Case Assignment: Union Carbide Corporation and Bhopal

Read the Union Carbide Corporation and Bhopal case that begins on page 384 of your Business, Government, and Society textbook. In lieu of answering the questions that follow the case, you will respond to the prompt below;

Consider the concerns as described in this case and prepare a memorandum that addresses the concerns described below. Your memo should be completed in narrative form (you may use headings if you choose to do so for organizational purposes, but do not list your responses in bullet form). Maximum page length: 10 pages (double spaced).

Identify all of the potential ethical issues you see (if any). Describe and analyze the implications of each issue, including who or what were affected by the company’s response. In identifying issues and addressing their implications, your discussion should be as comprehensive as possible—you should consider any economic, social, or ecological implications.

Additionally, your analysis should thoroughly identify and discuss at least two potential courses of action that the company could have taken with respect to each issue you have discussed. Clearly demonstrate your reasoning process—identify and explain any ethical principles or arguments you are relying on; do not simply state unsupported conclusions.

If you apply any approaches to ethical reasoning that you learned about in this course, clearly state what they are and how you are applying them to this case. Of the possible solutions you identified, which would you recommend that the company should have adopted as a resolution? Again, fully explain and justify your recommendations. Finally, explain how you would implement each solution you have recommended.

This assignment accounts for 10% of your overall grade in the course.

Rubric
Grading Rubric for Union Carbide Case (2)
Grading Rubric for Union Carbide Case (2)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentifies the facts, ethical issues/dilemmas
20.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Describes the ethical issues/dilemmas in detail, to include those beyond the obvious; identifies relevant facts
14.0 pts
Meets Expectations
List the facts of the case, but some may not be relevant to the issues. Recognizes that there are ethical issues/dilemmas, but only the most obvious issues/dilemmas are covered; thereby demonstrating a narrow understanding.
8.0 pts
Below Expectations
No understanding of the facts of the case. Demonstrates no awareness that ethical issues/dilemmas exists, or fails to identify them with the necessary detail and specificity to lead to subsequent and meaningful analysis and decision-making.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConsiders & Identifies Stakeholders (both internal and external)
20.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Identifies and prioritizes the impacts on all relevant stakeholders and their various perspectives; identifies who should be involved in the decision-making
14.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Identifies some key stakeholders, but demonstrates no, or insufficient awareness of whether, or how they should be prioritized or involved in the decision-making
8.0 pts
Below Expectations
Fails to identify relevant stakeholders and who should be involved in the decision-making
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentifies and applies a models/frameworks of ethical analyses (e.g., Deontological) for each ethical issue
20.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Identifies and applies a models and/or frameworks of ethical decision-making/analyses, and explains how these various models inform decision-making Note: Consequentialist (long term, short term, symbolic), Obligations, Virtue Ethics
14.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Identifies model or framework for ethical decision making but does not do so for each ethical issue or does not apply the model and provide explanation of the application
8.0 pts
Below Expectations
Does not identify or apply any model or framework for ethical decision making; uses more of an unattributed and arbitrary approach to solving the issue or applies the framework in inappropriate ways
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeChooses a course of action/makes a recommendation
10.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Formulates at least two courses of action; explains which option is best; and articulates a plan for implementing that decision;
7.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Formulates at least two courses of action but either fails to explain which option is best or fails to articulate a plan for implementing it
4.0 pts
Below Expectations
Formulates only one course of action; may or may not how action will be implemented
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCSR
10.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Identifies ecological, social, and economic factors in a business context and articulates their complexities.
7.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Identifies ecological, social, and economic factors in a business context, but incompletely articulates their complexities.
3.0 pts
Below Expectations
Fails to identify more than one dimension of ecological, social, and economic factors in a business context.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParagraph Construction/Organization
10.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence
7.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence
4.0 pts
Below Expectations
Paragraph structure was not clear and/or sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics
10.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
-Paper contains less than 2 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. -Language is clear and precise.
7.0 pts
Meets Expectations
-Paper contains 2-5 grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
4.0 pts
Below Expectations
-Paper contains 6 or more grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
10.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0

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