...Ethical Organization Profile Jennifer Cash, Jennifer Knight, Raul Ramirez, Consuelo Patterson MGT 216 September 13, 2010 Ronnie Ford Ethical Organization Profile Introduction The organization that is being discussed is a public relations firm, named Ramirez, Patterson, Knight, & Cash. The PR firm’s basic clientele are members of the entertainment industry (i.e., musicians, actors, actresses). The firm is built on strong moral values, as well as a strictly defined code of conduct. There is a great deal of internal focus on the training, monitoring, and enforcing of the companies policies and procedures, including but not limited to the code of ethics and the companies moral obligations. The current moral and ethical issues faced by the firm are the advertising, marketing and promotions of the company to obtain and/or promoting clientele. Other moral and ethical issues facing the firm are the standards and liabilities of the client’s confidentiality, and how to address situations on a client by client basis. Finally, the firm is faced with maintaining a moral and ethical public image for the clients as well as the firm as a whole. The current moral and ethical issues concerning the advertising, marketing and promotions of the company to obtain and/or to promote a client is what information will help to maintain or to promote a client. What information will be pertinent for the marketing department to release and what will keep the client in the “limelight?” When dealing...
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...Ethical Organization Profile MGT/216 Larry Henry Phoenix Toys is a toy manufacturer that strives to provide the consumer with superior customer service and merchandise for the entire family. In a workplace, there are several moral and ethical issues that may arise and it is responsibility of management to outline and enforce a code of ethics for employers to follow. Phoenix Toys will ensure that moral, ethical and social issues adhere to the applicable state and federal laws. Phoenix Toys refuses to tolerate discrimination, harassment, and bribery. Each employee should be knowledgeable of these issues and take steps to ensure that such issues do not occur. Phoenix Toys monitoring system is in place and the human resources department will make sure that ethical standards are upheld. The enforcement of the ethical standards will be fair and just. Modern-day toy manufacturers differ from those often portrayed in classic movies with wooden benches and hand-painted dolls. Safety regulations considers the controlling of the types of paint, metal, plastic, size of parts, and removability of parts determining the safety of a toy. Phoenix Toys is under pressure to produce a quality toy, for an affordable price, with top safety standards. If an employee is aware that a violation of the ethical agreement has occurred, the employee must notify a supervisor. Establishing a mandate for employees to enforce the ethical guidelines assures the company that those who are aware...
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...Current Moral and Ethical Issues Organizations face a variety of unique issues; a company is defined by how the issues are resolved, not by the issues themselves. A company’s survival will depend upon the constant upkeep of training current employees to be the best fit for the organization while upholding the company’s code of conduct to fit the current times. When a company invests in the people and the environment the return is greater profit and a stronger sense of belonging in the community. Customer and employee loyalty are what can pull any organization through the tough current economic downturn. Current ethical issues faced by West Coast Grape Growers involve environmental concerns involving but not limited to using pesticides that can drain into the water systems, what type of pest control that can be used, and amount of water used to maintain vineyards quality. Other ethical concerns faced involve a communication barrier with non-English workers, hiring legal or illegal workers to increases or decrease profit, and types of contracts to set up with potential customers to sell to public or wineries only. Another ethical and moral concern is the current state of the economy and how much companies will be purchasing grapes when consumers aren’t purchasing at the same rate as before. Many solutions are available for each of the ethical issues faced by the company. First the company needs to decide how they want their organization to be publicly viewed. When determining...
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...Kudler Fine Foods MGT-521 Personal Values Paper: Kudler Fine Foods Business ethics can be both a normative and a descriptive discipline. Ethical decision making is difficult, and philosophers had struggle for centuries to create ethic theories as assistant tool for ethical decision making. Theories focus on consequences, duties, obligations, principles and integrity. While there are certain values that are important when considering ethics, no one company will have the same code of ethics. A company’s ethical guideline may vary with the culture and value of each individual organization. Ethical practices have become a necessity in all environments and they should be implemented to help benefit employees, the customers, and the success of the company. Ethics is defined as a set of values that defines the difference between right and wrong. Ethics is applied when one is faced with making a decision that questions ones cultural values and morals. According to the article Ethics in the Workplace, the author takes a quote from Steven Cross, executive director of the Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Policy. The quote states “organizations get a higher degree of employee loyalty, tending to attract better talent and retaining their employees longer”. (Sherren, 2005) Personal Values In many organization ethical values and ethical leadership are the glue that holds a company together. The Ethics Awareness Inventory was an exercise that helps one better understands their...
