...Hamlet Theme of Appearance vs. Reality A major theme that encircles the play "Hamlet" is the disparity between what something appears to be, and what something is in reality: In otherwords, to distinguish between what is fake (a lie) and what is truth. This theme is so heavily enwoven in the play due to the fact that most of the central characters in the play hide behind a mask to conceal their true intentions while as trying to figure out what the other characters are thinking. For example, with the case of Hamlet he chooses to appear mad in front of the others (whether or not he actually turns mad is a whole other debate entirely) so that he may better conceal his true intentions (he does a poor job in this part) and gain the opportunity to kill Claudius (perhaps with the defense that he is insane?). Thus, Hamlet exaggerates and shows tremendous hatred and disgust towards Ophelia so that he may convince Polonius and Claudius that he has gone mad due to Ophelia's rejection of his love. On the other hand, there is Claudius, the duplicitous cowardly, and conniving politician. Claudius, in comparison to the rest of the characters in the play, is the master at deception and hypocrisy. Claudius hides behind a veneer of being a gentle, just, and concerned King, that grieves for his dead brother and who cares for his people and in particular, his stepson. However, in reality, Claudius conceals a very dark secret and fears Hamlet's apparent madness not because...
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...The Ethics of Earnings Management: The Case of Income Smoothing James Gaa University of Alberta May 2007 Information Asymmetry In Most Situations, People Do Not Have the Same Information Management Inevitably Has Information that Would be Useful to Investors – and other Stakeholders In Financial Reporting: Information Asymmetry Follows Immediately from the Separation of Ownership and Management May 2007 The Ethics of Earnings Management 2 1 Corporate Transparency (OECD) “The Corporate Governance Framework Should Ensure that Timely and Accurate Disclosure is made on All Material Matters regarding the Corporation, Including the Financial Situation, Performance, Ownership, and Governance of the Company.” OECD, ”Corporate Governance Principles: 2004” May 2007 The Ethics of Earnings Management 3 Corporate Secrecy (OECD) “Disclosure Requirements are Not Expected to Place Unreasonable Administrative or Cost Burdens on Enterprises. Nor are Companies Expected to Disclose Information that May Endanger their Competitive Position Unless Disclosure is Necessary to Fully Inform the Investment Decision and to Avoid Misleading the Investor” OECD, ”Corporate Governance Principles: 2004” May 2007 The Ethics of Earnings Management 4 2 Corporate Secrecy Corporations Have Secrets Some are Legitimate Corporations Should be Able to Keep them secret Trade Secrets Other Proprietary Information Some are Not Legitimate ...
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...I wanted to approach both Kantianism vs. Utilitarianism for those who are not students of ethics words like utilitarianism and Kantianism may sound little foreign but for those are trying to tackle the world of ethics then these two represent important viewpoints. There are many similarities between utilitarianism and Kantianism but some can confuse some people. However, there are important differences between the two philosophies that I will try to explain. In Utilitarianism this philosophy believes that consequences of action are responsible for people judging that action as morally right or wrong. Thus, a believer of utilitarianism would say that the outcomes of the actions that is deemed morally right would be good. The theory says that people choose actions that help in maximizing happiness and at the same time remove misery, pain and agony. The worth of any human action depends upon its utility or value. Now with the view on Kantianism was put forward by Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher he focused on the duty he believed his philosophy take the position that the morality of an action is dependent upon whether the individual has adhered to the rules or not. Here are some points or highlights why Kantianism vs. utilitarianism. * Attitude towards what is right or wrong is what constitutes the basic difference between utilitarianism and Kantianism. * Utilitarianism says that an act is justified if maximum numbers of people are deriving happiness out of it. This...
