...Current Ethical Issues, Page 1 Current Ethical Issues The organization that I am using for the final project is Kelsey Unified School District Central Administration. The school district is home to over 70,000 students and employs over 4000. There are several schools including 66 elementary, 20 middle and 11 high schools. The district has compliance teams, however they are only broken up into language arts and mathematics and there doesn’t appear to be very much engagement. This could be an issue as there are not enough committees to support the amount of students and employees in the district. While there are only standardized tests in these two categories, the schools teach many other subjects that would be worthy of moderating as well. There is a process in place for teacher’s evaluations; however it does not appear to be complete. There will need to be a process implemented to ensure all teachers are receiving equal reviews. There also doesn’t appear to be many disciplinary reports. There is one, however, and it just appears to be a memo discussing the disciplinary action, but not the steps taken to handle the situation. There will need to be a process in place for this as well. The district has received a technology bond and there is a proposal for a podcast which will require new equipment. This will bring the school district to a new level incorporating social media onto the scene. They will need to create a social media policy including rules for students using...
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...The ability to recognize ethical issues is the key to understanding business ethics. An ethical issue is an particular problem, situation, or opportunity that requires a person or organization to choose from among several actions that may be evaluated as right or wrong, ethical or unethical (Ferrell). The best way to evaluate the ethics of a decision is to look at it from different viewpoints. Although many business issues seem straightforward and easy to resolve, often times a person needs several years of business experience to understand what is acceptable or ethical. Deciding if an activity is considered ethical depends on the culture the business operates (Ferrell). Fairness and honesty are amongst the biggest issues in business related ethics. It can become a very difficult problem that can and will affect the business. We know that ethics concerns moral issues, so making a decision that will have negative impact on the company is going to be tough for the person. An individual can make either a right or wrong decision, depending on how it will affect their life and workplace. In turn, the business will react accordingly to its moral guidelines and principles provided that the executives do not lose sight of the essential value of fairness. Everyone will have their own concept of right and wrong, so coming up with one definition of business ethics can be difficult. Moral standards are created by home environment, religious beliefs and traditions therefore making ethics...
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...Ethical Issues Affecting Each Component of the Marketing Mix Ethical issues in businesses among other related issues like conflicts or success revolves around relationships. In today’s business world, it has become inevitable to built strong and effectives between all the key players in businesses (Carroll et al 403). The board of directors in every business has the mandate of giving direction and oversight making sure that the business does not stray from its course and remains relevant in achieving its objectives in a socially acceptable, legally acceptable and ethical manner. In many instances of unethical business conduct, there exists a certain degree of compliancy and knowing corporation which acts to perpetuate the acceptance of such conduct. Importantly, most ethical issues come into existence due to conflicts in belief patterns and value conflicts regarding what is wrong or what is right. This occurs because ethical standards are a derivative of deeply-rooted personal believes and societal morals which may not be universally agreed upon. The elements of the marketing mix are important aspects of the business which can be evaluated in the light of ethical issues. Marketing mix encompasses all the major areas of decision making affecting the marketing process and when carefully blended, desirable results for the organization are obtained. As marketing managers make decisions about the overall process of marketing, they have to consider the specific elements...
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..."A fellow student says, "Sure, I stole this book from the bookstore, but the tuition is so high that I figured the school owed me at least one book." 1. Do you agree with his rationalization? Why or why not? 2. What do you say to him? 3. What ethical principles discussed in this week's readings helped you with your answer? Source: Chapter 1, Introduction to Medical Law, Ethics and Bioethics, p. 3 of text. I don't agree with the rationalization because to me this is ethically wrong to steal anything regardless of how expensive it is. As a student and consumer it is our obligation to pay for things within the market of each industry we use. A fellow student may think that the school owes him or her a book but in all reality if that student is attending the college or university then there would probably be a code of conduct that he or she must abide by. The stealing criteria would probably fit in this area. The stealing of a book is illegal and therefore unethical to do so. I would tell him although you may think that the school owes you a free book think about what you are doing and how others would feel if you were doing this kind of thing. Do you steal from other places that you go such as grocery stores or Wal-Mart? If you don't, then think about what you are doing and be respectful of other people's products. It is our obligation as student to abide by all rules and regulations and this includes paying for all supplies and materials. They are giving...
