In this lesson, we will delve into the complex relationship between business ethics, legal accountability, and the public health implications of the opioid crisis, with a particular focus on Purdue Pharma, OxyContin, and the Sackler Family’s role. Through individual and collaborative efforts, we will explore the nuances of corporate responsibility and its legal ramifications.
Objectives:
- Understand the concepts of abatement, bankruptcy, civil and criminal law, and other key terms.
- Analyze the case of Purdue Pharma and its impact on the opioid epidemic.
- Evaluate the legal and ethical accountability of business owners in the healthcare industry.
- Discuss the broader implications of corporate decisions on public health.
Warm-Up Activity: Reflect on the question of business owners’ accountability for their companies’ actions
Vocabulary Exercise: Before you begin, familiarize yourself with the provided vocabulary list. Understanding these terms is crucial for grasping the complexities of the case study.
Introduction: Review a video clip and an article to set the context for the case study.
Application: Watch the assigned video clips and read the accompanying notes to gain a deeper insight into the Purdue Pharma case, the Sackler family’s involvement, and the opioid crisis.
Closure Activity: Synthesize the information from this lesson to articulate the primary problem, the outcomes, and propose solutions supported by evidence from the video clips.
Assignment Submission:
- Share your responses to the video clips and article notes in the designated Canvas assignment section.
- Post your closure activity response in a 500-word essay on Canvas.I’m