Choose two companies – one you consider to be ethical and one you believe to be unethical.
Refer to the included resources to create a short white paper to analyze the topic of ethics. (NOTE – if you’re unfamiliar with the format of a white paper – Google “white paper” for sites)
Intro – Define ethics.
Body – Answer the following for each company:
Does this company have a published code of ethics?
Does it offer evidence of social responsibility?
Does it practice sustainability?
Conclusion – Why do you consider this to be an ethical company or not? Provide specific references to support your position. Consider the following questions in your conclusion.
In what ways does a companyâs ethics (good or bad) influence your buying decisions?
Did your research for the assignment change your views on that company?
What companies in your industry have a high level of corporate ethics?
Do corporate ethics differ in a global environment?
Sample Solution
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established 1mm short of the radiographic apex. Biomechanical preparation of the root canal was completed with number 30 K-file. The canal was repeatedly irrigated alternatively with 1% sodium hypochlorite and saline and dried. All the canals were prepared in a similar manner. Eight wax blocks were prepared for mounting teeth for scanning under CBCT (Carespream 3D image) with On-Demand software (Volume analysis software). The single operator after learning and mastering the procedure under the supervision of an expert radiologist had analyzed and done all the volumetric measurements required (preobturation and postobturation) through CBCT using On-Demand software. The volume of each slice was then calculated by multiplying the root canal area by the slice thickness (.045mm). The preobturated volume (X) of each canal was calculated by adding the individual volumes of each slice of that root canal from the canal orifice to the radiographic apex (Figure 1). A single Pan electrical weighing machine and pipette was used to measure Zinc oxide powder and eugenol liquid respectively. A standardized mixture of pure ZOE without additives or fillers was prepared for each technique as per the manufactureâs recommendation and/ or the technique limitation (Table 1). Each canal was then obturated by a single trained operator with ZOE using the respective technique for that group. A second CBCT scan was performed to determine the volume of the canal occupied by the filling material, i.e. the post-obturated volume (Y) by subtracting the voids volume (Figure 2). The percentage of obturated volume (POV) of each canal was calculated using the formula Y/XÃ100. The statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 16 software (IJM, Chicago. USA). Data were expressed as mean ± standard deviation. The mean preobturated volume (X) and postobturated volume >