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...are three areas where potential ethical misconduct in marketing occurs and they are 1) ethical issues confronted by marketing managers, marketing researchers, advertising personnel, purchasing personnel, field and retail sales person, and retail store managers; 2) consumers perceptions of various marketing practices; and 3) nonbusiness professors and marketing practitioners beliefs about the appropriateness of applying marketing principles to social issues and ideas. Within these different areas, there are several different incidents of abuse that can occur and a few examples are: deceptive advertising, fictitious pricing, incongruence of product quality with personal philosophy, exploitation of consumers and misrepresentation of minority groups. These incidents can be presented in any one of the elements in the marketing mix; product, price, place, and promotion. The areas of marketing abuse that are most evident to me are the issues that are presented in the product, price, and promotion elements. The product element presents issues within the team name, logo, or mascot. The book exemplified the use of Native American names and mascots being found insulting to minority groups which ultimately resulting in several schools changing their names and mascots. The book also provided an example of a logo representing violence in a city that had high crime, so the Washington Bullets changed their name to the Washington Wizards. I think the issue of Native American names and logos’...
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...www.tutorialrank.com select three scenarios related to teacher conduct in the virtual school, located under Communication Center, Legal and Ethical Scenarios. Write 700-1400 word paper analyzing the conduct described using other articles and cases to discuss how the conduct would be judged in regards to criminal behavior, employment issues, and certification. Axia students only. I am struggling to understand what they are asking for and how I am suppose to go about starting the paper. ---------------------------------------------------------------- EDU 315 Case Summary (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com EDU 315 Case Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------- EDU 315 Debate Outline (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com EDU 315 Debate Outline ------------------------------------------------------------------ EDU 315 Entire Course (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com EDU 315 Ethical Considerations Reflection Paper EDU 315 Legal Research Paper EDU 315 The Code of Conduct Issues Paper EDU 315 Case Summary EDU 315 Case Analysis Paper EDU 315 Fingerprint T Chart EDU 315 High Stakes Testing Paper EDU 315 Debate Outline EDU 315 Role of Educational Stakeholders Presentation -------------------------------------------------------------------- EDU 315 Ethical Considerations Reflection Paper (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank...
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...Ethics Paper: Individual or Group Therapy HSER 511 Liberty University Abstracts The paper researches the ethical issues faced in group counseling. It also shows a comparison of individual and group counseling. The paper discusses issue of confidentiality, and how it affects group counseling. Confidentiality is considered cornerstone to counseling (Kocet 2006). It is very important for the counselor to reinsure that the client understands confidentiality policies. When dealing with adolescents, confidentiality rules and regulations are the same as adults. Counselors are bound by the same rules and regulations to keep the client’s (the minor) records privileged, but in cases of immediate danger or harm to others the counselor can disclose information to the minor’s parent. I think that I was direct leader, and I utilize several of the qualifications and skills that I learned in the class. Ethics Paper: Individual or Group Therapy When seeking help, it is very difficult to decide what type of therapy to choose. Because we have different situations and problems, the decision to choose individual or group therapy could be a very hard one. Many clients choose to benefit from both individual and group therapy. Groups can be a valuable resource to clients and helping them work out their...
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...the evaluation of the Stanley Park Project when competing with the school district for funds? There are several ethical issues that may present themselves during program evaluation. There are risk and benefits. Those participating in the evaluation as well as all other stakeholders can benefit from an evaluation. The risk involved is when personal thoughts as well as stakeholder influence becomes the basis of the evaluation outcomes. Evaluation outcomes should be solely based on the information gathered during the evaluation of the program. The Stanley Park Project and the City of Kelsey’s school district should come together with regard to the technology aspect of both. The school district has funds that are earmarked for adding technology to the districts school. Technology at either facility would be great assets and beneficial to the students and the community as a whole. Ethical issues may result due to certain stakeholders. In this case the stakeholders are the state, mayor, investors, city council and the residents of Kelsey. Finances should not be an ethical issue here. The issue that may present a problem is should the Stanley Park Project cut back on the technology portion of the site because the school district is slated for technology updates. With the technology updates at the schools it is a possibility that the Stanley Park Technology Annex may not require as much detail if the school will be obtaining these types of updates. The Stanley Park Community...