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...|College of Humanities | | |ETH/316 Version 2 | | |Ethics and Social Responsibility | | |PD12BSB07 ( 04/10/2013 - 05/08/2013 | Copyright © 2011, 2010 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides a foundational perspective for ethics and social responsibility in relationship to individuals, organizations, and the community. Emphasis is placed on the interrelated nature of ethics, morality, legal responsibility, and social issues. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current...
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...School of Business ------------------------------------------------- Course Syllabus MGT/216 Version 4 Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility Course Start Date: 08/31/2010 Course End Date: 10/04/2010 Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference. Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document. Copyright Copyright ©2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix© is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft©, Windows©, and Windows NT© are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix© editorial standards and practices. Facilitator Information Dr. Martin J. Boyle martin.boyle@phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) martinjboyle@comcast.net (Personal) 908-419-5259 = Cell #. (9 – 9 EST.) Facilitator Availability I am available from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Eastern Time on most days, but I attempt to reserve Sunday for my family. During the week...
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... | | |ETH/316 Version 3 | | |Ethics and Social Responsibility | Copyright © 2013, 2011, 2010 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. SOUTH FLORIDA CAMPUS - MIAMI LC - KENDALL 13400 SW 120th Street Miami, Florida - 33186-7440 Phone: 305.378.2700 Dates: 03-06-2014 thru 04-03-2014 Meeting Times and Day: 6-10 Thursday Course Description This course provides a foundational perspective for ethics and social responsibility in relationship to individuals, organizations, and the community. Emphasis is placed on the interrelated nature of ethics, morality, legal responsibility, and social issues. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current...
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...WEEK 1 DQ # 1- One of your friends uses the terms ethics and morality interchangeably. You do not think this is correct. How would you explain the difference between ethics and morality? Provide an example of morality and one of ethics in your explanation. DQ # 2- Select two major ethical theories covered in your readings for Week One. What are the major differences between these two theories? Which one of these theories is most aligned to your personal beliefs? Explain. DQ # 3- What are examples of virtues, values, and moral concepts? How does each of these relate to one another? In what ways are they separate and in what ways are they connected? DQ # 4- In Ch. 6 of Basic Ethics, the author discusses the relationship of religion as it relates to morality and ethics. Using your own personal experiences as a resource, what, if any, relationship exists between religion, morality, and ethics? Explain your answer. Assignment (Individual)- Ethics Essay WEEK 2 DQ # 1- What are potential results if members of a community accept their community’s benefits, such as emergency services or school systems, but decline to contribute to the community beyond paying taxes? Explain. DQ # 2- Provide an example of a socially responsible effort within your community. In what ways does this influence the community? How do these efforts affect the individuals within the community. DQ # 3- Consider the community in which you live. What is your responsibility within your own community...
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...University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides a foundational perspective for ethics and social responsibility in relationship to individuals, organizations, and the community. Emphasis is placed on the interrelated nature of ethics, morality, legal responsibility, and social issues. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Boylan, M. (2009). Basic ethics: Basic ethics in action (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Trevino, L. K. & Nelson, K. A. (2007). Managing business ethics: Straight talk about how to do it right (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. All electronic materials are available on the student website. |Week One: Ethical and Moral Perspectives | | |Details ...
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...Boy Scouts of America Profile Overview Henry Green Ethics/316 July 25, 2013 . Richard Nardello Boy Scouts of America Profile Overview The Boy Scouts of America’s reputation as a superior organization for the development of young men is indisputable. The organization has influenced most participants in positive ways by building strong leadership, and character traits in boys, and young men. The paper tonight will profile the organization in the following ways: 1. Do an evaluation of the Boy Scout’s involvement and responsibility to the community. 2. Summarize what factors have influenced the Boy Scout’s social responsibility strategies. 3. Describe the social initiatives for Boy Scouts of America. 4. Elaborate upon the potential ethical or moral effects of the organization’s social initiatives. Boy Scouts Involvement and Responsibility to Community According to "Boy Scouts of America," (2012) "The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law The foundation which this organization established over a 100 years ago speak to a responsibility to build moral and ethical principles while developing future leaders for the world. The character and good citizenship emphasis support community building blocks and faith traditions. The Boy Scouts support community service for members and volunteer in many facets of the community. ...
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...Abstract In this paper, I discuss the results of Williams Institute Ethics Awareness Inventory self-assessment, what Kudler Fine Foods appears as an organization, and an evaluation of my performance as a manager at Kudler. Personal Values Paper The mission of self-assessment is to promote ethics in community through research, education and leadership, by helping adults to judge, care and do what is right. These three points are the ingredients for moral maturity. A commitment to personal ethics is about developing a moral self capable of dealing with ethical issues as they arise (www.ethics-twi.org). Ethical Perspective Assessment According to the self-assessment, a person’s ethical awareness profile can be closely aligned with four different values: ‘C’, for character, ‘O’, for obligation, ‘R’ for results, and ‘E’ for equity. This essentially classifies people whose ethical perspectives are based on moral values and principles (‘C’), feeling obligated to do what is morally right (‘O’), the consequence of their actions (‘R’) and using their daily experience to steer them through ethical decision- making process (‘E’). My Personal Values Of the four different values, I base my ethical perspectives primarily on ‘O’ or obligation. I believe that human beings have intrinsic value and deserve equal respect. Therefore, I cannot support social decisions or traditions aimed at the best interests of society while discarding the feelings of a few. People should be allowed...
