questions

 

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  • Describe the organization’s structure.
  • Describe the organization’s culture.

 

  • What does the research literature suggest regarding the effects of culture on ethical behavior in organizations?
  • Provide an analysis of key factors of Wells Fargo’s structure and culture that could have contributed to the unethical behavior.
  • Discuss any aspects of Wells Fargo’s structure that should have theoretically reduced the likelihood of this unethical behavior at Wells Fargo. Analyze reasons why employees still chose to act unethically.

 

  • What does the current research suggest regarding creating an ethical organization?
  • Evaluate the effectiveness measures for ensuring ethical compliance. What are the limitations to these interventions and best practices (e.g., are there instances in which these would not prevent unethical behaviors? Are there other factors that affect ethical behavior in organizations?
  • Provide three specific recommendations that you would give to Wells Fargo leadership for establishing an ethical organization? Provide explanations and evidence to support your recommendations

Read the background article:

Tayan, B. (2019). 

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The Wells Fargo Cross-Selling Scandal

. Stanford Business: Stanford, CA. https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/wells-fargo-cross-selling-scandal

When employees and managers act unethically, the consequences often have serious implications. In 2016, the news broke that some employees of Wells Fargo & Company were creating fake bank and credit card accounts in the name of customers but without their knowledge, to increase profits. This unethical behavior damaged Wells Fargo’s reputation and profits, and it had legal implications, as well. In this assignment, you will analyze the background article provided and develop recommendations for preventing unethical behavior within organizations.

Part One: Describe Wells Fargo (one page)

Research and describe Wells Fargo, applying the course concepts. You should support your main ideas with examples, further explanations, and/or other evidence. Be sure to address the following:

· Describe the organization’s structure.

· Describe the organization’s culture.

Part Two: Analyze the Roles of Structure and Culture in Ethical Behavior (two pages) 

Research and analyze the role the structure and culture of Wells Fargo played in allowing unethical behavior to occur. You should support your main ideas with evidence, integrating supporting evidence from past research when possible. Be sure to address the following:

· What does the research literature suggest regarding the effects of culture on ethical behavior in organizations?

· Provide an analysis of key factors of Wells Fargo’s structure and culture that could have contributed to the unethical behavior.

· Discuss any aspects of Wells Fargo’s structure that should have theoretically reduced the likelihood of this unethical behavior at Wells Fargo. Analyze reasons why employees still chose to act unethically.

Part Three: Present Recommendations (two pages)

Review your course readings and external research discussing best practices for establishing and maintaining an ethical organization. Analyze the limitations of these best practices. Present recommendations for Wells Fargo. You should address the following:

· What does the current research suggest regarding creating an ethical organization?

· Evaluate the effectiveness measures for ensuring ethical compliance. What are the limitations to these interventions and best practices (e.g., are there instances in which these would not prevent unethical behaviors? Are there other factors that affect ethical behavior in organizations?

· Provide three specific recommendations that you would give to Wells Fargo leadership for establishing an ethical organization? Provide explanations and evidence to support your recommendations.

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PS541 Unit 4 Assignment Rubric
Course: PS541 Organizational Management and

Behavior

Criteria 1
Level III
17 points

Level II
14 points

Level I
10 points

Not Present
0 points

Criterion Score

Organization

Structure and

Culture

/ 17

Describes both

of the following

as it relates to

the

case study:

● Organization’s
structure

● Organization’s
culture

Describes both
of the following
as it relates to

the case study,

but lacks

relevant details:

● Organization’s
structure
● Organization’s
culture

Describes one of

the following as

it relates to the

case study:
● Organization’s
structure
● Organization’s
culture

Assignment does

not meet the

minimum criteria

for points.

Criteria 2
Level III
18 points

Level II
14 points
Level I
10 points
Not Present
0 points

Criterion Score

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Criteria 2
Level III
18 points
Level II
14 points
Level I
10 points
Not Present
0 points
Criterion Score

Roles of

Culture on

Ethical

Behavior

/ 18

Analysis includes

all of the

following:

● Key factors of
Wells Fargo’s

structure and

culture in the

case study

allowing

un

ethical

behavior to

occur.

● Supporting
evidence from

past research.

