ANALYSIS: Examine the ethical dimensions of the topic, clearly identifying the challenges and conflicts the issue presents. You should identify some of the opposing viewpoints discussed in the literature regarding your topic. What ethical theories support various positions on the topic? Make sure you are addressing the ethical dimensions of your topic not the legal aspects.

SYNTHESIZE: What challenges are presented to organizations around this topic? Why is this topic of concern to managers in today’s organizations? What are best practices for dealing with the issue in the workplace?

EVALUATE: Explain why this issue has interest and concern to stakeholders and the community at-large. Why do decisions made in organizations about this topic have implications for society as a whole? What responsibility does the organization have to the community as a whole? How can/should the organization best engage stakeholders in ethical discussions about the challenges of your identified issue? What responsibilities does the public have regarding the issue?