...Step 2: Read the attached document on ethical concerns of research and using the American Sociological Association code of ethics (formal guide for conducting research) identify and explain key parts of ethical research. The primary goal is the welfare and protection of the individuals and groups with whom sociologist work. You must have a personal commitment to a lifelong effort to act ethnical. Sociologist must strive to keep the highest level of competence in their work then they should be in their work. They should also be able to understand their limitations of their expertise. That they should also only take on tasks that they are qualified...
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...Ethical and Socially Responsive Business Chipotle is committed to the highest standards of integrity in all of our activities and compliance with both the letter and spirit of the law. We expect that you will reflect these standards in your day-to-day dealings on our behalf. This Code of Conduct is for all employees, Officers, and all members of the Board of Directors. It is a guide to ethical behavior. Chipotle has an “open door” policy with respect to any concern relating to compliance with the Code of Conduct and other Company policies, and no person will be subject to disciplinary or other retaliatory action by raising any concern in good faith.. Definition of the Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct includes this introductory section, "Integrity Statement," "Anti-Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy," "It’s the Law,” and "Chipotle Confidential." Approval of any activity or matter not in compliance with this Code must be sought in advance and, unless otherwise provided for in the Code of Conduct, may be granted only by a Chief Executive Officer. In the case of members of the Board of Directors and Officers of Chipotle, approvals may be granted only by the Board of Directors or an appropriate Board committee. Compliance with the Code If you become aware of a breach or violation of this Code or any other Company policy, you should report the breach or violation in the manner described in this Code under “Chipotle Confidential.” Chipotle will...
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...Ethical and Socially Responsive Business Derrick Smalls BUS 100 – Introduction to Business Strayer University Prof. Sherene A. S. Magrath, MBA Ethical and Socially Responsive Business Introduction Staff this is your CEO here and I am putting out this reminder to the entire staff of Chipotle including Officers and Members of the Board of Directors about the utmost importance of the adherence to the Code of Conduct. I am advising you that it is very important for each of you to review the Code of Conduct if you have not already done so at your earliest convenience. There are key areas of the Code of Conduct that you all will need to pay close attention to. I advise that each of you get a good understanding of these key areas for they can impact our business significantly. Also please pay attention to the issues and consequences that could happen if one of the key codes is violated. “Chipotle’s Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Policy, Protection and Use of Company Assets, and Chipotle’s Confidential Information” (Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.) are the key areas that you will need to pay close attention to. Describe key areas of the selected company's code of conduct that are of significant importance to the business, and explain why. Integrity Statement “Chipotle is a company based on integrity. Integrity is about being real and being honest. It means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. These values permeate the way we do, and do not do, business”...
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...in any way. Harm to a client can be intentional or unintentional such as abusing the therapeutic relationship for personal gain or not exploring a conversation about suicide with a client due to one’s discomfort with the topic. Practicing outside of one’s area of specialty is another way harm can be imposed on a client. It is the responsibility of the counselor to make themselves aware of how their interventions can have both seen and unforeseen consequences to the client. Consequently, beneficence states that the counselor assists the client in their personal growth through proactive measures. This should be done without the client losing their sense of autonomy or voice. The fourth principle of Kitchener’s guide to ethical decision making is justice. Corey et al.(2003), defines justice as the means for providing fair and equal treatment to all people. The counselor should evaluate personal beliefs and values that might cause discrimination to the client because of their race, cultural heritage, gender and/or preference or disability. The counselor is required to become sensitive to the diverse needs of their client population and plan...
