Sparkle-Bright Toothpaste Is a New Product That Advertises It Will

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Essay

Sparkle-Bright toothpaste is a new product that advertises it will give you fresh breath and shiny, white teeth. You buy a tube for $1.99, and after brushing, you have both bad breath and dull teeth. Is there a role for the public sector in this situation?

Identify and differentiate between major ethical theories including utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, ethical relativism, and ethics of care.

Understand the application of ethical theories to business decisions and dilemmas.

Recognize the implications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on business ethics and practices.

Analyze the moral and ethical considerations involved in employer-employee relationships and business decisions.

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Definitions:

Attractiveness

A feature or combination of features that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight, or appeals to other social or personal criteria.

Trustworthiness

The quality of being reliable, dependable, and worthy of confidence.

Expertise

Represents the specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field or area, typically acquired through education, training, and experience.

Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCBs)

Voluntary, extra-role activities performed by employees that contribute to the organization's effectiveness but are not part of their formal job responsibilities.