...Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: Remington Peckinpaw Davis Inc. Problem Solution: Remington Peckinpaw Davis Inc. MMPBL510 / Implementing Organizational Initiatives University of Phoenix March 14, 2011 Problem Solution: Remington Peckinpaw Davis Inc. Remington Peckinpaw Davis is an asset group experiencing technical problems with its online trading services. The company needs to be more proactive in the research and development of its software and techniques and stop guessing the costs the project, given the failure of the first phase of the strategic implementation. “Successful implementation requires both technical and social skills. Project managers have to plan and budget projects as well as orchestrate the contributions of other” (Gray & Larson, 2006. p. 14). Table 1 Issues and Opportunities Identification | | | | |Issues |Opportunities |Reference to Specific | | | |Course Concept | |Data reliability: Harlan’s data, estimates |An effective project monitoring system can|“A project monitoring system involves determining what | |and development plans were not accurate, |assist (RPD) in ensuring that the...
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...Ethical Dilemma Wilbert Thacker CMGT/575 December 1, 2014 Gordon Hodgson Ethical Dilemma Ethical dilemmas, also known as a moral dilemmas, are situations in which there is a choice to be made between two options, neither of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable fashion. In such cases, societal and personal ethical guidelines can provide no satisfactory outcome for the chooser. Ethical dilemmas assume that the chooser will abide by societal norms, such as codes of law or religious teachings, in order to make the choice ethically impossible (Your Dictionary, 2014). As a project manager it is their job to manage and get to know their team. The CIO has informed the project manager that his/her team will be released and the department will be outsourced. In this situation the first step that should be taken is gathering all of the facts. The CIO has informed the project manager that their department would be outsourced and their team would be released but there was no reason provided. As a concerned project manager it is almost their obligation to research to what led up to this decision. A decision this drastic couldn’t have possibly be made over night. The main ethical issue here is it has to be a trust issue between the company they are providing the service for and the project management team. Most of those issues revolve around project management teams not completing a service on time or a service not meeting expectations. Many people will...
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...The Complexity of Ethical Decision Making Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart remarked, "Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do." In parsing out a virtuous ethical identity, psychologists strive to embrace several American Psychological Association [APA]-worthy overarching principles, to apply the enumerated guidelines within the Code of Ethics, and to cultivate personal and professional integrity in their quest to serve others. Furthermore, making an ethical commitment to placing the well-being of clients above one’s own personal feelings is paramount in providing effective therapeutic services that clients seek. However, the gentle human interplay of dependency, power, and will; the uniqueness and unpredictability of autonomous human beings; and the complexity of personality, behavior, and the inimitable experiences of each individual clearly drive and complicate the process of ethical decision-making. In espousing the “very highest ethical ideals of the profession (Hill, 2008),” eventually every psychologist must find a way to merge her purely objective, linear, and rational ethical catechism with her own intuitive responses to best reflect and balance her style, therapeutic orientation, and professional belief system with the needs of each distinct client. Conversely, a purely sensate approach to ethical decision-making, it seems, relies too heavily on subjectivity, whimsy, and emotions...
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...CONSENT FORM Thank you for being willing to take part in this interview exploring ethical conflict or turbulence. I would like to transcribe the content of this interview to form a written document to be submitted to Sheffield Hallam University as a piece of assessed piece of coursework. It is important that you only take part in this interview if you want to. As such I would be delighted if you would complete and sign this confidentiality questionnaire prior to the interview taking place. (i) In general terms are you willing to take part in this interview: and an edited transcript of the interview submitted to Sheffield Hallam? Yes (ii) Are you happy for your own name to be used in the transcript: or do you want the final transcript to written up with a pseudonym? Own name (iii) Are you happy for the names of other people and organisations to be used in the final transcript: or do you want all other names to be content of this transcription to be submitted to Sheffield Hallam? Pseudonyms (iv) Are you happy for me to submit the final transcript without you reviewing it - or do you want to reserve the right to see the final transcript before I submit? Submit unseen (v) Sometimes the ethical dilemmas described in these transcripts provide real life case studies that can be helpful to show other students, and can provide rich data for research projects. Would you be willing for this transcript to be used in further teaching or research - or would you prefer...
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...nurse, ethical dilemmas can arise at any moment. It is imperative that through proper education and training registered nurses have the ethical capacity and intelligence to work through these issues with compassion and integrity. Take into account he following case scenario; a 6-year-old child develops a high fever, vomiting, and convulsions at school. After seeking medical care, the diagnosis of meningitis is reached and the physician requests to start treatment from the child’s parents. The parents are divorced; the mother has primary custody but is not the biological parent. The mother is a Christian Scientist who insists that no medical treatment be initiated per her religious beliefs. The biological father resides in another state, but he insists that treatment be initiated and seeks independent consultation from another physician. Through ethical decision making with assistance from Uustal’s nine-step model, it is possible to identify the ethical dilemma presented, integrate the decision-making model to identify an ethical solution, and incorporate family dialogue to both parents of the child regarding the issue at hand. When an ethical decision must be made, one must first identify the ethical dilemma. "...An ethical dilemma is a common type of situation that involves two, or more, morally correct courses of action that cannot both be followed” (Purtilo, Ruth & Doherty, 2011, p. 57). Ethical dilemmas involve both ethical conflict and conduct. "An ethical dilemma occurs...
