In this course, you have looked at classical ethical theories of utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. You have also examined different perspectives on ethical issues introduced by relativism, ethical egoism, and emotivism. For this paper, you will apply these theories and perspectives to a current issue.
Choose an ethical issue to write about. You may choose from the list below or, with approval from the instructor, select a different socially-relevant topic. It is recommended that you choose a topic that you are familiar with or that you have some interest in exploring further. For the purposes of this paper, your topic should pertain to a current area of interest in the news and/or government policy forums.
Possible Issues
Corporate executive compensationCorporate contributions to political campaignsHuman traffickingMass incarceration and the prison industrial complexThe media and their responsibilitiesDomestic surveillanceWhistleblowing in government or in a businessReligion in the workplaceEthical problems of gamblingProgressive taxation ratesImmigration reform in the U.S. and/or abroadWomens equalityIn your paper, you will apply ethical theories and perspectives to the issue that you select. You do not have to use all six, but you should apply at least two ethical theories and at least one ethical perspective in your paper. Make sure that you write primarily on ethical topics and concepts, aiming to be both balanced and intellectually driven in your work. You may share your personal views, but do not rely on opinions (yours or those offered by others) to make your case. Think about the evidence that helps to make your case and use it.
Address the following questions:
What are the ethical issues?Where are there breaches of ethical behavior?How could each ethical theory you cite help people think about what constitutes virtuous or ethical behavior?The paper must be 1500-1800 words in length (excluding title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style. Excluding the textbook, you must use at least five scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library to support your claims. You can also use the Sociology Research Guide located in the Ashford University Library. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Learning Objectives Covered
LO 06.02 – Define and explain the importance of equality of opportunity in American societyLO 06.03 – Compare the concepts of equity and equality and identify five ways each impacts American workplace culture todayLO 06.04 – Describe how power distance and power dynamics in American history have been used in the past, and how they impact American culture and business today
Career Relevancy
As we have discussed throughout this course, understanding how the workplace functions often requires an understanding of where ideas came from, and how they developed over the course of our history. Our ideas of equality and equity have massive ramifications for the corporate workplace, and related issues such as equal pay, education, and discrimination are widely debated in our national discussions. Most workplace environments involve some type of power dynamics. Often the hierarchy of control and power distance among top ranking managers and executives versus mainstream employees is recognized and felt whether that is the desire or not.
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According to Mason (2014), “equality of opportunity” refers to the ability of people to “compete on equal terms” in their workplace for positions. This idea is supported by the idea that jobs should be open to anyone and that the process for selecting the person for the job should focus on identifying the best qualified candidates. “Equality of opportunity” can also be found in varying parts of American society in that it gives new avenues of opportunities for individuals. According to Waggle (2012), Healthcare, education, and social security are some essential ingredients to maintain equality of opportunity.
Equality and equity are terms which are often used interchangeably. However, as noted by SGBA eLearning Resource (n.d., para. 2), the two concepts are different.
SGBA eLearning Resource states:
Equity, as we have seen, involves trying to understand and give people what they need to enjoy full, healthy lives. Equality, in contrast, aims to ensure that everyone gets the same things in order to enjoy full, healthy lives. Like equity, equality aims to promote fairness and justice, but it can only work if everyone starts from the same place and needs the same things (n.d., para. 2).
In the areas of employment and politics, there are anti-discrimination laws which ensure social equality such as the American Disability Act, Environmental Policy Act, and Title VII (L&E Global Knowledge Center, 2018). The American Disability Act “is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.” (ADA National Network, n.d.). The Environmental Policy Act is the United States environmental law that promotes protecting and enhancing the environment. Title VII is the federal law that prohibits discrimination by employers. Employees cannot be discriminated against based on sex, race, color, national origin, and religion.
Listed below are some ways that equality and equity impact workplace culture in America today:
1. To maintain equality, many companies are reducing the pay gap between male and female workers.
2. In another move to provide equality in the workplace, business recognize that managerial positions are largely held by male employees. The vision is to start to even out the scale and provide more opportunities for females to engage in managerial roles.
3. One way that equity impacts the workplace culture today is by companies recognizing that physical fitness and good health is something they want from their employees. Some companies have started rewarding employees with an on-site gym or have given their employees access to physical fitness tips and help.
4. Equity focuses on quality of life. In today’s work culture, the value of family and personal reflective time is starting to emerge. Some companies offer daycare support for employees with small children. There are also businesses that find that rewarding employees with monthly massages or yoga sessions can improve company morale.
5. A linear company structure is evidence of equality in American workplace culture today. A linear structure provides all employees the ability to provide input and help with company changes, policies, and evolvement. It is very different from a traditional “top down” company structure where only the top executives make the decisions for the business.
