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Review the articles on the gulf oil spill and corporate social responsibility. In 250 words, explain how the philosophy of Milton Friedman played a role in management’s decision. Identify one other ethical framework, other than Free Market Ethics, that influenced management during this event. Incorporate the material from the required readings along with scholarly outside research. Citations for all material used should be in APA format.


Required Reading:

Friedman, M. (1970, Sept. 13) The Social Responsibly of Business it to Increase its Profits.  New York Times Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.colorado.edu/studentgroups/libertarians/issues/friedman-soc-resp-business.html

Halbert, T., & Ingulli, E. (2008). Law & ethics in the business environment. (6th ed ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Pub. Chapter One.

Lange, D., & Washburn, N. T. (2012). Understanding Attributions Of Corporate Social Irresponsibility. Academy Of Management Review, 37(2), 300-326. doi:10.5465/amr.2010.0522. Available in University library. Also via the course eReserve at http://apus.libguides.com/index.php.

Micewski, E. R., & Troy, C. (2007). Business ethics - deontologically revisited. Journal of Business Ethics, 72(1), 17-25. doi:10.1007/s10551-006-9152-z.  Available in University library. Also via the course eReserve at http://apus.libguides.com/index.php.

Schaefer, B. P. (2008). Shareholders and social responsibility. Journal of Business Ethics, 81(2), 297-312. doi:10.1007/s10551-007-9495-0. Available in University library. Also via the course eReserve at http://apus.libguides.com/index.php.

Verschoor, C. C. (2010). BP Still Hasn't Learned Ethical Lessons. Strategic Finance, 92(2), 13-15. Available in University Library. Also via the course eReserve at http://apus.libguides.com/index.php.