Question: Answer all five parts.

1.1 Identify each of the stakeholders and how they are affected. What are the main harms and benefits in this case for the different stakeholders based on the current situation?
(20 MARKS)

1.2 From a utilitarian perspective, would you argue for or against the proposed tightening of UK banking regulation?
(20 MARKS)

1.3 Using arguments based on the ‘maxims’ of duty, would you consider the UK banks to have acted ethically in their operations?
(20 MARKS)

1.4 What clashes of rights are involved in this situation? Is it possible to judge their relative importance? Whose rights matter most in this situation? (20 MARKS)

1.5 Select and apply two other normative theories to critically examine the current situation? (20 MARKS)

NOTE:

(Word guideline 1,500 words not including appendices)

APPENDIX C: – A Sample exam

SAMPLE EXAM

Enterprise and Social Responsibility

TIME ALLOWED: 2 Hours. Semester - Examination

Answer any 2 questions:
(Both questions carry equal marks)

1. What do you understand by the term ‘globalisation’? How can its components be examined, and what is its relevance to the ethics of business practice?

2. Explain and evaluate the concept of ‘Corporate Citizenship’? Why should commercial firms invest in activities not directly related to their profitability?

3. Using appropriate examples, discuss the value of personal and situational influences in assessing how and why business decisions are made.

4. Critically evaluate how the Combined Code has impacted on current approaches to implementing effective corporate governance.

5. Analyse the issue of ‘equal opportunities’ and affirmative action’ at work, applying relevant ethical theory.

APPENDIX D:
A Basic Methodology for applying Normative Ethical Theory to