Final Project

Here we are last day of the term. This little project will be your last class assignment for the term and will also be worth extra credit points on the exam. This is due at the end of the hour on Friday, March 25. Email me at janice.lang@bedford.k12.mi.us;  in the subject line of your email: key your first and last name, H3, attach your document to the email.  Late work will not be accepted.  Failure to email your assignment as an attachment will result in a zero for the assignment and no extra credit on your exam. 


Topic is business Ethics. Your assignment is to read the articles on the Ford Pinto -  (links below)  

Ø  Complete a one to two page summary of the case. This will require you to complete additional research, include: 
     o   Is the action illegal? Does the action violate any laws?

o   Does the action violate company or professional standards?

o   Who is involved (who caused this/who was effected)

o   What was not ethical

o   Where did this take place

o   How did this effect all parties

o   What should have been done and why (to be ethical)
Complete as much as you can in the time given.  Your grade will be based on the quality of the work you provide.  Allow yourself 10 minutes to email me your work. 

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/352259/the_tale_of_the_exploding_pinto.html       

http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/19/setting-goals-wharton-entrepreneurs-management_wharton.html         

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/1977/09/pinto-madness