Select a significant tragic event (either domestic or global) that has occurred during the last 50years. The interactive PowerPoint (Presentation Transcript attached) in this unit provides some ideas of historical tragic events but understand that these are just ideas. After describing the event and the post-tragedy events, discuss the ethical aspects revolving around this incident. This may require some additional research to understand the ethical situations and the impact these had on affected people being able to move on with their lives.
1. Describe the actions of people and organizational leaders directly and indirectly involved with the tragedy. Specifically, address the ethical issues they faced.
2. What were some of the actions of local, state and federal personnel with respect to dealing with this tragedy?
3. Explain the strategies of organizations that attempted to assist with the clean-up after the tragic event. Describe several of the pressures that influenced their strategies. Distinguish between social responsibility, integrity and simple business ethics.
4. How has this event affected the ethical culture here in the United States? What other affect has it had on society as a whole?
Assignment must be formatted in accordance with APA style. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations, and cited per APA guidelines.
**Note: Must cite two articles attached and one additional credible reference.
