Project 2: Business Obligations

(Your Name)
BMGT 496 (section number)
(Instructor’s Name)
(Please do not use pictures or images on the Title Page – remove from your final
copy)

Memorandum
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:

Introduction
(Write an Introduction paragraph. The Introduction paragraph is the first paragraph of
the paper and will be used to describe to the reader the intent of the paper explaining
the main points covered in the paper. This intent should be understood prior to reading
the remainder of the paper so the reader knows exactly what is being covered in the
paper.)
(Write the introduction last to ensure that the main points are covered.)
Summary of Friedman’s Position
(Remember to layout not just his position, but all the justifications he gives supporting
that position.)
Summary of Contrary Positions
(Explain the position of the Business Roundtable as well as other contrary arguments
you find

Demonstrate How Each Position Would Affect the Outcome of an Ethical Dilemma
(Choose an ethical dilemma you have raised in a class discussion and illustrate how the
resolution would be different apply Friedman’s or the contrary position.)
Most Compelling Position
(Between the two positions you have discussed, explain the position that you find most
compelling. What are the weaknesses and strengths of each position?)
Conclusion
(Write a concluding paragraph that is brief and summarizes the main points. Make a
specific recommendation to the CEO as to the approach she should take.)

References
(The reference page is on a separate page from the report. The reference page is
completed according to APA with each reference left-justified with hanging indentation
for subsequent lines. References are completed in alphabetical order. Please see the
module, Learn to Use APA to ensure references are in APA format.)