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...Case Summary & Analysis Jextra Stores, a large Asian retailer, based in Hong Kong was planning to enter the Malaysian convenience store sector. Jextra appointed Tom Chong as Malaysia country manager, who has been promoted into an important leadership role within the international chain of Jextra grocery stores. Chong is responsible for the oversight of all operations in Malaysia and has been instructed to pursue a strategy of “aggressive growth” within this potential market. After eight months of employment, Chong begins to encounter an undercurrent of unethical behavior surrounding Jextra and is forced to anticipate what actions if any he will take to address two unjustified situations. Chong’s initial concerns pertain to his meeting with the mayor of a Malaysian town called Klang, which is located near the country’s capital. Klang is not yet zoned for commercial purposes, but otherwise represents a seemingly perfect location for expansion. During a meeting regarding this potential store site, the mayor proposes that Jextra should contribute to a local primary school fund and incur some of the costs associated with road and electricity development near the Klang. Chong is unsure about the legality and logistics of theserequested donations, and he doesn’t know if they are a prerequisite to gaining zoning permission.His suspicions are further aroused when he learns thatthe mayor’s sister is in the school board and major supporters of primary school fund, and that the road...
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...executive vice president of BMI fraudulently used corporate funds, set up an executive’s double standard and was above the law. However, the ethics officer considered the EVP’s tenure and 30 years authority and was at the very highest levels officer in North America. He wanted to avoid personal involvement in the case he should take action. The controller of company confronted the unethical behavior. He decided to strictly enforce the standards of BMI and disclose the ugly fact. How did company deal with the issues? How did company foresee the importance of the internal control in business and improve it and achieve its budgeted objective? IMPORTANCE OF INTERNAL CONTROL IN BUSINESS 3 Discussion In this case, EVP admitted to everything quickly and had apologized sincerely, and asked to keep his job. (Source) BMI should make the decision based on EVP’s attitude for his fraudulency instead of how huge his contribution to the organization for the past 30 years. Today, the legal and moral culpability of top-level company managers and the ethical dilemmas which auditors faced are the challenging issues that affect internal control in business organizations and even damage the interests of company stakeholders, such as stockholders, employees and the community. Managers are responsible for attaining the goals of the organization, targeting particular levels of budgeted income and implementing internal control system. To achieve...
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...then know how to comply with the policies in place and follow outlined guidance when facing ethical dilemmas. With consistent ethical and moral confrontation, how should individuals in a company be groomed to respond to such issues? Jacob’s Ethical Dilemma After receiving praise and a monetary reward of $10,000 for work he did not complete on his own, Jacob is facing an ethical dilemma. Jacob and his colleague, Krystal, work for a small ad company in Topeka, Kansas. The five-year-old company is in need of a profit boost and sets out to score a government contract. Jacob’s personal struggle of an ill child prevents him from contributing fully to the project. Although, his colleague is responsible for the bulk of the work, Jacob is seen as the one responsible for the contract deal after delivering the presentation. The reward will certainly help with medical expenses, but Jacob realizes Krystal is more deserving of the reward than he is. By initially accepting the praise and recognition for a job well done, Jacob dismisses good ethics by using one of these rationales: 1.The behavior isn‘t really illegal or immoral. 2.The action is in everyone‘s best interests. 3.No one will find out what I‘ve done. 4.The company will condone my action and protect me (Exploring business, 2014). Jacob, realizing the issue, should examine his personal “code of ethics” and identify that he is facing an ethical dilemma. Although he is experiencing personal strife and...
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...An Examination and Reactions to the Movie Antwone Fisher MCPY 600 August 16th, 2007 The movie, Antwone Fisher is a wonderful and thought provoking film full of symbolism, pain, and hope. Antwone Fisher takes the audience through a journey of various subsystems of communities: prison, orphanage, foster care, homeless shelter, and the Navy. However a community encompasses more than a system. Community is ever changing, evolving, and interacting with the needs of the people developing into their own. Communities are influenced by environment, political climate, and economy. We watch Antwone Fisher dream of his perfect family, and the need he has to make a connection with his past. However, the journey he goes through with the help of his Psychiatrist, Dr. Davenport and his girl friend Cheryl, is trying, sometimes turbulent, and full of pit-falls. Antwone reaches his own epiphany when he learns who he is, meets his family, and is able to trust others while overcoming his fear of rejection and abandonment. As I watched the events unfold through Antwone’s eyes, I asked myself what specific influences kept him from turning to violence and crime on the streets. I find those answers by carefully examining the progression of events, Antwone’s choices, positive influences, as well as looking at the meaning and symbolism behind the scenes. The first scene of Antwone Fisher sets the tone for the character development...