● Discusses
aspects of Wells

Fargo’s structure

that should have

theoretically

reduced the

likelihood of

unethical

behavior

● Why
employees

choose to act

unethically.

Analysis includes

a

majority of the

following:
● Key factors of
Wells Fargo’s
structure and
culture in the
case study
allowing
unethical
behavior to
occur.
● Supporting
evidence from
past research.
● Discusses
aspects of Wells
Fargo’s structure
that should have
theoretically
reduced the
likelihood of
unethical
behavior
● Why
employees
choose to act
unethically.
Analysis includes

less than half of

the following:

● Key factors of
Wells Fargo’s
structure and
culture in the
case study
allowing
unethical
behavior to
occur.
● Supporting
evidence from
past research.
● Discusses
aspects of Wells
Fargo’s structure
that should have
theoretically
reduced the
likelihood of
unethical
behavior
● Why
employees
choose to act
unethically.
Assignment does
not meet the
minimum criteria
for points.

Criteria 3
Level III
21 points

Level II
18 points

Level I
14 points

Not Present
0 points
Criterion Score

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Criteria 3
Level III
21 points
Level II
18 points
Level I
14 points
Not Present
0 points
Criterion Score

Evidence-

based

Recommendat

ions

/ 21

Recommendation

s include all of

the following:

● Explains
current research

regarding

creating an

ethical

organization.

● Evaluates the
effectiveness

measures for

ensuring ethical

compliance.

● Discusses
limitations of

interventions and

best practices.

● Proposes three
evidence-based

recommendation

s to establish and

maintain an

ethical

organization.

Recommendation

s include a

majority of the
following:
● Explains
current research
regarding
creating an
ethical
organization.
● Evaluates the
effectiveness
measures for
ensuring ethical
compliance.
● Discusses
limitations of
interventions and
best practices.
● Proposes three
evidence-based
recommendation
s to establish and
maintain an
ethical

organization

Recommendation

s include less

than half of the

following:
● Explains
current research
regarding
creating an
ethical
organization.
● Evaluates the
effectiveness
measures for
ensuring ethical
compliance.
● Discusses
limitations of
interventions and
best practices.
● Proposes three
evidence-based
recommendation
s to establish and
maintain an
ethical
organization
Assignment does
not meet the
minimum criteria
for points.

Criteria 4
Level III
7 points

Level II
5 points

Level I
4 points

Not Present
0 points
Criterion Score

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Criteria 4
Level III
7 points
Level II
5 points
Level I
4 points
Not Present
0 points
Criterion Score

Writing and

Mechanics

/ 7Writing meets all
of the following

criteria:

● Clear and
logical

organization

paragraphs.

● Sentences are
well developed.

● Uses correct
grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation.

● Meets page
length

requirement

Writing meets at

least two of the

following criteria:

● Clear and
logical
organization
paragraphs.
● Sentences are
well developed.
● Uses correct
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
● Meets page
length

Writing meets

one of the

following criteria:
● Clear and
logical
organization
paragraphs.
● Sentences are
well developed.
● Uses correct
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
● Meets page
length
Assignment does
not meet the
minimum criteria
for points.

Criteria 5
Level III
7 points

Level II
5 points
Level I
4 points
Not Present
0 points
Criterion Score

APA Style / 7

APA Style

includes all of

the following:

● Clearly written
in Standard

English.

● References or
academic

sources as

required,

including in-text

citation(s).

● Paraphrased
correctly and

accurately; direct

quotes used

minimally.

● Formatted
correctly using

either APA style

or provided

template.

APA Style

includes a

majority of the
following:
● Clearly written
in Standard
English.
● References or
academic
sources as
required,
including in-text
citation(s).
● Paraphrased
correctly and
accurately; direct
quotes used
minimally.
● Formatted
correctly using
either APA style
or provided
template.
APA Style

includes less

than half of the
following:
● Clearly written
in Standard
English.
● References or
academic
sources as
required,
including in-text
citation(s).
● Paraphrased
correctly and
accurately; direct
quotes used
minimally.
● Formatted
correctly using
either APA style
or provided
template.
Assignment does
not meet the
minimum criteria
for points.

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Total / 70

Overall Score

Level III
57 points minimum

Level II
43 points minimum

Level I
1 point minimum

Not Present
0 points minimum

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