Facebook Live Killings
Read the article Cleveland Shooting Highlight’s Facebook’s Responsibility in Policing Depraved Videos found at:
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
{Law vs. Ethics- What is the legal duty, if any, why or why not? What is the ethical duty, if any, why or why not?}
[Ch. 1 – 2 provides a foundation to answering this question.]
{leadership roles and ethical decisions}
{Did FB have a legal duty? What are those duties? Law (Statutory, common law, administrative rules?) Were those duties fulfilled? – Likewise in discussing ethical duty} – Who was the crime victim? Important to note the relationship of victim to company; what are company’s duty to that party?} and so on…
[There will be reactions, comments, and media online surrounding this matter]
[What was FB’s response to this occurrence? Was it reasonable? How does law and ethics fit into FBs response]
Make sure the 3 ways suggested, are supported; more than mere opinion] [ based upon measures, processes, policies, etc., that may be supported by data, studies, research, etc., integrate such scholarly information into the the suggestions provided as support for those proactive measures identified.] [In order to suggest proactive steps, understanding how the site works will be useful; thus, perform some research, how is content placed, is it approved, is it monitored, etc.]
Keep in mind how the suggestions may impact law. – e.g. 1st amendment freedom of speech, cyber laws, etc., and address any impact on those suggestions. How the policy can be structured without violation of law] Also, keep in mind the consumer, audience. How does the company gain revenue through site? Will certain restrictions or suggestion impose and create a negative response from its users? How can the company achieve its economic goals, and apply CSR – corporate social responsibility?
Conduct some research to determine whether or not Facebook has an Ethics Officer or Oversight Committee. If so, discuss the key functions of these positions. If not, debate on whether or not they should create these roles. [keep in mind the key is to research, answer and explain, why or why not – support response]
Sample committee with a company:
http://www.bechtel.com/about-us/ethics-compliance/oversight-assessment/senior-management/
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The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Facebook Live Killings