Business Ethics in Fox News Case Study 2022

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Executive Summary
The significant objective of the report is to analyze the case of racial discrimination practiced
in Fox News Chanel. The evaluation of this unethical practice has further been made in light
of the consequences of such activities in the organization, leading to lawsuits and eventually
settlement options for the organization. The ethical aspect of the case has also been evaluated
pertaining to utility, rights and virtue. Moreover, the ethical decision making approaches of
the theories of Deontology and Utilitarianism have been discussed. In conclusion, it has been
mentioned how maintaining a healthy work environment for the employees is an essential for
ensuring the fulfillment of the objectives and aims of an organization.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Discussion..................................................................................................................................3
Overview of the Organization................................................................................................3
Description of the Case..........................................................................................................4
Ethical Analysis.....................................................................................................................5
Utility.................................................................................................................................6
Rights.................................................................................................................................6
Virtue..................................................................................................................................7
Ethical Decision Making Approach.......................................................................................8
Theory of Deontology........................................................................................................8
Theory of Utilitarianism.....................................................................................................8
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................9
References................................................................................................................................10

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Introduction
Ethics and values are an essential part of business activities and operations of an
organization as it determines the policies and practices that will be adopted by them. Business
or corporate ethics propose a set of moral and ethical principles and problems that may arise
within the organizational scope. In this respect, certain types of business ethics can be
identified, which may include legal, personal, corporate economic and organizational
responsibilities (Bertrand 2018). Ethics and governance of an organization are directly related
as good governance entails the capability of the company to take effective decisions that are
aligned with good business ethics (Rodriguez-Fernandez 2016). Fox News is an American
television channel owned by the Fox Corporation and launched in the year 1996. Being one
of the most recognized television channels and broadcasted in most of the major countries in
the world, Fox News must practice ethical business operations to maintain their reputation
and identity in the market. However, the channel has been accused of practicing racial and
gender discrimination among its employees which has led them to face several challenges
and consequences from the audience. The company also had to face the challenge of lawsuits
on account of the unethical practices within its organizational scope. The report will further
analyze the issues faced by Fox News and the ethical decision making process associated
with it.
Discussion
Overview of the Organization
The Fox News Channel was launched as an initiative from the Australian publisher
Rupert Murdoch and American industrialist Martin Davis. The channel presents over 15
hours of live broadcasting and programming content. The cannel also presents media content
to the audience through online mediums like their official website and through social media