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...Ford Motor Company Manages Ethics and Social Responsibility Ford Motor Company, one of the “Big Three” automakers, was established in Detroit, Michigan, on June 16, 1903. Ford is one of the world’s top automobile companies—its Ford Focus was the world’s bestselling automobile in 2013. Ford Motor Company was founded on strong core values, which has helped it to overcome many obstacles and lead to its success. Despite ethical issues in the past, Ford Motor Company has proven to be an ethical leader in the automobile industry. In 2013 it was selected by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the world’s most ethical companies. Ford has a strong set of values, norms, and artifacts which it strongly enforces companywide. Its mission statement is based off the simple phrase: “One Ford: one team, one plan, one goal.” One team to Ford means that Ford employees work together toward a leadership position in the automobile industry through quality and stakeholder satisfaction. Along with its mission statement, Ford has adopted the vision: “To become the world’s leading consumer company for automotive products and services.” Ford Motor Company is committed to protecting health and safety. The Company’s Health and Safety Commitment states, “Our most valuable asset is our people. Nothing is more important than their safety and well being. Our coworkers and families rely on this commitment. There can be no compromise.” Ford Motor Company complies with the legal health and safety requirements...
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...relationships based on doing the right thing. Lite Xpress international Incorporation’s Global Code of Conduct provides a clear set of standards for our business conduct. It presents each of us with an ethical and behavioral framework to guide our response to the challenging and sometimes difficult choices we face. It also reflects the commitments outlined in our values. Whenever we encounter an ethical issue, each of us has the responsibility to respond in a manner that reflects our values in action. While most issues can be resolved locally, you will find information within this Code about additional support and resources available to all of us. Full compliance with the Global Code of Conduct is essential and each one must make a personal commitment to abide by it. By living up to the commitments contained in the Code we send a clear message to those we work with about the strength of our commitment to ethical behavior and the delivery of Quality in Everything We Do. In this way we protect and enhance the reputation of Lite Xpress International Incorporation and meet the expectations of our people, clients and communities. Lite Xpress International Inc. Global Code of Conduct The Lite Xpress International Incorporation Global Code of Conduct provides the ethical framework on which we base our decisions- as individuals and as members of our global organization. The Code is anchored in our values and beliefs, and underpins all that we do. Our Global Code of Conduct...
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...John Rolph EST1: Ethical Situations in Business Task 2 Standards and Procedures 1.) Information Confidentiality: As an employee, you will be exposed to client-sensitive as well as company-sensitive information that is to be viewed only by those who have the authority or permission to do so. Such information to be considered “confidential” includes business contracts, financial information, internal correspondence, and any and all documentation (electronic or paper-based) that is not authorized to be disclosed to the public. Disclosure of sensitive information will lead to immediate termination and possible charges/fines (depending on the severity of the violation) as is legal under state and federal law. Employees should not take advantage of privileged information and share it with our competitors. By leaking confidential information you are threatening the well-being of the company as well as that of our clients. If left unsure of what information is considered confidential, please consult with your direct supervisor, HR Department, or Legal Team for further guidance. 2.) Proper Communication: Company X’s public communications are to be properly constructed and delivered in a clear, accurate and informative manner. All direct communications with the public should be factually correct and not misleading in any manner. Such public communications include, but are not limited to speeches, press releases, and quarterly earnings reports or other public financial sharing...
