What was key corporate decision point that defines BP’s ethical dilemma in this case study? Which ethical frameworks characterizes BP’s decision? In your initial Discussion post, be sure to include the following three areas:
· Explain how the philosophy of Milton Friedman might have played a role in BP management’s decisions leading up to the disaster.
· Explain the role of the ethical framework called “egoism” in the decisions made by BP relating to this disaster.
· Explain how CSR and theories of sustainability such as triple bottom line could have led BP to make different decisions and avoid the disaster. What would have been the corporate considerations and decision making process?
Q8
Read the various perspectives on the death penalty. Evaluate each argument for validity and soundness. Discuss the structural strengths and weaknesses of each argument. Discuss who has the stronger argument? Why?
The following articles are in the University Library:
Death Throes
Gregg v Georgia
Excerpts from decisions by Supreme Court Justices on Death Penalty
European Union Memorandum on the Death Penalty