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...It is every parents hope that they can be successful in raising morally sound children. Think about this; an elementary school student is being bullied out on the playground; your child witnesses the encounter and decides to intervene. He states to the bully that enough is enough and that he has gone too far. He then walks away with the bullied student. The bully is humiliated and makes a decision to never bully again, and the child being bullied has a new friend. Most parents or guardians want their children to be the ones who step up in situations like these, to put a stop to any wrong- doing and to stick up for what they have been taught. But how can parents or guardians be effective in raising children with a strong sense of morals? There are daily opportunities for a parent or guardian to teach a child morals and values. It is absolutely impossible for children to learn what is ethically acceptable unless their caretakers are continually teaching them and practicing these values with them. There are so many values that are important to most people. Honesty, kindness, respect and forgiveness are only a few examples of necessary morals that children need to grasp and understand at a young age. It can be frustrating for a parent when it comes to teaching their child ethics. It is a learning process that, unlike potty training or learning the alphabet, can takes many years. It is a lifetime of learning experiences, trial and error, and social reactions that added together...
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...The distances between the adjacent points are also always constant because the shapes of the pucks do not change and the sparks always happen at the same distance from each other. 3. Do the points on your plot angle vs. time in Investigation 3 lie along a straight line? Explain. The points on the plot lie almost perfectly along the straight line because the spin is constant throughout time. If the angular velocity of the puck happened to change throughout the movement, the points would not lie on this straight line. If the spin were to start slowing down until it stopped spinning, the point would form a curve and eventually, when the spin stops, create a straight line parallel to the X-axis. 4. If there were no external forces acting on the two pucks, their complex motion could be described as the combination of the uniform linear motion of the center of mass and a uniform circular motion of the pucks about the center of mass. Describe how well your results agree with this expectation, and explain any deviations that you observe from predicted...
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...Jainism vs. Sikhism Worksheet Rebecca Viramontes REL 133 June 2, 2015 Rev Dr Dwight Cooper ------------------------------------------------- University of Phoenix Material Jainism vs. Sikhism Part I Read the assigned chapters for the week and complete the following table. Be as specific as possible when identifying practices, beliefs, rituals, and historical elements. Cite sources in APA formatting. Core Beliefs | Jainism | Sikhism | | 1. Ahimsa- nonviolence belief means extremely gentle or harmless. This is the core belief in Jainism. It includes avoiding occupations that may harm other living animals including insects, using items made from animals such as leather and feathers. | 1. Have allowed for the religion to develop military defense. Because on the early Gurus was murdered as a martyr the military or body guard sect was formed. These soldiers are known as the Khalsa. | | 2. Non-Lying- Jains must practice telling truths. This means avoiding exaggeration and falsehoods. Nonstealing- It is practicing the basic concept of not taking any possession that is not one. Items must be giving freely. This is caused by desire and wanting to inflict pain on others. | 2. Sikhs are allowed to eat meat and do not have a diet system as strict as other Hindu religions. | | 3. Rejects the belief in a creator, instead believe that the universe was created by natural forces in motion | 3. Sikhs believe that the universe was created by one God. ...
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...RadioShack: Qualities vs. Qualifications As a 1st year MBA student undergoing the recruitment process, I have constantly dealt with the dilemma of determining the fine line between lying and embellishing. Often times, given the scarcity of jobs, candidates are obliged to exaggerate their skills. With predefined skills and experiences that companies look for, previous job descriptions are modified to reflect the traits that are sought after. Furthermore, the MBA setting where people seek to switch careers further aggravates the issue. The only way to gain an edge over others would be to add activities and experiences that may either be exaggerated or fictional. It may be argued that it is not lying, but when drawing a line between truth and falsehood, it is definitely defined as a lie. Given such definition, David Edmondson’s case seems to be contradicting the practice that is widely accepted in the industry. We do not see people getting fired for exaggerating their previous experiences nor do we see one’s resume come into light after years of working in the company. Once in the company, employees are measured by their performance and credibility that they built while working in the organization. Mr. Edmondson’s case is counter intuitive to this idea as he was forced to quit even though his performance was stellar during his tenure. In order to determine the ethicality of the case, it is essential to look at two time frames – 1. Time when Mr. Edmondson joined RadioShack in...