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...Option 2: EthicsGame Dilemmas ETH/316 Option 2: EthicsGame Dilemmas Introduction The project that was presented included the application of personal values in working through two different ethical dilemmas. In order to work through each of the dilemmas two analytical skill sets were used to come to a resolution. The first skill set involved the use of the four ethical lenses. The lenses include the Results Lens, Rights/Responsibility Lens, Relationship Lens, and Reputation Lens. The second skill involves the use of the Baird Decision Model which is a five-step process that gives a systematic approach to the resolution of an ethical dilemma. The five steps of the Baird Decision Model include: * Step 1: Be Attentive * Step 2: Be Intelligent * Step 3: Be Reasonable * Step 4: Be Responsible * Step 5: Be Reflective The combination of the ethical lenses with the decision model provides the groundwork to come up with, good value based, solutions to ethical conflict (Rian Brown, 2014). Mysterious Blogger The first ethical conflict that was presented was that of the “Mysterious Blogger.” In this simulation the Director of Information Technology, who is responsible for managing all internal information system functions which include systems programming, application programming, networks, and computer operations, is presented with an employee who is leaking the proprietary company information to the public through a blog sight as an anonymous...
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...Organizational Development Practitioner guide themselves as they move along the paths of their work. Values can be described “as a set of manners that individuals learn while growing up. At times values are different from ethics because usually ethics is publicly agreed upon and for a practice in a profession (“Organizational Development,”). This paper will show the ethical dilemmas and values regarding the role of Kindred Todd. It will explain why it is so important for the OD practitioner to have their values and how important it is because their “judgement will depend on their values. It is also very important that the OD practitioner and the organization be aligned in their values so that they can work “hand in hand” and there will be a purpose for what they are doing (“Organizational Development.”). Ethical Dilemma Situation We have learned throughout this course that adherence to statements of ethics helps prevent the occurrence of ethical problems, OD’s still every day can and will encounter ethical dilemmas. “The antecedent conditions include an OD practitioner and a client system with different goals, values, needs, skills, and abilities...
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...integrated into the process • Applications Stages (Strategic analysis, strategic choice, and design and implement the strategic change plan) Organization Design - Configures the organizations structure, work design, HR practice, and management to guide members' behavior • Conceptual Framework ( Strategy, Structure, Work Design, HR Practices, and Management / Information Systems) • Application Stages (Clarify design focus, designing the organization, and implementing the design Culture Change • Concept of Organization Culture (artifacts, norms, values, basic assumptions) • Organization culture and organization effectiveness - Culture affects performance through its influence on the organization's ability to implement change • Diagnosing Organization Culture - Requires uncovering and understanding what characterize an organizations culture • The Behavioral Approach - Emphasizes surface level of organization cultures (Pattern of behaviors that...
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...In “Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease”, the author, Shan, discusses how even though Alzheimer’s disease was identified more than 100 years ago, there is still much to learn and understand about the etiology, pathogenesis, treatment, management, and prevention of the disease. The article highlights that diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease is a difficult task, especially during the earlier stages of the disease. In this article, Alzheimer’s disease is clearly defined at each stage of onset and the prevalence of the disorder is mentioned. The article also notes that effective treatments for Alzheimer’s are impalpable and require further empirical research. The rest of the article reviews the evidence and proposed theories about the course of the disease...
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...Ethical dilemmas in the Use of Ultrasound in China Name Institution Ethics are the principles and values an individual uses to govern his activities and decisions. In an organization, a code of ethics is a set of principles that guide the organization in its programs, policies and decisions for the business (Trevino & Nelson, 2011). The ethical philosophy an organization uses to conduct business can affect the reputation, productivity and bottom line of the business. The ethics that leaders in an organization use to manage employees may have an effect on the morale and loyalty of workers. The code of ethics leaders use determines discipline procedures and the acceptable behavior for all workers in an organization. When leaders have high ethical standards, it encourages workers in the organization to meet that same level (Trevino & Nelson, 2011). Ethical leadership also enhances the company’s reputation in the financial market and community. A solid reputation for ethics and integrity in the community may improve the company’s business. Employees who use ethics to guide their behavior adhere to employee policies and rules while striving to meet the goals of the organization. Ethical employees also meet standards for quality in their work, which can enhance the company’s reputation for quality products and service. A positive and healthy corporate culture improves the morale among workers in the organization, which may increase productivity and employee retention; this...
