Question

Below is our list of primary stakeholders. For each stakeholder, choose the two criteria that support ethically mature action.

What are each stakeholder's criteria for ethically mature action?

The Shareholders, who want to maximize their profit, are happy in this situation if...

a) Leadership makes sure that the ethical standards for research and publication are high.

b) Leadership takes action that only results in positive media coverage for the company.

c) G-BioSport's researchers deliver leading edge science and good results.

You, as you have to make and implement the decision, are happy in this situation if...

a) You can enhance your standing in the community as an excellent scientist.

b) You give your coauthors proper recognition so you aren't guilty of plagiarism.

c) You submit the article on time.

Saul Morrow, the ghostwriter, will be happy in this situation if...

a) He receives compensation for his work.

b) The article is well-received due to the quality of its research.

c) The working relationship is smooth and he is able to secure further writing assignments from the company.

Alice Greene, the junior researcher whose outline and concepts could form the basis of the article, is happy in this situation if...

a) Her work is appropriately recognized in the final product.

b) She is given opportunities to grow professionally and get promoted.

c) You use her work in future journal submissions.

The editors of the journal, who are responsible for the integrity and the reliability of information in the journal, will be happy in this situation if...

a) The article, which represents leading-edge science, is engaging and well written.

b) The editorial guidelines for proper attribution of authorship are met.

c) Responsibility for authorship is carefully negotiated among the various authors of the article.

John McIntyre, your supervisor, will be happy in this situation if...

a) His staff is productive and works well together.

b) Projects are completed without his intervention.

c) He has skilled scientists who will assure that they meet external deadlines with integrity.