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...*Hand-in Assignment #*4: Coke - Ethical Issues Your st numbr? Valeria van der Kemp / Nemtseva 459938 Group: IBA-C02 Tutor: Arno Teunissen (please check his lat name) Table of contents: 1. Background information 2. Problem definition The main problem discussed in this report is the following: “Should private or commercial companies be allowed to close exclusive school contracts with schools, or should their activities be forbidden by law?” 3. Objective The purpose of this report is to give an advice to the United States Department of Justice pertaining to the ethical issues surrounding exclusive school contracts. Consequently, suggestions will be given on how to minimize negative effects of the exclusive vending contracts if these operations are allowed to be continued. 4. The Moral Philosophies *4. 1. Teleology* (Utilitarianism) Teleology is a moral philosophy that assesses the ethics of decisions looking at the consequences of the latter. One of the most significant theological theories is utilitarianism theory that is focused on the consequences. It is concerned with the greatest benefit for the greatest number of people even if there are negative consequences for some parties involved. Coca Cola By signing exclusive school contracts and displaying its logos in public schools the company wanted to re-establish its brand loyalty and recognition. This results in increased sales volumes of Coca Cola products leading to additional...
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... Further the idea of a Code of Ethics will be presented with the benefits laid out as well as a case study of one of our competitors and their success with a code of ethics. The ultimate purpose of this document is to find an ethical solution to the current whistle problem, and create a plan to avoid such issues in the future. Situation: During production random testing is preformed to verify compliance with U.S. standards. The (ETC), with an intended audience of young grade school kids, contains a small metallic whistle. This whistle is manufactured here in our Salt Lake manufacturing facility. Post production testing showed trace amounts of lead which is just outside of U.S. allowed amounts for children 7 and younger. The whistles have already been packed in the ETC; the first large shipment is scheduled to be sent out at the end of the week to schools in South America. The lead problem has been identified in the manufacturing process and has been corrected; new whistles being produced are within acceptable limits of lead. The cost estimate to replace the whistles in the ETC units with defective whistles is roughly $100,000. A decision will have to be reached quickly in order to get the first shipment out to the schools in time for school to start. Recommendations: As stated earlier three possible alternatives have been created, each can be accomplished in the time frame necessary to avoid a late shipment, which would mean a breach of contract. Each idea will be...
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...an individual - it is his education. Schools, where children study, learn and prepare for life, thus need to provide the right kind of environment so that students can get an education properly. In schools, students are taught languages, mathematics, science, history and a number of other subjects. They get to participate in sports activities, socialize with their peers and learn how to adapt themselves in different social situations. However, an impediment in the path of the child development at schools, comes by way of the various social issues that plague our education system. Social Issues in Education Emotional Issues Society has changed considerably in the last few decades. Today, the divorce rate is very high in America and many school going children are brought up in single parent families. Growing up in broken homes can adversely affect the emotional health of a student and this may lower his performance at school. However, even when children are brought up in homes where both parents are present, it's not necessary that there emotional needs will be met, as in majority of families today, both the parents are working. Ethnic Issues Children belonging to certain ethnic groups such as blacks, are expected to be slower learners as compared to others. There are certain stereotypes that have been attached to specific races and, children belonging to them, suffer from low self-esteem. Gender Issues Another social issue in education is differentiation on the...
