PHL/MGT 248: Business Ethics

In a 1500-word essay compare how Morris and Weber discuss the assumption that work is viewed as inherently valuable (i.e. good in itself). Your essay should be divided into two sections. First, provide an overview of both Morris’ and Weber’s arguments, and note any important similarities or differences that you find. Your job is not to list all similarities or differences, but only the one(s) you find especially important or interesting. Second, discuss what you yourself took away from these readings. You may take this in any direction you please, so long as it remains in direct relationship with these two texts and the issue of viewing work as inherently valuable. Let whatever you find most interesting (i.e. exciting, disagreeable, ridiculous, profound, inspiring, etc.) guide you as you choose what to focus on. As you hone in on your own position on the value of work, feel free to bring in other texts, thinkers, and ideas from this quarter, although this is not a requirement for the assignment.

You must cite the texts you are discussing, and your grade is dependent on you using citations properly and formatting them in a consistent way (you may choose the style of your choice, but make sure it is consistent).

All quotes or paraphrasing of any text or source should include citations, since failure to do so is plagiarism and will thus result in an F on the assignment.