This document outlines the assignments for the BUS250 business and society course, including case studies, discussion questions, and a final case analysis paper on Mattel and toy safety. The assignments address topics such as stakeholders, business ethics, corporate social responsibility, regulation, the environment, and social media. Students are asked to critically analyze cases, defend positions, and apply concepts from the course to real-world examples in 3-5 double-spaced pages or 1 paragraph responses with citations. The final assignment is an 8-10 page paper analyzing Mattel's toy recalls and addressing toy safety from the perspectives of various stakeholders.

1. BUS250 Course- Complete
BUS 250 W1 - Brawl in Mickey’s Backyard Case Study
Read the Brawl in Mickey’s Backyard Case Study .
In one to two double-spaced pages, supported by evidence in your text and from other research,
answer the following two questions:
a. Who are the relevant market and nonmarket stakeholders in this situation?
b. What possible solutions to this dispute do you think might emerge from dialogue between
SunCal and its stakeholders?
BUS 250 W1 DQ-1 -Business & Society
In one paragraph, supported by evidence in your text and from other research, describe two
forces that you believe shape the relationship between business and society. Provide two
examples (one for each force you choose). Look for flaws and strengths in specific examples and
applications.
BUS 250 W1 DQ -2 - Business & Accountability
In one paragraph, supported with evidence from your text and from other research, provide one
example and brief discussion of one business in your area that has demonstrated accountability to
people, to its community, and to its environment. Be specific with your examples.

2. BUS 250 W2 - Alcoa’s Core Values in Practice Discussion Case
Read the Alcoa’s Core Values in Practice Discussion Case at the end of Chapter 5 in your text.
In one to two double-spaced pages, supported by evidence in your text and from other research,
answer the following questions:
a. How would you classify Alcoa’s ethical work climate? Which ethical criterion, as shown in
Figure 5.1, was used by the company: egoism (self-centered), benevolence (concern for others),
or principles (integrity approach)?
b. What role did top management commitment play in developing the ethical work climate and
organizational performance seen at Alcoa? What other ethical safeguards are mentioned in the
case to support the company’s efforts at developing a strong ethical culture?
BUS 250 W2 DQ-1 -Ethical Leadership
In one paragraph, supported by evidence in your text and from other research, defend whether
you believe there is a connection between ethical leadership and a person’s belief system and/or
values. Be specific and provide examples for your classmates to respond to.
BUS 250 W2 DQ -2 -Globalization
In one or two paragraphs, supported by evidence in your text and from the Globalization video,
respond critically to the following: Globalization brings both benefits and costs. Research a
business that is global and identify the benefits it derives as well as the costs it incurs. Be sure to
specify the business identity and your sources.
BUS 250 W3 Case Study: Government Regulation of Tobacco Products
Read the Government Regulation of Tobacco Products Discussion Case at the end of Chapter 8
in your text. In one to two pages, supported by evidence from your text and from other research,
answer the following questions:

3. Would you describe the orientation of Reynolds toward tobacco regulation as cooperative
or at arm’s length? How about the attitude of Altria? What do you think explains the
differences between the two companies’ positions?
What public policy inputs, goals, tools, and effects can be found in this discussion case?
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your .
BUS 250 W3 DQ -1 –Business and Environment
Identify and describe how one business in your community is addressing at least one of the four
(4) environmental issues presented…ozone depletion, global warming, declining biodiversity,
and threats to our marine ecosystem.
BUS 250 W3 DQ -2 – Economics of Recyling
In one or two paragraphs, supported by evidence in your text and from other research,
investigate the economics of recycling in your community. What steps can local businesses take
to help improve the economic incentives for recycling? In some regions, businesses have formed
alliances to guarantee a market for recycled materials. Is this occurring in your community?
BUS 250 W4 Case Study: Vidding -- Free Expression or Copyright Piracy?
Read Case Study Vidding -- Free Expression or Copyright Piracy? at the end of Chapter 13 in
your text. In one to two pages, supported by evidence from your text and from other research,
respond to the following questions:
Using the ethical criteria introduced in Chapter 4 (utilitarianism, rights, and justice), is
the creating and uploading of vids to the Internet simply an ethical expression of one’s
free speech, or is it an infringement of intellectual property?
Where do you draw the line when using material found on the Internet, but trying to
respect the artists’ intellectual property and rights to royalties from their creations? How
different should a vid be from the original source to justify that it is no longer the same
material as the original artist created and thus not covered under the copyright laws?
BUS 250 W4 DQ-1 -Insider Trading.

4. In one paragraph supported by your text and other research, describe a recent example of insider
trading. Determine whether the case met the elements of insider trading established by the
Supreme Court in U.S. vs. O'Hagen, described in the text.
BUS 250 W4 DQ-2- Consumer Privacy.
In one paragraph supported by your text and other research, determine which of the three
solutions to consumer privacy issues listed in Chapter 15 (consumer self-help, industry self-
regulation, and privacy legislation) you support. Defend your position using at least one example
BUS 250 WEEK 5 - - Mattel and Toy Safety Case
The Final Case Analysis Paper should demonstrate understanding of the reading as well as the
implications of new knowledge. The eight-page paper should integrate readings and class
discussions into work and life experiences. It may include explanation and examples from
previous experiences as well as implications for future applications.
The purpose of the Final Case Analysis Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the
course by describing your understanding and application of knowledge in the field.
Focus of the Final Case Analysis Paper:
The Final Case Analysis Paper should focus on real life, real time application of topics covered
in this course; the uses you have seen and the uses you can envision. The paper must be
submitted to your instructor no later than 11:59 pm of the time zone in which you reside on the
last day of class.
Read Mattel and Toy Safety, which is Case Eight in the Cases in Business and Society section at
the end of the book. This case describes the 2007 Mattel toy recalls, which were in response to
findings that several children’s toys were coated in lead-based paint.
Write an eight to ten page paper that addresses the following questions. Support your opinions
with scholarly research.
1. Do you believe that Mattel acted in a socially responsible and ethical manner with regard
to the safety of its toys? Why or why not? What should or could Mattel have done
differently, if anything? Be sure to support your answer using your research findings.
2. Who or what do you believe was responsible for the fact that children were exposed to
potentially dangerous toys? Why do you think so? Be sure to support your answer using
your research findings.

5. 3. What is the best way to ensure the safety of children’s toys? In responding, please
consider how the following groups would answer this question: government regulators
(in the U.S. and China); consumer advocates, the toy industry, children’s product
retailers; and standard-setting organizations. What might explain the differences in their
point of view? Be sure to support your answer using your research findings.
4. What do you think is the best way for society to protect children from harmful toys?
Specifically, what are the appropriate roles for various stakeholders in this process? Be
sure to support your answer using your research findings.
BUS 250 W5 DQ-1 -Social Media
In one paragraph supported by your text and other research, give your opinion on whether or not
employees have the right to use social media to make negative statements about their employers
online.
BUS 250 W5 DQ-2 -Corporate Philanthropy
In one paragraph supported by your text and other research, describe the criteria you would use
if you were a manager charged with evaluating corporate contributions to decide whether or not
to give to a particular organization.
Answer with references and intext citation.
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