DM 310 Exam section B

Part B: The essay questions will be focused on the lecture material delivered from Week 6 onward, and students are required to answer TWO (2) or THREE (3) questions from at least FOUR (4) alternatives, worth 10 marks each. EACH essay has a 1000 word limit (MAXIMUM). Those questions will be similar to the one below: Define the notions of “functional” and “dysfunctional” discrimination as they apply the workplace context. Using the four theories covered in the unit, describe the differences between the two types of discrimination. What strategies could managers adopt to minimize instances of dysfunctional discrimination in the workplace. Define the notion of “privacy” as it relates to the employer-employee relationship. Using examples, identify the ethical issues that may arise in the electronic monitoring of employee activities. What strategies might a manager employ to ensure that they do not violate their employees’ negative right to privacy? Define notion of “whistle-blowing” as it applies to the organisational context. Using an example, demonstrate how the Kew Garden’s principle would define whistle-blowing as a right. Using an example, demonstrate how the Kew Garden’s principle would define whistle-blowing as an obligation. Identify and define the notion of a “Conflict of Interest”. Using examples to illustrate your answer, describe how the six specific conflicts of interest can manifest in the organisational context. What strategies can a manager implement to avoid having conflicts of interest? Define Friedman’s and Freeman’s perspectives on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Using examples to illustrate your answer, describe how the Moral Minimum perspective assists an organization to achieve sustainability and accountability in their operations.