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...Finally, Body vs. Soul is also touched upon at the beginning of Act I. At the beginning of Act I Thomas is introducing himself and he says a few lines which explain his stance on body vs. soul, they are, “It’s no earthly use to me. I travel light; as light, that is, as a man can travel who will still carry his body around because of its sentimental value. Flesh weighs like a thousand years, and every morning wakes heavier for an intake of uproariously comical dreams which smell of henbane (p. 10)” These lines explain that Thomas believes that he has no use for his body anymore which is most likely why he is so willing to die. He insinuates that his soul is much more important than his body, assuming he’s Christian, because he describes himself as “light” in either a shade or weight. 12. How does Fry create the following in this act--humor? suspense? surprise? Fry creates humor in Act I through Thomas’s sarcastic riddles. For instance, Thomas creates humor when Nicholas claims to have killed Humphrey, that quote is, “Is that the other end of this happy thought, there, prone in the flower-bed (p. 18).”...
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...Distinguish between consequentialist and non-consequentialist ethical perspectives and discuss their application in a business context. Andrew Brady 10358293 Ethics can be defined as distinguishing and choosing between right and wrong (Oxford English Dictionary) and is a central part of what makes us human. It is, however, not as simple as it would first appear. The idea of ethics has long been the topic of discussion for philosophers and there are many differing views on the issue ranging from utilitarianism to virtue ethics. Despite this multitude of views certain grounds are agreed upon with regards to ethics: * The possibility of free will. * The focus on an individual’s relationship with others. * Some form of individual responsibility. (O’Regan, A; 2012) Morality and ethics are the fabrics with which our society is sewn. Society, its laws, social order and ethics are all interlinked. One of the main goals of society is to create harmony among its people and as such morality plays a huge role (Anon; 2007). Without these moral principles humans would act on mere base instinct with little regard for consequence, be they positive or negative. With this in mind it can be said that ethics and morality arise when we are no longer bound by the rules and laws of our society and as such must look within ourselves to decide what is right or wrong (Anon; 2007). As I have already said ethics is seen as an entirely human concept and is often seen as a social construct...
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...difficult for developing countries to succeed 1 1. Introduction 1 2. Global business of Developed Countries vs. Developing Countries 1 3. Role of International Organizations 2 4. Role of NAFTA 2 5. FDI and Global Business 3 6. Conclusion 4 References 4 1. Introduction Developing economies consist of a very diverse sort of group that includes some of large economies enjoying high economic growth rates like that of China, INDIA AND Brazil and many small economies having low rates of economic growth. The countries having high GDP growth among group of developing nations have remained able to sustain the negative impacts of financial crises very well as these were not that much affected by consequences of financial crises. There are few small or middle income economies that are quite rigid in a way that these nations depend on specific factors for development (Kose, 2013). Keeping in view the GDP growth rates of group of countries in a globe it cannot be said that developing countries do not have room for business growth but that fact is these do not have competitive advantage that can match those of developed nations and that is the reason I agree with the statement that “The emergence of developed countries as major players in global business has made it more difficult for developing countries to succeed”. There are certain factors that are acting as hindrance in the way of business development in developing nations making their position less favorable as compared...
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...Immanuel Kant A Famous Philosopher 10/21/2012 Kelley Huttar Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804): Immanuel Kant was a modern day German deontologist from Prussia and became one of history’s most famous Philosophers. A deontologist is someone who believes in acts that are strictly right or wrong. Kant was an influential thinker and one of the last philosophers of the Enlightenment era. However his work in epistemology (the study of knowledge) and theology (the study of religion) are still influential to current philosophers of our time. He was also known for his beliefs in ethics and his knowledge in astronomy. Kant was an independent person, meaning he did not let others influence his way of thought. He created his own moral values and acted alone in his findings and did not look for outside criticism. He believed that other people’s emotions and view towards a subject could impact one’s moral values and behavior. He was admired by his friends for this quality, and because of this he became famous for the concept known as the categorical imperative (Evers). Theory Developed and Its Example: Categorical Imperative: Kant developed a theory on morality that is known as the categorical imperative. This theory implies that one should only act on his or her own morals. Kant believed a person has a duty to be moral in every sense as he believed this was a moral requirement. He also believed that an action one takes must be moral enough for the entire universe to agree...
