Analyze the human rights issues presented by PharmaCAREs treatment of the Colberias indigenous population versus that of its executives.
Due Week 7 and worth 250 pointsPharmaCARE (We CARE about YOUR health) is one of the worlds most successful pharmaceutical companies enjoying a reputation as a caring ethical and well-run company that produces high-quality products that save millions of lives and enhance the quality of life for millions of others (Note: PharmaCARE is a hypothetical company that you will to compare to a real company as noted in the assignment criteria below). The company offers free and discounted drugs to low-income consumers has a foundation that sponsors healthcare educational programs and scholarships and its CEO serves on the PhRMA board. PharmaCARE recently launched a new initiative We CARE about YOUR world pledging its commitment to the environment through recycling packaging changes and other green initiatives despite the fact that the companys lobbying efforts and PAC have successfully defeated environmental laws and regulations including extension of the Superfund tax which was created by Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).Based in New Jersey PharmaCARE maintains a large manufacturing facility in the African nation of Colberia where the company has found several healers eager to freely share information about indigenous cures and an abundance of Colberians willing to work for $1.00 a day harvesting plants by walking five (5) miles into and out of the jungle carrying baskets that when full weigh up to fifty (50) pounds. Due to the low standard of living in Colberia much of the population lives in primitive huts with no electricity or running water. PharmaCAREs executives however live in a luxury compound complete with a swimming pool tennis courts and a golf course. PharmaCAREs extensive activities in Colberia have destroyed habitat and endangered native species.In preparation for this assignment use the Internet or Strayer Library to research companies that have recently experienced negative consequences as a result of the companys corporate activities. Compare the facts and consequences surrounding the companies you have researched to PharmaCare to support your response(s) to the criteria below.Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:Describe the key characteristics of a stakeholder and determine all the stakeholders within the PharmaCARE scenario.Analyze the human rights issues presented by PharmaCAREs treatment of the Colberias indigenous population versus that of its executives. Recommend at least three (3) changes PharmaCARE can make to be more ethical going forward.Assess PharmaCAREs environmental initiative against the backdrop of its anti-environmental lobbying efforts and Colberian activities. Support the position.Decide whether or not PharmaCAREs actions with respect to the indigenous people of Colberia would be ethical in accordance with each of the following ethical theories:UtilitarianismDeontologyVirtue ethicsEthics of careYour own moral / ethical compassCompare PharmaCAREs actions with those of at least one (1) real-world company whose corporate activities led to ethical environmental or workplace safety issues and financial loss. Analyze the similarities and differences between PharmaCARE and the company that you chose.Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia is not an acceptable reference and proprietary Websites do not qualify as academic resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed double spaced using Times New Roman font (size 12) with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment the students name the professors name the course title and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Analyze and evaluate laws that protect against discrimination in the workplace.Examine and assess employee rights to health and safety in the workplace.Analyze environmental protection laws and assess their impact on organizations.Use technology and information resources to research issues in law ethics and corporate governance.Write clearly and concisely about law ethics and corporate governance using proper writing mechanics.Points: 250Assignment 3: Ethics and Corporate Responsibility in the Workplace and the WorldCriteriaUnacceptableBelow 70% FFair70-79% CProficient80-89% BExemplary90-100% A1. Describe the key characteristics of a stakeholder and determine all the stakeholders within the PharmaCARE scenario.Weight: 10%Did not submit or incompletely described the key characteristics of a stakeholder and did not submit or incompletely determined all the stakeholders within the PharmaCARE scenario.Partially described the key characteristics of a stakeholder and partially determined all the stakeholders within the PharmaCARE scenario.Satisfactorily described the key characteristics of a stakeholder and satisfactorily determined all the stakeholders within the PharmaCARE scenario.Thoroughly described the key characteristics of a stakeholder and thoroughly determined all the stakeholders within the PharmaCARE scenario.2. Analyze the human rights issues presented by PharmaCAREs treatment of the Colberias indigenous population versus that of its executives. Recommend at least three (3) changes PharmaCARE can make to be more ethical going forward.Weight: 20%Did not submit or incompletely analyzed the human rights issues presented by