Think of writing this research essay as participating in a debate. You are required to answer the following statement (Topics 3) and argue either in the affirmative (for) or the negative (against). In arguing your case you are required to anticipate the response from the alternative argument and counter those arguments in your essay.
Topic 3: To what extent do business ethics concepts (ethical culture, ethical leadership, ethical climate etc) explain the “systemic cultural issues” at SMRT? Critically discuss.
FRAMEWORK FORMAT
INTRODUCTION
- Topic
- Your stance (do you agree? Do you not agree?)
- Background of the issue
In this essay, I will be arguing about the business ethics concept of SMRT. This includes the ethical culture, ethical leadership and ethical climate of SMRT. etc etc
BODY
Example:
Ethical culture
For….
Against….
Recommendation/solution
Ethical leadership
For ….
Against….
Recommendation/solution
Ethical climate
For….
Against….
Recommendation/solution
Systemic cultural issue
*Use business ethics concept to explain the issue. *
CONCLUSION
- Overall conclusion to wrap it up.
REFERENCE
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/are…
Ethical culture
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/pa…
Ethical Leadership
com/opinion/lessons-to-be-learnt-from-smrts-leadership-woes”>http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/lessons-to-be-…
Ethical Climate (moral atmosphere of the work environment & level of ethics practiced within a company)
MRT breakdown then they provide free shuttlebus
MRT closures and shorter operating hours (isit considered ethical climate?)
LTA, SMRT to bear cost of additional buses deployed for train network closures
East-West Line’s new signalling system to undergo extra tests to enhance saftety
SMRT collision due to signalling fault
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/joo…
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