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...Danielle Copley Professor REL2300 4/7/13 What does it mean to be Human? There are many religions in the world each one is unique. I have often wondered what it means to be human in other religions other than Christianity. We will explore what it means in both the Hindu and Buddhist religions. We will start off with Hinduism. The Upanishads, perceived the individual self or atman as the immortal pure essence of each being. Hindus believe that everything has a soul. The atman is not the body; the body is not eternal. The body houses the atman until the body dies. Atman is immortal and eternal. All human beings are positioned in the all- embracing Brahman or the absolute. The Upanishads describe the Brahman as the eternal, conscious, irreducible, spiritual source of the universe of finiteness and change. Brahman is impersonal being in itself but it can be known through the many gods and goddesses that are manifestations of Brahman. We will look at atman first. . Moksha is the spiritual release from the cycle of life. In moksha the individual soul joins the atman. Atman is the eternal self, refers to the self beyond ego or false self. It is often referred to as spirit or soul and indicates the true self and underlies our existence. The individual soul becoming part of the larger soul of the universe. Achieving Moksha can span over many lifetimes. This process requires loss of attachment to life and the things in life. It also requires a balance of karma by a person’s duty...
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...To Cheat Or To Not Cheat Cheating is an unethical action many battle to avoid on a day-to-day basis, in order to preserve the innocence within. Some may argue that cheating is inevitable, especially in college and corporate world. It is something that should be faced head on to avoid further temptations producing a path of lying and cheating. If the desires are brought to immediate attention, will the answers to the temptations be more acceptable if the final results reveal actions of immorality? Or will the identity of cheating cause the individuals, especially college students, to be viewed as an unethical human being living a life of immoral activity. Within this paper, one will discuss the existence of cheating and corporate adults and...
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...for the rope’s diameter. However, luckily the result equation of the investigation had shown that there is no direct relationship between the thickness of the rope and the maximum tension force it can hold, so the uncertainties in the ropes radius can be ignored. Nevertheless, there are other issues that were caused by the property of rope. Looking at the results of the plotted graph, the best fit line has a y intercept of -0.03, which is very close to zero. This might be caused by the uncertainties in the measurement of wrap angles, as during the measuring process, the rope might be stretched to cover the surface of the stump, which leads to the occur of random errors in the measurements of the wrap angle. Besides, there are data points lying both above and below the line, which further suggests that there are random errors existing in the trials. These errors, including the measurement of the rope’s radius, that occurred because of the rope’s property can be solved by changing the rope into ones with larger density and inelasticity. It is to be noted that all the ropes need to be made with the same materials. In this experiment, and since all the ropes used in the experiment are made in the same material, the difference in the friction coefficient is ignorable. But if the ropes are from different producers and made by different materials, such as straw or nylon, the friction coefficient between the rope and the stump used would be different. By doing so, it adds one more independent...
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...Psychologist has argue since the creation of psychology, whether a person’s behaviors is part of their genetics or if a person’s behavior is taught, this is known as the nature vs. nurture debate. I believe that a person’s behaviors is integrate into their mind when they were a child by how they were nurtured by their parents. Childhood is a significant time of a person’s life. During this time children absorb in all the information they receive from their surrounding environment which mold the personality/behavior they will have once they grow up. Fairy tales is one of the effective strategies utilize by many adults in order to inform and educate the children, which assist in shaping of the personalities a child may have in the future. With...
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