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...[pic] Braeside High School BTEC Extended Diploma in Business ( Marketing) Unit 37 Understanding Business Ethics Assignment brief 1: Ethical issues Assessor Mr. Zachaues Omwenga Date issued: 06/05/2015 Date of Submission: 29/05/2015 This assignment brief assesses |P1 explain the ethical issues a business needs to consider in its operational activities | |P2 explain the implications for the business and stakeholders of a business operating ethically | |P3 describe the social implications of business ethics facing a selected business in its different areas of activity | |M1 assess how a selected business could improve the ethics of their operations | |D1 evaluate the impact of a selected business’s ethical behaviour on stakeholders and the business. | Scenario Businesses are limited in what they do. Sometimes by laws and sometimes by the conventions and social codes we live by. Gathered together these are what we refer to as ethics and they can apply to every aspect of business behaviour. Whereas it could be argued that most laws have their origins in ethics, ethical behaviour, by individuals and business go beyond legal requirement and are discretionary, that is to say we can choose to follow them or not. You have been asked to research and draw up a...
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...at ScienceDirect Teaching and Teacher Education journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/tate Teachers’ critical incidents: Ethical dilemmas in teaching practice Orly Shapira-Lishchinsky 1 Department of Educational Administration, Leadership and Policy, School of Education, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t Article history: Received 21 March 2010 Received in revised form 10 November 2010 Accepted 11 November 2010 The aim of this study is to explore ethical dilemmas in critical incidents and the emerged responses that these incidents elicit. Most teachers try to suppress these incidences because of the unpleasant feelings they evoke. Fifty teachers participated in the study. A three-stage coding process derived from grounded theory was utilized. A taxonomy of critical incidents by means of the ATLAS.ti 5.0 revealed a multifaceted model of ethical dilemmas, among them clashing with rules, standards, or norms in school, as well as a multitude of derived responses. The results encourage the development of educational programmes based on teachers’ critical incidents. Ó 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Keywords: Teaching Ethics Ethical knowledge Ethical dilemmas Schools 1. Introduction 2. Theoretical background Teachers deal with many ethical problems in their practice. They encounter issues such as inappropriate allocation of resources, situations in which pupils are being discussed inappropriately, and irresponsible...
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...head: GROUP COUNSELING IN SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH Ethical Concerns in Group Counseling School-Age Youth Liberty University Abstract Youth spend most of their time at school, and receive most social services on campus. This includes counseling. Counseling in schools, historically, consisted of career or college entry counseling. With the growing mental health needs of the populous, schools have been expanding the roles of schools counselors to include facilitating mental health/support counseling and moving towards a counseling psychology framework. Because of the number of students that have to get serviced, using group counseling sessions is a useful and practical option for counselors. Group counseling can be a helpful technique for people with similar habits or people who have possibly experienced a traumatic event. With the good that comes with group counseling, like camaraderie among students, there are always causes for concern, like confidentiality issues. This review examines the ethical dilemmas and differences between individualized counseling and group counseling in schools. Research has shown that using counseling groups and group therapies can make a difference in the outcomes of a lot of cases, but experts in the field have also had concerns about what could happen in a group setting, and how that could negatively affect a client, or the group of clients. Those concerns become even greater when dealing with groups of youth at school. Studies show that more...
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... 1) The ethical issues in this case are whether it is okay to include such high amounts of sodium in foods or if the companies should be looking out for the benefit of society rather than their own profits. If companies keep including such high amounts of sodium in their products the health of society and their consumers suffers, all so these companies can make more money. 2) I think that the ethical frameworks that should guide companies when it comes to sodium content are utilitarianism and individualism. Practicing utilitarianism when considering sodium would be seeing that too much sodium would not be maximizing the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people. Practicing individualism would be valuing that people have personal goals and values when it comes to health, and that things lower in sodium would be the better, more healthy choice. With both individualism and utilitarianism, the minority seems to suffer. People who don’t have as much money to make healthier choices suffer. It seems that processed food, high in sodium is cheaper because it lasts a lot longer. Therefore, lower income individuals and families aren’t left with as many (healthy) choices when shopping for food. 3) In my opinion, the legal aspects of sodium content in foods would be the FDA reexamining how much salt should be allowed in foods. Since they are finding high sodium intake to be a leading cause of all different health issues, legal aspects would be an issue. For example...
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