Task | genetictesting

For the Class Debate please choose

one of the two positions

In this position you are choosing to be in favor of mandatory genetic testing for all people working at this company.

GOAL:

To make a convincing argument in favor if genetic testing and to be able to answer questions that can strengthen your argument. Even if you are personally not in favor of genetic testing you have to still make your argument strong and believable. Remember it is always important to know both sides as well.

Sample Questions

(This is just to get you thinking, do not just answer these questions):

What is genetic testing?
What are the benefits of genetic testing?
How is genetic testing done?
How would this help the employee?
Would this be considered a breach of privacy? How do you support this position?
What does the company tend to do with the information gathered?

Head Management Representative

(Supporting Gentic Testing)

Gene-T Employee

(Against Genetic Testing)

In this position you are choosing to be against mandatory genetic testing for all people working at this company.

GOAL:

To make a convincing argument against implementing mandatory genetic testing and to be able to answer questions that can strengthen your argument. For this activity if your personal opinion is different then the one you get you must still research and make your argument as valid and believable as possible. It is always important to know both view points.

Sample Questions

(This is just to get you thinking, do not just answer these questions):

What is genetic testing?
Why should genetic testing not be mandatory?
Support why you think that the company should not have access to this information?
What are the consequences if this information were to be leaked out? Or sold?
What are religious, ethical, legal and social concerns regarding genetic testing?