Written Assignment Use the Instructions for Case Analyses to craft a response to this case, articulating the main issues and ethical dilemma.   Review the assessment criteria below before you begin writing.  Topic: Corporate Social Responsibility People Involved: Bob,      President John,      Chemical Engineer Henry,      Controller Kirk,      Assistant Controller Kirk is a bright individual who is being groomed for the Controller’s position in a medium-sized manufacturing firm. After his first year as Assistant Controller, the officers of the firm were starting to include him in major company functions. For instance, today he was attending the monthly financial statement summary given at a prestigious consulting firm. During the meeting, Kirk was intrigued at how all the financial data he had been accumulating was transformed by the consultant into revealing charts and graphs. Kirk was generally optimistic about the session and the company’s future until the consultant started talking about the new manufacturing plant the company was adding to the current location and the costs per unit of the chemically plated products it produced. At that time, Bob (the President) and John (the chemical engineer) started talking about waste treatment and disposal problems. John mentioned that the current waste facilities were not adequate to handle the waste products that would be created by the “ultramodern” new plant in a manner that would meet the industry's fairly high standards, although they could still comply with federal standards. Kirk’s boss, Henry, noted that the estimated cost per unit would be increased if the waste treatment facilities were upgraded according to recent industry standards.  While industry standards are presently more stringent than federal regulations, environmentalists are strongly pressuring for more stringent regulations at the federal level. Bob mentioned that since their closest competitor did not have the waste treatment facilities that already existed at their firm, he was not in favor of further expenditure in this area. Most managers at this meeting resoundingly agreed with Bob, and business continued on to another topic.  Kirk did not hear a word during the rest of the meeting. He kept wondering how the company could possibly have such a casual attitude toward the environment. Yet he did not know if, how, or when he could share his opinion. Soon he started reflecting on whether this was the right firm for him. What should Kirk do? Putting Corporate Responsibility first, but recognizing the politics at play, what is the most ethical thing to do? The most practical? What strategy would you suggest to Kirk if he came to you for advice?  Written Assignment Requirements Submit a written paper which is 2-3 pages in length exclusive of reference page and that is double-spaced. The paper should cite sources to support your ideas. Be sure to review the assessment criteria below before beginning your paper. .

1. Written Assignment
Use the
Instructions for Case Analyses
to craft a response to this case, articulating the main issues and
ethical dilemma. Review the assessment criteria below before
you begin writing.
Topic:
Corporate Social Responsibility
People Involved:
Bob, President
John, Chemical Engineer
Henry, Controller
Kirk, Assistant Controller
Kirk is a bright individual who is being groomed for the
Controller’s position in a medium-sized manufacturing firm.
After his first year as Assistant Controller, the officers of the
firm were starting to include him in major company functions.
For instance, today he was attending the monthly financial
statement summary given at a prestigious consulting firm.
During the meeting, Kirk was intrigued at how all the financial
data he had been accumulating was transformed by the
consultant into revealing charts and graphs.

2. Kirk was generally optimistic about the session and the
company’s future until the consultant started talking about the
new manufacturing plant the company was adding to the current
location and the costs per unit of the chemically plated products
it produced. At that time, Bob (the President) and John (the
chemical engineer) started talking about waste treatment and
disposal problems. John mentioned that the current waste
facilities were not adequate to handle the waste products that
would be created by the “ultramodern” new plant in a manner
that would meet the industry's fairly high standards, although
they could still comply with federal standards. Kirk’s boss,
Henry, noted that the estimated cost per unit would be increased
if the waste treatment facilities were upgraded according to
recent industry standards.
While industry standards are presently more stringent than
federal regulations, environmentalists are strongly pressuring
for more stringent regulations at the federal level. Bob
mentioned that since their closest competitor did not have the
waste treatment facilities that already existed at their firm, he
was not in favor of further expenditure in this area. Most
managers at this meeting resoundingly agreed with Bob, and
business continued on to another topic.
Kirk did not hear a word during the rest of the meeting. He kept
wondering how the company could possibly have such a casual
attitude toward the environment. Yet he did not know if, how,
or when he could share his opinion. Soon he started reflecting
on whether this was the right firm for him. What should Kirk
do? Putting Corporate Responsibility first, but recognizing the
politics at play, what is the most ethical thing to do? The most
practical? What strategy would you suggest to Kirk if he came
to you for advice?
Written Assignment Requirements

3. Submit a written paper which is 2-3 pages in length exclusive of
reference page and that is double-spaced. The paper should cite
sources to support your ideas. Be sure to review the assessment
criteria below before beginning your paper. Cite any
reference(s) you use in the preparation of your essay using
proper APA format.
Written Assignment Peer Assessment
In the unit following the submission of your written assignment,
you will peer assess three (3) of your classmates’ assignments
according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form.
During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide
details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form,
indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer.
The written assignment grade is comprised of a combination of
your submission (90%) and your peer assessments (10%).
Written Assignment Peer Assessment Rubric
For this assignment, your peers will be evaluating your work
with the following criteria.
Identifies all the relevant facts of the case.
Articulates overarching ethical issues including the extent of
Kirk's responsibility to take action; how the interests of the
firm (and stockholders) can be balanced against the
environmental interests; what obligation the company has to
future generations and citizens.
Identifies all stakeholders.
Poses possible alternatives and ethics of each alternative.
Paper should explore the possible alternatives and ethics

4. from the Utilitarian Perspective, the Rights Perspective,or
the Justice Perspective.
Identifies all practical constraints.
Recommends a specific action Kirk should take, which may
include leaving the company.
Is of high quality, writing is clear and professional.
Conforms to the structural requirements including APA style
guidelines for References.