Discussion Questions

uture discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.   Note: All character and company names are fictional and are not intended to depict any actual person or business.  View Problem Scenario A to learn more about the relationship between Joe, the salesman for UWEAR, and Bill, the customer. This scenario provides key information in helping formulate answers for assignments this week.   In this Discussion Board, you will conduct a debate regarding the ethical nature of Bill and Joe’s relationship. Apply materials from Beyond the Book, the M.U.S.E., intellipath, and independent research to support your view. Make the reasoning for your position clear.   If your last name begins with A–J, argue that the nature of their relationship is an ethical breach. If your last name begins with K–Z, argue that the nature of their relationship is not an ethical breach. Consider the following: •Does Joe’s relationship with Bill meet the definition of a conflict of interest?  •Are Bill’s gifts a form of bribery?   •Which ethical theory supports your view? Why?  •What other ethical issues might be associated with the relationship between Bill and Joe?