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...end-state of existence” (p. 145). In fact, values are the foundation of a person’s understanding of the attitudes’ and motivation’s of others insomuch that his or her perceptions are influenced by the values he or she has (Robbins and Judge, 2011). Each person within an organization brings his or her own values to the organization, which contains individual interpretations of what is right and wrong implying a preference for certain behaviors and outcomes thereby influencing the attitudes and behaviors of an organization (Robbins and Judge, 2011). As noted by Yukl (2010), “[i]nfluence is the essence of leadership, and powerful leaders can have a substantial impact on the lives of followers and the fate of an organization” (p. 408). The personal values and ethics of the leaders of an organization often drive the values and ethical behavior of that organization (Yukl, 2010). Thus, it is paramount the values of organizational leaders are consistent and in line with the values of their organization (Yukl, 2010). Alignment of Personal and Organizational Values Our team researched and evaluated the organizational values and ethics of Sutter Health. Sutter Health is a not-for-profit network of physician organizations, hospitals and other health care providers (Sutter Health, 2008). Sutter Health focuses on enhancing the well-being of individual in the communities they serve through a not-for-profit commitment to compassion and excellence in health care services (Sutter Health, 2008)...
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...company’s financial plan. The final section will describe the risks associated with the initiative and the financial impact that these risks have on Starbucks. Strategic Planning Initiative Strategic initiatives are strategies outlined by an organization to achieve the goals and objectives outlined in the strategic plan. The Starbucks Corporation is one organization striving to improve the commitment of upholding and achieving organizational missions and goals. Starbucks is “committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality Arabica coffee in the world” (Starbucks Corporation, 2012, para.1). Starbucks’ mission is “to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, on cup, and one neighborhood at a time” ) Starbucks Corporation, 2012, para. 1). Guiding principles within the strategic plan of Starbucks ensure high quality products, ethical treatment of partners and customers, and inviting and positive neighborhood and store environment that will reward the organization with continued success and happy shareholders. Successful organizations use strategic initiative and plans created by decision about people, strategy, execution, and cash to build revenues and profits, while maximizing time savings. Starbucks outlines organization initiatives for...
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...small business ethical accounting practices are of the essence. It is good moral and ethical accounting practices that protect an organization from unethical federal and governmental practices to include lawsuits and liabilities from misreporting of an organizations portfolio. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) enables an organization to follow appropriate guidelines and regulations that govern ethical accounting practices. Organizations conforming to the practices of the AICPA can ensure healthy accounting practices conducted in their organization. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants The AICPA is considered the foundation of ethical reasoning in accounting because According to Mintz and Morris (2011), the principles guide members in the performance of their professional responsibilities and call for an unyielding commitment to honor the public trust, even at the sacrifice of personal benefits. (Chapter Chapter 1, Ethical Reasoning: Implications for Accounting). The AICPA is founded on three underlining principles or fundamentals. They consist of public interest, integrity, and responsibilities. These principles as stated previously allow and guide professionals in delivering ethical practices for clients. It allows them to perform ethically sound actions even when no one is looking or observing. Public Interest Working in light of the public carries a sound profile. A trusted profile which defines an organization or profession that...
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...initiative for your organization and identify an initiative discussed in the organization’s annual report. How the initiative affects the organization’s financial planning. How will the initiative affect costs? How will the initiative affect sales? Describe risks associated with the initiative and financial effects they may have. Starbucks Strategic Initiative Your Name Here University Name FIN/370 Date Instructor Name Here Starbucks Strategic Initiative In this paper, Team C will describe the relationship between strategic planning and financial planning for Starbucks Corporation. The first topic covers Starbucks strategic planning initiative and identifies a strategic initiative discussed in the organization’s annual report; from this report Team C will describe how this initiative affects Starbucks financial planning. Team C will break down and address how Starbucks initiative directly affects costs and the sales of the company’s financial plan. The final section will describe the risks associated with the initiative and the financial impact that these risks have on Starbucks. Strategic Planning Initiative Strategic initiatives are strategies outlined by an organization to achieve the goals and objectives outlined in the strategic plan. The Starbucks Corporation is one organization striving to...
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