should include the following:

·         What are the benefits for organizations considering integrating positive social change into their business strategy?

·         What are the potential risks for organizations considering integrating business strategies with an emphasis on positive social change?

·         Provide a real-world example of an organization that experienced an unsuccessful implementation of a positive social change initiative. As an independent scholar and global change agent, explain what the organization might have done differently, including planning or executing strategies to improve marketplace or cultural impacts.