Each briefing will summarize issues for decision makers, introduce key challenges, and highlight areas
Focus on the moral position that decision makers should take and make recommendations. You have to
Reference resources as endnotes (an example of this reference format is provided at the end), with your
A list of references is provided on a separate page.
Government energy regulatory agency, or some other organization. See related details
Each case is presented in the lecture section of the course. Well, since you’re a consultant hired to get advice, that’s it
You can use "I" in your presentation if you like. However, all comments or suggestions must be
Be based on properly quoted facts.
Note at the press Conference
Your brief should have six sections, separated by headings: Purpose, background, concerns,
Suggestions and references. References will appear on a separate page.
These will include:
Purpose – Here you state the purpose of the summary. Summarize in 1-2 sentences why your topic is ethical
Challenge, and why it’s relevant to the organization you’re presenting to.
Background – details relevant facts about the problem. Who are the key stakeholders with vested interests
The problem? Why does this topic represent a moral challenge? What evidence is there for that
Challenge? How long has this problem existed? Were previous actions taken (if so, successfully)?
Have others identified issues similar to those you will discuss in the summary?
Focus – Identify three main directions of concern for the current direction of things. this
It depends. In this section it may be useful to summarize and quote news articles (use reputable ones)
News sources) or reports from governments or nonprofit organizations, who have the same concerns.
Recommendations – Provide 1-3 suggestions on how the problem should be handled. is
Need additional research to come up with a possible solution? Which concerns are most important and needed
Do you want to deal with it first? What are the advantages and disadvantages of your proposed plan? Be specific, be linked
Raise concerns directly. You shouldn’t quote anything out there
For each presentation, you will cite material from the Harvard Business Case
Appropriate. You can supplement this with additional information from well-known sources, such as from
Established news agencies, government reports, NGO reports, peers
Review the article if you wish. You can use a maximum of three external sources, and these sources should be
Use to provide context or frame others’ views on an issue, but do not make your own comments
Recommendations and conclusions.