The Final Paper for this course will require you to submit an eight (8) to ten (10) page paper (not including the title and reference pages) that assesses the legal issues as well as ethical issues of a selected business situation. This situation should relate to one of the following:

• A current work environment
• A potential future work environment
• Any current event involving a business situation if it has occurred in the past six (6) months from the start date of this class.

In your paper,

• Develop an introduction which includes an arguable thesis statement at the end of the paragraph.
• Describe the business situation, which should not exceed two pages.
• Explain the application of at least three of the relevant areas of law to the business situation. Preferable this would include subject-matter that we have studied in our course (e.g., constitutional law, criminal law, torts, product liability, administrative law, contracts, anti-trust law, securities regulations, employment law, and environmental law) and a detailed explanation of how the facts of the situation violate or conflict with each area of law you have identified.
• Analyze the ethical concerns raised by the business situation. This should include an application of at least two different ethical theories covered in Chapter 4 of your textbook and to identify any ethical issues involved.
• Discuss which theory would address the ethical concerns of the situation.
• Provide a recommendation to reduce the liability exposure of the business situation as well as changes that could be implemented to the ethical environment and culture of the organization. Your recommendation must be supported by specific legal, ethical, and business principles.

The Final paper

• must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
• must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
  • title of final paper in bold font
    • Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
  • student’s name
  • name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
  • course name and number
  • instructor’s name
  • due date
• must utilize academic voice.
  • Review the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
• must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
  • Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
  • For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. and Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
• must use APA Level Headings, found on the Writing Center’s APA Style ElementsLinks to an external site. page.
• must use at least 8 credible sources in addition to the course text.
  • The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
  • To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, review Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
  • To assist you in completing the research for this assignment, review How to Use Library OneSearchLinks to an external site. video.
• must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
• must utilize correct APA formatting for legal sources include case law and legislation. See the Citing Legal SourcesLinks to an external site. resource from the UAGC Library as well as the Citing Legal Materials in APA StyleLinks to an external site. from the University Library of California State University, Stanislaus for assistance.
• must avoid over-dependence on direct quotes. Direct quotes are a great way to strengthen our assertions and provide support. However, be sure to avoid using excessive direct quotes in lieu of original thought. Direct quotes will not meet the requirement for analysis, application, and critical thinking.
• must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center.
  • Review the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.