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We now turn to the question of employee rights and employer obligations. Using at least two (2) of the
foundational ethical theories , you should answer the following questions. With each answer, you should
discuss the issues and set forth and defend a clear position.
–Federal law requires that employers pay a minimum wage and pay overtime, although some believe that
the concept of a living wage is the more ethical standard. Explain and defend your position on whether you
agree or disagree.
–Is it ethically permissible for an employer to do business with a supplier who acts legally but perhaps
“unethically”? For example, many foreign countries do not have the health and safety regulations we
consider standard for employees. Is it ethical to do business with those supplier? Remember to use at least
two theories to discuss.
–Is it ethical for an employer to require as a condition of employment or use as a consideration for
advancement promotion, that an employee participate in organizations apart from the business (ie.
community non-profit organizations)? Does the type or nature of the organization make a difference?
–Finally, some opine that employee pay should be tied in part to the compensation of the owner/chief
operating or executive officer of the business, with the lowest paid employee being paid no less than a
certain percentage of the highest paid employee. Is this an ethical way of determining compensation?
REMEMBER, YOU MUST USE AT LEAST TWO OF THE THEORIES AND FACTS FROM THE
READINGS TO SUPPORT YOUR POSITION IN EACH QUESTION.
Make sure that you have adequately dealt with all the subtleties of the particular theory. The answers to
these questions can be found in the text but merely quoting from the text or paraphrasing the text will earn
minimal credit–the answers should be in your own words and should involve some explanation and
discussion of what these concepts mean.