...ETH316 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT John Sisk ETH316 Nov 7, 2012 Edward D’Avola ETH316 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT Ethics theories Virtue theory, utilitarianism and deontological ethics are similar in that they each represent how morality and ethics is judged. They differ by judging different aspects of what is right or best. Each has a unique definition and can be used in different situations to determine if decisions were made ethically (Boylan, 2009). Virtue theory Virtue ethics is the view that you should try cultivate excellence in all that you do and all that others do. Physicians’ continuing education on the latest procedures in order to best serve their patients would be an example of virtue ethics. Virtue ethics is a way to look at someone’s character development over a period of time a project, career or perhaps a lifetime (Boylan, 2009). Utilitarianism Putting the good of the group ahead of an individual is utilitarianism. Where virtue ethics judges individual achievements, utilitarianism says the individual acts ethically if their actions benefit the group even though it may not be good for everyone. When offered a promotion at work if one was to step aside and suggest another that may be better suited for the job would be an example of utilitarianism (Boylan, 2009). Deontological There is not one single deontological theory but Kant is held as the standard by many. Deontological ethics judges morality based on one’s obedience to rules. Kant believed that nothing in...
Words: 440 - Pages: 2
...Ethics Review Team B reviewed the Ethics Game Simulation and the Ethic Responsibility Project completed individually by members of team B during week three of ETH/316. Each team member has provided a review of there findings. Stephen Stephen completed the ethics game simulation’s two scenarios. The first scenario had to do with sexual harassment and the second scenario had to do with falsified data for a potential product. Both scenarios seemed simple on the surface, but once further research was conducted the answers to each scenario became a little more difficult. The scenarios took Stephen through a process to achieve the desired result and explained why things needed to be don’t in a certain way. For example, a big decision is to analyze all the information a then make a decision what is the first thing to do. For the first scenario, the first thing to do figure out what the problem is which meant talking to the female worker and explaining that all attempts would be made to keep her information confidential, however dependent on the allegations that it may not be completely possible. The next step was to find out who the primary stakeholders were. This was a difficult task for the author that prompted a review of outline materials referencing ethical stakeholders. The ethical lens was used to determine what the author should do initially was the Rights and Responsibilities Lens (Ethics game, 2007). The rights and responsibilities lens allowed the author to look at...
Words: 2672 - Pages: 11
