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Q Based upon your review of the textbook readings, post a 450-word (minimum) synopsis of your understanding of the material. This post should 1) demonstrate understanding of the ethical issues reviewed. Following your synopsis of the chapter material, 2) incorporate a practical application of the material by responding to questions in Case 8.1. In your posting, it is important that you highlight any questions you have about the material. The instructor will review the postings for understanding of the material and respond to questions you may have. Case 7.4 1. Describe the ethical categories involved in the explosion and conduct of the managers of the mine. 2. Why does Mr. Stover say he did not have any intent to violate the law that prohibits advance notification of the presence of inspectors? 3. Should the CEO be held accountable? Case 8.1 1. Were these statements just puffing, or were they statements of fact? 2. Does the presence of Kim Kardashian in the ads negate any factual promises? Should consumers have known better? What do the sales figures tell you about the ad campaign? 3. Evaluate the ethics of the marketing executive who used her husband to come up with the study and discuss the nondisclosure of his identity.

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Ethics and knowledge about corporate ethics must be known to the employees of every organization so that there are no issues regarding the interpretation of the activities which might violate the law at the workplace. Every organizational manager must be able to take decisions by having a complete knowledge of corporate ethics, laws, violations of laws, etc.