Social, Political and Ethical Environment of Business 
Goals: This assignment allows you (either individually or as a member of a group) to closely
examine a topic of choosing so long as it can be directly related to social,political, and/or ethical
aspect of business. You are expected to find a topic that inspires you, one in which you are
actually interested in doing-in-depth, individual research.
Structure: You may choose one of two structure: (1) take a stand on the issue(s) or, (2) present in
a balanced manner both sides of the issue(s). In either case you must have done balanced and
thorough research (crazy uncle Bob is not a legitimate source), and you may draw on various
concepts from lectures, section and from course readings.
You are expected to write clearly and efficiently. Grammar and spelling do count. This is true both
in this class and in life.
Format: This paper is expected to be a 8 page per person not including: (1) an optional appendix
for graphs or other notes, and a required bibliography for source material. Please use 12-point
Times New Roman, double-spaced with 1′ margins.
Grading: Do not expect that this assignment will be graded lightly. The term paper represents a
significant portion of your final grade, and as such you are expected to perform well. You will be
graded on content (depth of analysis, persuasiveness and relevance to the course) and style
(clarity, grammar, punctuation, and spelling).