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...Ethics Reaction Paper Argosy University Jennifer Keeton was a counseling student at Augusta State University (ASU) who felt her constitutional rights had been violated. Miss Keeton enrolled into ASU’s Educational Counselor Program in Fall 2009 to obtain her Master’s degree and become a school counselor. Miss Keeton had voiced her religious views to many of her colleagues in and out of the classroom. She has also stated her views to her professors within many papers she has written over her two semester time frame at ASU. Miss Keeton is a Christian and she strongly defends her Christianity and condemns homosexuality because of her bible teachings. During Summer 2010, Miss Keeton was informed in order for her to remain in the school’s counseling program, she needed to complete a Remediation Plan. She would be dismissed from the counseling program if she was unable to successfully complete the programs’ Remediation Plan, which consisted of two sections. The professors informed Miss Keeton it is unethical for her to impose her values and beliefs to her clients. She was also advised it is possible for others to have views not the same as her own. The purpose of the Remediation Plan was to expose Miss Keeton to more of the gay and lesbian populations as well as improve her technical-grammatical skills. Miss Keeton’s professors wanted to ensure she had the ability to separate her personal values from her professional requirements. The Remediation Plan advised Miss Keeton her...
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...make these values meaningful. Every action we take shapes the ethical character of BellSouth. That charac- ter is at the heart of our reputation and ultimately sets us apart in the marketplace. No matter what financial or business goals the Company sets, we cannot waver in our commitment to doing what is right. No objective is worth compromising our values and our standard of operating with integrity. The principles in this Code bring our values and beliefs to life by setting clear expectations for our behavior. While the Code helps us address some of the most common ethical issues and dilemmas we may face, it cannot cover every situation. All of us are expected to use good judgment and take responsibility for our actions. We strive to earn our customers’ trust, and we treat them with honesty and respect. In all our customer contacts, we act with the utmost integrity and in a manner consistent with the law. BellSouth prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment or any employee in any aspect of his or her employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Retaliation against an employee who lodges a complaint of discrimination, or who assists, participates or aids in the investigation of a complaint, is not permitted. Employees should be treated fairly, in a manner that protects each individual’s dignity. Any behavior that undermines an employee’s dignity is off limits at BellSouth...
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... The primary responsibility of supervisions is to help professional socialization by instilling an understanding of the relevant ethical principles and standards to be a significant component in providing therapeutic rapports. The primary reasons for clinical supervisions are to ensure quality care and provide professional development in a systematic and planned manner. In todays’ society, clinical supervisions require a foundation in the understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of the supervisory relationship. There are many ethical and legal issues that can affect the supervisory relationship. All supervisors consistently approach all aspects of clinical supervision from an ethical and legal viewpoint. With more time and attention devoted to these important topics, awareness of the ethical and legal aspects can be demonstrated as they are put into practice. The role of a supervisor is to prevent harm from occurring to clients. Supervisors are in charged of reviewing and monitoring the quality of services and the key focus should be to insure that clients’ needs are being met. A primary focus of supervision is to be vigilant and aware of issues that could result in clients receiving inadequate service or being harmed by the therapeutic process. A supervisor must do everything within their power to insure that issues or behaviors of other counselors are not harming clients. New professionals need to develop an understanding of what it meant to be a professional...
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...[Type the company name] | Creating an Ethical Organization | | Business Ethics | Saurabh | How to Create an Ethical Workplace? Ethics in the workplace are vital, even to small business owners. No company wants to be known as unethical, and employees are more apt to display higher morale and more productivity when they know they are working for a morally sound company. It is important to create a conscientious workplace that is transparent, both to employees as well as the general public. Small business owners should never tolerate inappropriate behavior in an employee and employees should be properly trained on what is considered unethical and ethical. * Set an example for your workforce. In order for employees to behave in an ethical manner, they need to know that they are working for a moral boss. They will be much less likely to display signs of unethical behavior if they know that this type of behavior will not be tolerated or ignored. * Create a policy dealing with ethics. This company policy should state your expectations for your employees as well as outline what is and is not considered acceptable. Having a clearly written policy will help you take action should an employee act unethically. * Allow employees to report unethical behavior in a safe environment. No one enjoys ratting out a fellow employee, particularly if it will be made known who turned the person in. Give your employees a safe and anonymous way to air their complaints so...
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