...The National Enquirer was founded in 1926 as The New York Evening Enquirer, by William Griffin. The paper started as a tabloid in New York where it was distributed every Sunday. In 1952, the paper’s circulation fell and was purchased by Generoso Pope Jr., who later moved the paper headquarters to Florida. Pope changed the name of the paper to The National Enquirer in 1957, and also broadened the paper’s appeal to include stories of scandal. After Pope’s death in 1988, the surviving owners sold the paper for a reported $412 million. In 1977, Shirley Jones married a comedian by the name of Marty Ingels, the couple resided in the State of California. After several years of troubled marriage, the couple reconciled and remained married. They sued The National Enquirer over a false headline that read “Husband’s bizarre behavior driving Shirley Jones to drink” in an October 9, 1979 issue. After a long eight years of debate that ended up in the U.S. Supreme Court, they received an apology and settlement from the paper. The National Enquirer argued during trial that they were not responsible for the circulation of the article in California. They further argued that neither a reporter nor an editor have direct economic stake in sales of a distant state. The California Court of Appeal affirmed the decision that the petitioners had intentional conduct in Florida to cause injury to the plaintiff in California. The paper named The National Enquirer is not a reliable source...
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...Individual Business Ethics Case | Read Business Ethics Case 3.5 at the end of Ch. 3 of The Legal Environment of Business and Online Commerce. After reading the case, be prepared to answer the questions that follow. | 3.5 Business Ethics The National Enquirer, Inc, is a Florida corporation with its principal place of business in Florida. It publishes the National Enquirer, a national weekly newspaper with a total circulation of more than 5 million copies. About 600,000 copies, almost twice the level in the next highest state, are sold in California. The National Enquirer published an article about Shirley Jones, an entertainer. Jones, a California resident, filed a lawsuit in California state court against the National Enquirer and its president, who was a resident of Florida. The California lawsuit sought damages for alleged defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Calder v. Jones, 465 U.S. 783, 104 S.Ct. 1482, 79 L.Ed.2d 804, Web 1984 U.S. Lexis 4 (Supreme Court of the United States) 1. What kind of paper is the National Enquirer? It is a national magazine with a large circulation in California. 2. Was it ethical for the National Enquirer to try to avoid suit in California? No, they argue that they are not responsible for the circulation of the article in California. They wrote and edited an article that they knew would have a potentially devastating impact upon respondent, and they knew that the brunt of that injury would...
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...Business Ethics Case 3.5 3.5 Business Ethics The National Enquirer, Inc., is a Florida corporation with its principal place of business in Florida. It publishes the National Enquirer, a national weekly newspaper with a total circulation of more than 5 million copies. About 600,000 copies, almost twice the level in the next highest state, are sold in California. The National Enquirer published an article about Shirley Jones, an entertainer. Jones, a California resident, filed a lawsuit in California state court against the National Enquirer and its president, who was a resident of Florida. The California lawsuit sought damages for alleged defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Calder v. Jones, 465 U.S. 783, 104 S.Ct. 1482, 79 L.Ed.2d 804, Web 1984 U.S. Lexis 4 (Supreme Court of the United States) 1. What kind of paper is the National Enquirer? After researching many peer-reviewed sources within the University Library and other websites, I hate to use the Wiki, however, it seems to be the only website that gives a description of the National Enquirer I also find to be accurate. Even the National Enquirer website lacks any type of description. The Wiki states that “the National Enquirer is an American supermarket tabloid…currently well-known for exaggerating, as well as fabricating in its articles focusing on celebrity news, gossip, and crime in order to sell its newspapers” (Wikipedia, 2010, p. 1). Indeed, I have always found...
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...“With the rampant expansion of social media and online technologies over the past decade, it is no surprise that Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and blogs have made their way into the courtroom, pervaded the jury box, and even pierced the veil of judges’ chambers”, Assoc. of Bar of St. of N.Y. Eth. Op. 2012-2, *4-7 (2012). Unfortunately, for a 52-year-old lawyer Joyce Nanine McCool, is disbarred after using Twitter and an online petition on Facebook, encouraging citizens to contact the judges involved in an alleged child abuse custody case. Did this lawyer act in the best interest the of children in this alleged sex-abuse and divorce case or was this was an act of unethical and unprofessional misconduct attempting to influence the judges involved in this case? Why would this attorney risk being disbarred for this cause? Outside the Box Ms. McCool, Esq. represented a client and friend in a bitter divorce case in which the client’s two small daughters accused their father of sexual abuse. The ethical dilemma constitutes ex parte communication, which is prohibited. The "12 Cfr 263.9 -Ex Parte Communications"(1994) website defines, “Ex parte communication as any material oral or written communication relevant to the merits of an adjudicatory proceeding that was neither on the record nor on reasonable prior notice to all parties that takes place between:”. Ms. McCool’s personal convictions for her friend and her trust in the protection of the First Amendment...