“Power distance” and “power dynamics” are often misunderstood concepts. Lets begin by defining each. “Power distance” refers to how power is distributed and the way in which those without power accepted that the power is not distributed equally. “Power dynamics,” on the other hand, refers to the way power works in a given situation. The Japanese internment camps provide an example of “power dynamics”. The Japanese Americans were placed into internment camps because of their heritage. The “power distance” of this situation can be seen as the power was not equally distributed but instead distributed in the governments favor and those with less power (the Japanese Americans) accepted and expected the power to fall unfairly. The “power dynamics” of the situation speaks of the government having the majority of the power as the freedom and power of the Japanese Americans was hindered at that time. Fast forward to modern times, and “power distance” and “power dynamics” are found in the workplace. For example, the power distance dictates your decision to speak up in meetings with supervisors. When the power dynamics are understood, you feel comfortable to speak with the appropriate person regarding your employment or questions about a particular order. Your power distance also determines whether you are willing to continue your employment based on whether you agree with the power distribution.
To learn more on equity and equality, please watch the video below. Three notes from the video:
Ideas of equality began with Aristotle.Equality is everyone being treated the same.Equity is everyone being treated proportional to their need.(7:31 min) Historical Development of the Law of Equity
Historical Development of the Law of Equity (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.Historical Development of the Law of Equity
ReferencesADA National Network. (n.d.). What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Retrieved from https://adata.org/learn-about-ada (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
L&E Global Knowledge Center. (2018). Anti-Discrimination Laws in USA. Retrieved from http://knowledge.leglobal.org/anti-discrimination-laws-in-usa/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Mason, A. (2014, September 07). Equality of opportunity. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/topic/equality-of-opportunity (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
SGBA eLearning Resource: Rising to the Challenge. (n.d.). Distinguish between Equity and Equality. Retrieved from http://sgba-resource.ca/en/concepts/equity/distinguish-between-equity-and-equality/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Wagle, U. R. (2012). American Exceptionalism and Equality of Opportunities. Retrieved from https://patimes.org/american-exceptionalism-equality-opportunity/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
PromptIn a posting of at least 150 words with one properly cited reference (the readings or videos from class are fine), answers the following questions:
Think about your future career. In your opinion, if you could only have either equality or equity, which would you rather see and why?Think about “power distance” and “power dynamics”. Describe one way that the United States currently demonstrates high “power distance” and one way the United States demonstrates low “power distance” (in a historical context). How do these both affect “equality of opportunity” in today’s workplace? How are “power dynamics” evident in today’s workplace and how has “equality of opportunity” changed “power dynamics” from what it once was? Explain the reasoning behind your example.How do our ideas about equality and equity affect our ideas of “power distance”? How is this illustrated in your career?For your citation, you might use articles that show examples of how the United States currently demonstrates high power distance. You can also find articles from experts that suggest how our ideas of equality and equity affect our ideas of power distance.
Your initial and reply posts should work to develop a group understanding of this topic. Challenge each other. Build on each other. Always be respectful but discuss this and figure it out together.
Reply RequirementsPer the Due Dates and Participation Requirements for this course, you must submit 1 main post of 150+ words, 1 IWG citation, and reference, as well as 2 follow-up posts of 50+ words. Responses can be addressed to both your initial thread and other threads but must be your own words (no copy and paste), each reply unique (no repeating something you already said), and substantial in nature. Remember that part of the discussion grade is submitting on time (20%) and using proper grammar, spelling, etc. (20% per post).
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1. What is Panera Bread’s strategy? Which of the five generic competitive strategies discussed in Chapter 5 most closely fit the competitive approach that Panera Bread is taking? What type of competitive advantage is Panera Bread trying to achieve?
2. What does a SWOT analysis of Panera Bread reveal about the overall attractiveness of its situation? Does the company have any core competencies or distinctive competencies?
3. What are the primary components of Panera Bread’s value chain?
4. What does the data in case Exhibit 1 reveal about Panera Bread’s financial performance? How well is the company doing financially? Use the financial ratios in Table 4.1 of Chapter 4 as a guide in doing the calculations needed to arrive at an analysis-based answer to your assessment of Panera’s recent financial performance. In addition to the ratios in Table 4.1, there are occasions when you will also need to calculate compound average growth rates (CAGR) for certain financial measures. The formula for calculating CAGR (in percentage terms) is as follows: CAGR % = [ending value ÷ beginning value] 1/n – 1 x 100 (where n = the number of year-to-year or period-to-period changes)
5. What does the data in case Exhibit 2 reveal about Panera Bread’s operating performance?
6. What does the data in case Exhibit 7 reveal about Panera Bread’s 3 business segments?
7. Based on the information in case Exhibit 3, which fast-casual and full-service restaurant chains appear to be Panera’s closest rivals?
8. What strategic issues and problems does Panera Bread management need to address?
9. What does Panera Bread need to do to strengthen its competitive position and business prospects vis-à-vis other restaurant chain rivals?

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