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...Many household pets are adopted into families in an effort to save the lives of stray animals and prevent shelters from euthanizing the animals due to measures of population control. Saving the life of the animal can be a rewarding experience as pet owners develop an ongoing companionship with their pet. When allegations that pet food manufacturers were providing the market with tainted pet food arose in the media, pet owners were outraged as the health of their adopted animals were compromised and even died. Approaching this issue using a systematic framework to ethical decision making could have prevented the loss to consumers and saved the lives of their adopted companions. In early 2007, several pet owners across Canada and the U.S. reported noticing illnesses in their adopted animals. Veterinarians were diagnosing the illnesses as acute kidney failure, but the causes of the illnesses were unknown. As pet owners faced the agonizing decision to euthanize their beloved companions, they were left questioning the catalyst of the sudden health complications. However, on March 19th, 2007, news reports released by the media drove the share price of Menu Foods Income Fund down 59.0% from the previous day’s close2. Menu Foods is an Ontario-based pet food manufacturer specializing in private-label brands for retailers such as Iams, Eukanuba, Sobeys, as well as others. These reports accused Menu Foods of producing contaminated pet food resulting in the health complications seen...
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...Discuss the Case from the Standpoint of OD Values and Ethics. The Kindred Todd case illustrates a realistic dilemma an Organization Development Practitioner (ODP) may face while properly performing his role of helping the client organization maximize humanistic benefits and achieve organizational effectiveness. The ODP is a qualified professional who facilitates change within the client organization that involves encouraging open communication, employee involvement and personal growth and development. Although some ODP’s may specialize in a specific technical area, all possess common skills in the social processes of organizations. The very nature of the ODP helping role lends itself to the potential for misconduct, intentional or unintentional, because the ODP wields significant power and influence over his client. He has gained the client’s trust, holds in his possession intimate knowledge about the organization’s culture and operations, and is positioned to guide the implementation of the program jointly developed with the client, thereby the client relies on his expertise and guidance at every step in the change process. Without professional values and ethics to guide the ODP’s every interaction, communication, and activity, he may find it difficult to navigate the client relationship as both client and ODP roles and goals may often come into conflict or become clouded by ambiguity. Values and ethics help the keep the ODP’s his role in focus and act to guide him...
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...Positive rights are rights that everyone is entitled to including: the right to a public education, access to public roads, and the right to health care for those living in poverty. There are no guarantees when it comes to life, but having health insurance makes a huge difference with preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases. Of course having insurance itself is a great resource to ensure medical care and containing costs, but not all insurance programs are created equal. Insurance programs have caveats, exclusions, varying co-payments, and access to certain doctors and hospitals, which creates an ethical dilemma. Receiving the best care is subjective in most cases, but with money you can buy almost anything, including the best care. Although those living in poverty are given access to healthcare, that does not mean they receive the best or equal care as those who are wealthy. Living in a capitalist society, the richest Americans enjoy larger homes, nicer cars, better education and even health care. Even if we lived in a capitalist society where everyone had access to The practice of using inter-professional teams in delivering care is not a new concept but current health policy requires professionals work within a multidisciplinary team Department of Health (2001) and entrenched in the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2008) Code. The principle focus of this essay is to discuss the importance of inter-professional collaboration in delivering effective health care and what...
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...CULTURE AND ETHICS IN GHANAIAN PROFESSIONAL LIFE Cultural elements invariably affect the delivery of professional services in whatsoever form. Professional practices are strongly guided by appropriate code of ethics. Sound ethical decision making is based on a process that involves multiple steps some of which are taken in advance and some of which are taken at the time ethical dilemma presents itself (Carter, Bennett, Jones & Naggy, 1999). The development and the application of ethical principles and standard in professional lives are strongly influenced by cultural elements. BREIF HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES ON WESTERN ETHICAL CODES The influence of culture on ethical professional practice could be traced back to the time of the development of some selected code of ethics. Professional codes in the West typically follow the Hippocratic tradition (Veatch, 19997) which is often acknowledged by both physicians and lay people as the foundation of medical ethics for physicians in the west. Among the Christian cultures, a new version of the Hippocratic oath called the oath According to Hippocrates insofar as a Christian may swear it (Jones, 1924), emerged for Christian physicians with some changes to reflect the culture of the Christian Kingdom. These includes removal of references to the Greek gods and goddesses, the dropping of the prohibition against surgery whilst strengthening the prohibition on abortion (Veatch, 19997). Similarly, the Percival’s medical ethics which...
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...well as the advertised products supplying no medical benefit to the consumer. Although the companies’ marketing strategies of medical and pharmaceutical products attempt to persuade the public that the products are revolutionary and life changing, the marketing strategies exclude pertinent information that may change the consumer’s minds about purchasing the products being offered. Many consumers purchase products that assert testimony of anti-aging effects in an attempt to regain what was once lost from the natural human aging process. Other consumers search for answers and treatment to a wide variety of medical conditions or ailments and these revolutionary products are then viewed as the essential answer to the consumer’s search. An ethical dilemma currently exists with the current medical and pharmaceutical marketing strategies and approaches with desperate need for the consumer to be knowledgeable about all aspects of the products being marketed and the government or influential bodies to be reactive to the current marketing strategies. Regulatory Bodies of Marketing for Pharmaceutical Companies The Division of Drug Marketing, Advertising, and Communications (DDMAC), a sub division of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have regulated all prescription drug ads since 1962 (FDA, 2013). In 2011 the FDA gave its Office of Medical Policy an upgrade, making it a “super office” and giving the department formerly known as the DDMAC, a new acronym: OPDP for The Office of Prescription...
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