PharmaCAREs treatment of the Colberias indigenous population versus that of its executives. Did not submit or incompletely recommend at least three (3) changes PharmaCARE can make to be more ethical going forward.Partially analyzed the human rights issues presented by PharmaCAREs treatment of the Colberias indigenous population versus that of its executives. Partially recommend at least three (3) changes PharmaCARE can make to be more ethical going forward.Satisfactorily analyzed the human rights issues presented by PharmaCAREs treatment of the Colberias indigenous population versus that of its executives. Satisfactorily recommend at least three (3) changes PharmaCARE can make to be more ethical going forward.Thoroughly analyzed the human rights issues presented by PharmaCAREs treatment of the Colberias indigenous population versus that of its executives. Thoroughly recommend at least three (3) changes PharmaCARE can make to be more ethical going forward.3. Assess PharmaCAREs environmental initiative against the backdrop of its anti-environmental lobbying efforts and Colberian activities. Support the position.Weight: 20%Did not submit or incompletely assessed PharmaCAREs environmental initiative against the backdrop of its anti-environmental lobbying efforts and Colberian activities. Did not submit or incompletely supported the position.Partially assessed PharmaCAREs environmental initiative against the backdrop of its anti-environmental lobbying efforts and Colberian activities. Partially supported the position.Satisfactorily assessed PharmaCAREs environmental initiative against the backdrop of its anti-environmental lobbying efforts and Colberian activities. Satisfactorily supported the position.Thoroughly assessed PharmaCAREs environmental initiative against the backdrop of its anti-environmental lobbying efforts and Colberian activities. Thoroughly supported the position.4. Decide whether or not PharmaCAREs actions with respect to the indigenous people of Colberia would be ethical in accordance with each of the following ethical theories:a. Utilitarianismb. Deontologyc. Virtue ethicsd. Ethics of caree. Your own moral / ethical compassProvide a rationale for your response.Weight: 20%Did not submit or incompletely decided whether or not PharmaCAREs actions with respect to the indigenous people of Colberia would be ethical in accordance with each of the following ethical theories:a. Utilitarianismb. Deontologyc. Virtue ethicsd. Ethics of caree. Your own moral / ethical compassDid not submit or incompletely provided a rationale for your response.Partially decided whether or not PharmaCAREs actions with respect to the indigenous people of Colberia would be ethical in accordance with each of the following ethical theories:a. Utilitarianismb. Deontologyc. Virtue ethicsd. Ethics of caree. Your own moral / ethical compassPartially provided a rationale for your response.Satisfactorily decided whether or not PharmaCAREs actions with respect to the indigenous people of Colberia would be ethical in accordance with each of the following ethical theories:a. Utilitarianismb. Deontologyc. Virtue ethicsd. Ethics of caree. Your own moral / ethical compassSatisfactorily provided a rationale for your response.Thoroughly decided whether or not PharmaCAREs actions with respect to the indigenous people of Colberia would be ethical in accordance with each of the following ethical theories:a. Utilitarianismb. Deontologyc. Virtue ethicsd. Ethics of caree. Your own moral / ethical compassThoroughly provided a rationale for your response.5. Compare PharmaCAREs actions with those of at least one (1) real-world company whose corporate activities led to ethical environmental or workplace safety issues and financial loss. Analyze the similarities and differences between PharmaCARE and the company that you chose.Weight: 15%Did not submit or incompletely compared PharmaCAREs actions with those of at least one (1) real-world company whose corporate activities led to ethical environmental or workplace safety issues and financial loss. Did not submit or incompletely analyzed the similarities and differences between PharmaCARE and the company that you chose.Partially compared PharmaCAREs actions with those of at least one (1) real-world company whose corporate activities led to ethical environmental or workplace safety issues and financial loss. Partially analyzed the similarities and differences between PharmaCARE and the company that you chose.Satisfactorily compared PharmaCAREs actions with those of at least one (1) real-world company whose corporate activities led to ethical environmental or workplace safety issues and financial loss. Satisfactorily analyzed the similarities and differences between PharmaCARE and the company that you chose.Thoroughly compared PharmaCAREs actions with those of at least one (1) real-world company whose corporate activities led to ethical environmental or workplace safety issues and financial loss. Thoroughly analyzed the similarities and differences between PharmaCARE and the company that you chose.6. 3 referencesWeight: 5%No references providedDoes not meet the required number of references; some or all references poor quality choices.Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.7. Clarity writing mechanics and formatting requirementsWeight: 10%More than 6 errors present
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