This assignment will have students work on a simulated project management scenario where each individuals will encounter a series of ethical dilemmas. Each group member will assume the role of a project manager responsible for overcoming a new product development project. During the simulation, they will face challenges such as budget cuts prompting potential quality compromise, confidentiality breaches, and decisions regarding stakeholder engagement that may conflict with personal or organizational ethics.

Itemized Instruction

review the provided list of 10 ethical dilemmas (your instructor might assign you the ethical dilemma or your group may select one). With your group, discuss the chosen scenario and identify the key ethical issues and challenges presented. Once you have discussed your scenario, then your group will be required to analyze the scenario using ethical decision-making tools and frameworks discussed in the course. In your analysis, your group should develop a comprehensive plan that addresses the ethical issues, proposes solutions, and outlines the steps your group will take to implement these solutions.

The group will prepare a detailed report that will include the following information:

• An introduction to the scenario.
• Identification of ethical issues.
• Stakeholder impact analysis.
• Evaluation of potential solutions.
• Recommendations for action.
• A reflection on the learning experience and how it can be applied to future project management situations.

List of Scenarios

Budget Cuts and Quality Compromise:

• Your project faces a significant budget cut, pressuring your team to reduce costs. This may compromise the quality of the product. How do you balance budget constraints with maintaining high standards?

Confidentiality Breach:

• During the project, a team member accidentally shares confidential information with a competitor. What steps do you take to address the breach and prevent future occurrences?

Stakeholder Conflict:

• A key stakeholder demands changes to the project that conflict with the company's ethical guidelines. How do you manage the situation while maintaining stakeholder engagement and project integrity?

Cultural Sensitivity:

• Your project involves working with international partners with different cultural norms and ethical standards. How do you ensure that the project respects cultural differences while adhering to ethical principles?

Environmental Impact:

• The project involves processes that may have a negative impact on the environment. How do you address these concerns while meeting project goals?

Unethical Vendor Practices:

• You discover that one of your vendors engages in unethical practices. What actions do you take to address the issue and ensure your project remains ethically sound?

Whistleblowing:

• A team member reports unethical behavior by a senior manager. How do you handle the whistleblower's concerns while protecting their anonymity and addressing the issue?

Resource Allocation:

• You have limited resources and must decide how to allocate them among different project components. How do you make decisions that are fair and ethical?

Data Privacy:

• The project requires collecting and using personal data. How do you ensure that data privacy is maintained and complies with legal and ethical standards?

Diversity and Inclusion:

• Your project team lacks diversity, which could lead to biased decision-making. How do you promote diversity and inclusion within the team and the project?