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Business research assignment analyzing key market trends.

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Bus 642 Business Research Assignment TwoAshford UniversityBusiness Research Methods and ToolsBUS 642Professor Janice JohnsonApril 30, 2012Assignment TwoA Competitive Coup in the In-Flight MagazineA&B:Whatarethemostprudentdecisionsshecanmakeaboutherresponsibilities to herself and others? What are the implications of thosedecisions even if there is no violation of law or regulation?The most important item to consider in this scenario is that of ethics. Ethics aredefined as “norms or standards of behavior that guide moral choices about ourbehavior and our relationships with others” (Cooper & Schindler, 2011, p. 32). Oneof the goals of ethics in research are to make sure that no harm or consequencescome from research activities (Cooper & Schindler, 2011). In this scenario, there areseveral harms and consequences that can occur from the usage of the foundinformation.To begin, there is the problem foresaw by the manager. AutoCorp’s new ethicalpolicy regarding competitor’s information may be pertinent to this information. If anemployee in possession of such information is required to return the data or facedismissal, the consequence is not just for the manager (firing) but also for thecompany (having to replace said employee). This implies a monetary issue for bothparties. The manager may rationalize this found information as existing in a grayarea of policy, but the question would remain to the consequences of usage.When in question, it would be the wise decision to not risk the consequences andharms that could come to self and others. While the draft found may be only just adraft, there is no true way to tell whether or not the draft has been approved recently,

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