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...Module 1 National library of New Zealand Is accounting a profession? Ethics Failures in Corporate Financial Reporting The strategic accountant - best show business leadership Public practice: Firm of the future Briefly explain why you think that SMEs do not extensively rely on their external accountants for business advisory services. discuss at least four types of relationships and possible conflicts an accountant faces in performing the above roles How soft skills can boost your career Former Harris Scarfe officer jailed The Ford Pinto Nestle Milk Powder Exxon Oil Company Jacinta faces distress in the office what circumstances apply professional judgement Module 2 Accoutants,ethical issues and the corporate governance context apply the code's conceptual framework approach to explain threat to independence Arthur Andersen and auditor independence accountant no experience,what he should do to perform audit The cautionary tale of Jose L.Gomez contact or obtain professional clearance prior to accepting the appointment? fundraising for a charity,sole tax purposes,voilation of ethic? marketing professional services Explain why integrity is an essential attribute of the profession quality control, merger,not yet completed a review kitchen-tabling-Keith Purcell's earnestness Utilitarianism Does employer have a right to inquire your personal life-rights theory Cheating-the pressure on Pasquale Vialletta to succeed which stage of Kohlberg's of CMD best describes the decisionmaking behaviour...
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...CASE STUDY of ‘The Moonlighter” 1. INTRODUCTION According to Lewis, business ethics is a topic that has received much attention in literature but due to its abstract nature, nearly all definitions available exist at highly theoretical levels (Lewis 1985, 377). Most people have the tendency to distrust corporations in the market and the larger the firm, the worse the problem of trust usually gets (Rushton 2002, 138). Highly visible business ethics issues influence the public’s attitudes toward business and can destroy trust. Ethical decisions are a part of everyday life for those who work in organisations (Ferrell, and Fraderich 2012, 25). As such, the ability for the corporation to maintain a good public image, retrain customer trust and succeed as a firm highly depends on their ability to comply with business ethics defined by the society and environment it is surrounded by. “The Moonlighter” by Bronwyn Fryer is an article consisting of several ethical dilemmas where problems can range from large to small and from personal to business for several individuals. The aim of this case study is to identify what the ethical issues are and comprehensively understand the ethical dimensions. 2. Ethical Perspectives It is essential for an individual to maintain ethical behaviour in their conducts of business especially in the modern professional environment. Therefore, in order to adhere to the high degrees of ethical standards and accountability, individuals must be...
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...Ethics Case 3.5 Luis D. Maymí Romero University of Phoenix BUS 415 Prof. Joanne Pardo Márquez julio 28, 2011 Ethics Case 3.5 El National Enquirer es un periódico semanal de venta en todo el país, con sede en Florida (Cheeseman, 2010, p. 49). El diario es ampliamente conocido por los miembros de la sociedad como un “tabloid” porque se centra en acontecimientos escandalosos que involucran a celebridades, políticos o por otros acontecimientos. La credibilidad de los artículos de la publicación se llama a menudo en tela de juicio, y la compañía se ha enfrentado a múltiples demandas, como resultado de sus métodos de presentación de informes. Uno de estos casos fue Calder contra Jones. En el caso Calder contra Jones, la Sra. Shirley Jones, un artista que reside en California, presentó una demanda contra el Nacional Enquire y su presidente por un artículo que publicaron sobre ella. Que "busca una indemnización por presunta difamación, invasión de la privacidad, e imposición intencional de angustia emocional" de la compañía (Cheeseman, 2010, p. 49, párr. 2). La demanda fue presentada en California y se utilizó el estatuto de largo alcance (Long Arm) del estado para extender su jurisdicción sobre los acusados, que eran residentes de la Florida. El Nacional Enquire quería tratar de evitar demandas en California, sin embargo, si se desea actuar de forma ética, que tendrían que estar de acuerdo con el caso que se celebra en la Costa Oeste. La empresa, a sabiendas publicó un artículo que tenía...
