This document provides instructions for a 750-word summary explaining the reasons for seasons on Earth. The summary should begin with an explanation of common student misconceptions about seasons. It should then identify other planets that may or may not experience seasons, providing explanations. The summary must also explain the terms aphelion and perihelion. Graphics and in-text citations of references and images are permitted. The paper should follow APA formatting guidelines.

1. Resource: Electronic Reserve Readings
Access the following articles from the Electronic Reserve
Readings:
•"The Reasons for the Seasons"
•"Earth Seasons Don't Fit Other Planets"
•"Science 101"
Write a 750 word summary that explains the reason for seasons
on Earth.
•Begin with an explanation of the common misconceptions that
students have regarding the reason for seasons.
•Identify other planets in our solar system that may or may not
have seasons and provide an explanation.
•Include an explanation of aphelion and perihelion in your
discussion.
•You may include graphics in your paper. Do not forget to cite
any references and text images you use.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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Institutionalized Ethics Lisa B
Business Dictionary defines institutionalization as “a process
which translates an organization’s code of conduct, mission,
policies, vision, and strategic plans into action guidelines
applicable to the daily activities of its officers and other
employees. It aims at integrating fundamental values and
objectives into the organization’s culture and structure”
(Institutionalization, 2017). Today more and more businesses
and other organizations find it essential to institutionalize
ethics. Not only does this institutionalization show
stakeholders they are working with a trustworthy company but
also sets guidelines for employees how to behave on behalf of

2. the company.
Companies desire consumer and stakeholder confidence. One
way to achieve this is through an ethics policy. Having a
straightforward procedure set within the business structure
shows all who deal with the company they are trustworthy and
do not make decisions based solely on profit (Eigen, 2017).
This trust develops a stronger relationship between a company
and its stockholders building a competitive advantage. The
more one trusts, the more loyal to a corporation one will
become.
Research shows “most people learn the difference between right
and wrong at an early age, but sometimes the difference
between right and wrong in a business setting is not black and
white” (Eigen, 2017). Because of this gray area, it is crucial
for a business to build ethical guidelines for the employees.
The guidelines allow the employees to understand company
expectations and how to react in certain situations building a
trust amongst the team. Therefore, the employees’ morale will
improve creating a profiting cycle for the corporation. Once
morale improves, employees work harder, building more
confidence in the company, subsequently leading to a more
significant bottom line.
In conclusion, businesses and other organizations stand to
benefit from the institutionalization of ethics. By
institutionalizing ethics, corporations build a trusting
environment for the stakeholders including its employees. By
establishing this trust, the confidence in the company internally
and externally grows. Employees find they are happier in the
workplace knowing their expectations and how to represent the
business causing them to work harder, while stakeholders obtain
a stronger loyalty to the company.

3. References
Eigen, D. (2017). How to institutionalize ethics in a
corporation. Chron. Retrieved from
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/institutionalize-ethics-
corporation-49898.html
Institutionalization. (2017). Business dictionary. Retrieved from
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/institutionalizatio
n.html
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Required Course Materials
Read Ch. 2, “Stakeholder Relationships, Social Responsibility,
and Corporate Governance” of Business Ethics.
Read the following sections of Conscious Capitalism:
• Ch. 3, “Purpose: The Corporation’s Search for
Meaning”
• Ch. 4, “Discovering the Growing Purpose”
Title: Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases
Edition: 11th
Authors: Ferrell, O. C., Fraedrich, J., & Ferrell, L.
ISBN-13: 9781305500846
Title: Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of

4. Business
Authors: MacKay, J., & Sisodia, R.
ISBN-13: 9781422144206