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...Case 3.5 The National Enquirer is a celebrity news and gossip tabloid magazine. The magazine is comprised of news; information, entertainment, and making people feel good about themselves. The magazine caters to what the readers want to hear and read by making the stories interesting. The National Enquirer was founded in 1926 by William Griffin and was purchased in 1952 by Generoso Pope Jr. In 1988, the Enquirer was purchased by GP Group Acquisition Limited Partnership that became known as the Enquirer/Star Group, Incorporated. The National Enquirer can be usually located in checkout lines in grocery stores or small convenience stores where they gain the most publicity to the customers. This provides the magazines to be read while waiting in line and to also draw in readers to buy the magazine so they can read the stories in full. Ethics are rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group or culture (Dictionary, 2011). It was ethical that the National Enquirer would want to avoid suit in California under the diversity of citizenship. The magazine goes after stories with determination and what they believe are morally correct. Every person has different morals and ethics with how he or she covers stories and what is included in these stories. If material is found unethical and should not be shared in the public eye, the magazine will dispose of the information so it is not found by anyone else either (The Yale Journal...
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...Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics Stephen M Russell University of Phoenix International Marketing MK 571 Mr. Danny Rubick June 13, 2011 Abstract Ethics is sometimes described as a body of standards or human conduct that governs the behavior of individuals and groups. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the way a company manage the business processes to produce and overall positive impact on society. The three levels of this CSR are economic, legal and ethical. A company needs to be more than economically and legally responsible, it must include ethics and these ethics must be above the bare minimum legal requirements. (Gehrke, 2008) You hear of labor issues, environmental issues and the one this paper will discuss is government corruption. Many companies allow governments to be corrupt and they are allowed to steal from their own people. Such is the case in Nigeria, so PUR Packets will need to be aware of this dilemma and work closely with the government to make sure all business is legal, economical and ethical. Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics Corporate Social Responsibility is a form of self regulation, conscious attempts and self efforts undertaken by an organization for enhancement of operations. CSR is usually part of a business model and should be part of the marketing strategy. CSR in its best element promotes public interest encouraging community growth and development, and it eliminates practices that harm that...
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...Syllabus Certified General Accountants Association of Canada 100 – 4200 North Fraser Way Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5J 5K7 www.cga-canada.org © CGA-Canada, 2013 All rights reserved. These materials or parts thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada. Printed in Canada ISBN for an individual volume: 978-1-55219-599-4 About CGA-CANADA _________________________________________ CGA-Canada today The CGA designation focuses on integrity, ethics, and the highest education requirements. Recognized as the country’s accounting business leaders, CGAs provide strategic counsel, financial leadership, and overall direction to all sectors of the Canadian economy. The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada — CGA-Canada — sets standards, develops education programs, publishes professional materials, advocates on public policy issues, and represents CGAs nationally and internationally. The Association represents 75,000 CGAs and students in Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, and China. Mission CGA-Canada advances the interests of its members and the public through national and international representation and the establishment of professional standards, practices, and services. A proud history CGA-Canada was founded in Montréal in 1908 under the leadership of John Leslie, vicepresident of the Canadian Pacific Railway. From the beginning, its objective...
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...Business Ethics Case Terry Baer BUS 415 October 17, 2011 Eric Nord Business Ethics Chapter 3 Problem 3.5 The National Enquirer, Inc., is a Florida corporation with its principal place of business in Florida. It publishes the National Enquirer, a national weekly newspaper with a total circulation of more than 5 million copies. About 600,000 copies, almost twice the level in the next highest state, are sold in California. The National Enquirer published an article about Shirley Jones, an entertainer. Jones, a California resident, filed a lawsuit in California state court against the National Enquirer and its president, who was a resident of Florida. The California lawsuit sought damages for alleged defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Calder v. Jones, 465 U.S. 783, 104 S.Ct. 1482, 79 L.Ed.2d 804, Web 1984 U.S. Lexis 4 (Supreme Court of the United States). 1. What kind of paper is the National Enquirer? The National Enquirer is a weekly newspaper sold throughout the nation with its headquarters in Florida (Cheeseman, 2010). The National Enquirer is a widely known newspaper about tabloids that focuses on scandalous events that involved celebrities and/or politicians. There are times when the National Enquirer has been questioned about how the writer and/or newspaper have received their information about the event. The National Enquirer has also faced multiple lawsuits as a result of the events in question. 2. Was it...
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...Fall 14 Business Ethics Assignment MIDDLE EAST BOYCOTT FOR COCA-‐COLA’S PRODUCTS SOCIAL ISSUE T h e C o c a -‐ C o l a C o m p a n y Business Ethics Assignment February 10, 2014 Table of Contents 1 2 3 OVERVIEW OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY...................................................................... 3 OVERVIEW OF THE CSR ISSUE................................................................................................ 4 STAKEHOLDERS ANALYSIS ..................................................................................................... 5 3.1 CUSTOMERS ................................................................................................................................ 5 3.2 CONSUMERS ............................................................................................................................... 5 3.3 SUPPLIERS................................................................................................................................... 6 3.4 COMPETITORS ............................................................................................................................. 6 3.5 CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................. 6 SIMILAR CASES AND CONCLUSION ........................................
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...Engineering Project & management Report – 6 ETHICS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, AND PATENT Team # 5 Report prepared by TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1: SCOPE 3 2: ETHICS ISSUES IN ENGINEERING DESIGN3 2.1 DESIGNING BRIDGE3 2.2 THE DESIGN PROBLEM4 3: LEGISLATION AND ETHICS CODES4 3.1 THE ETHICS CODES OF DESIGN A BRIDGE4 3.2 GENERAL EHTICS CODES OF DESIGN A BRIDGE5 3.3 SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION5 3.4 SAFETY IN USE6 3.5 SUSTAINABILITY 6 3.6 RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY6 3.7 EXAMPLE OF BRIDGES ACCIDENTS IN USA7 4: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 7 4.1 COPYRIGHT……………………………………………………………………………………………...…..7 4.2 PATENTS………………………………………………………………………………...……………………8 4.3 TRADE SECRETS….………………………………………………………………...………………………8 4.4 TRADEMARKS……………………………………………………………………………………...………..9 5: REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………………………………………...10 ETHICS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, AND PATENT 1: Scope: The ethic word is used to show the moral value of the things and here we will focus to the ethics issues in engineering design. There are many different types of an ethic problem in engineering design field; one of these problems is taken to be a good example of the ethics issues in this report. So, I want to describe the ethics issues in engineering design with the explanation of those issues. 2: Ethics issues in engineering design: In fact, the ethics issues are related to ethically related decisions. So,...
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...V-6 engine. Following, the creation of the purchase agreement, it was discovered that the manufacturer had replaced both 3.2 liter and the 3.9 liter engines. Both engines were replaced by a newly designed 3.5 liter engine. However, neither Mr. Hartly nor the salesperson were aware of the change prior to entering into the purchase contract. This short paper will begin by examining the ability of these parties to rescind the contract due to mutual mistake. Next, the ethics and application of the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) will be further explained. Following these objectives, and in review of overall context of contract law, I will determine if any winners or losers are created when a contract is rescinded based on mutual mistake of fact. Finally, I will provide my own thoughts regarding the contract created between Mr. Hartly and the salesperson. Both Mr. Hartly and the salesperson, entered into a contract under a mutually mistaken understanding concerning on a basic assumption of fact, engine size, constituting a mutual mistake. According to the text, the contract would only be voidable by the adversely affected party, Mr. Hartly, only if the mistake has a material effect on the agreed exchange (Twomey & Jennings, 2013, p. 273). In the Browning v. Howard (1998) case the court stated, “Where parol evidence shows that both parties are mistaken about a basic assumption underlying a...
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...Week Two: Application of Ethics Within Individual Organizations | | Details | Due | Points | Objectives | 1 2.1 Describe ethical principles used in health care organizations. 2.2 Explain the relationship between an organization’s culture and ethical decision-making. 2.3 Recognize the role and importance of ethical values within an organization. | | | Readings | Read Ch. 3 & 5 of Health Care Ethics. Read Ch. 8 of Medical Law and Ethics. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.Read the Week Two Read Me First. | | | Participation | Participate in class discussion. | 4 of 7 days/wk | 1 | Discussion Questions | Respond to weekly discussion questions. | DQ 1: Day 2 (June 6, 2012) DQ 2: Day 4 (June 8, 2012) | 1 | Learning Team Instructions | Continue working on the Code of Ethics Paper due in Week Three. Review the Week Two objectives and discuss additional insights and questions that may have arisen. | | | Individual Ethics Case Study | Resource: Ethics Case Study Grading Criteria on your student website Read the case study in Ch. 4 of Medical Law and Ethics that begins, “Jerry McCall is Dr. William’s office assistant.” Prepare a 700- to 1050-word paper in which you answer the following questions: Does Jerry’s medical training qualify him to issue this refill order? Why or why not? * Would it make a difference if the medication requested were for control of high blood pressure that...
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