...University of Phoenix Material Ethical Systems Table • Fill in brief definitions of each primary ethical theory. • Identify alternate names or variations of each ethical system based on your reading of the text and supplemental materials. • Match the real-world examples listed below with the corresponding systems. The first one has been completed for you in the table. Real-World Examples A. I believe people should be able to eat sand if they like the taste of it. B. I believe that if sand is going to be eaten, it should be available for everyone to eat. C. I believe people should be able to eat sand because it is the right thing to do. D. I believe people should be able to eat sand because it is good for one’s health. E. I believe people should be able to eat sand if they decide they want to, regardless of whether it is someone else’s sand. F. I believe people should be able to eat sand if they want to because they are free to make the decision themselves. G. I believe I will eat sand because it is the standard meal for my community. • Develop your own workplace example that fits with each system. Present each workplace scenario in a substantial paragraph of approximately 40 words. Although the table field will expand to accommodate your workplace examples, you may list them at the end of the table; make a note in the table to see the attached examples, however, so your...
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...definitions of each primary ethical theory. 2. Identify alternate names or variations of each ethical system based on your reading of the text and supplemental materials. Match the real-world examples listed below with the corresponding systems. The first one has been completed for you in the table. a. I believe people should be able to eat sand if they like the taste of it. b. I believe that if sand is going to be eaten, it should be available for everyone to eat. c. I believe people should be able to eat sand because it is the right thing to do. d. I believe people should be able to eat sand because it is good for one’s health. e. I believe people should be able to eat sand if they decide they want to, regardless of whether it is someone else’s sand. f. I believe people should be able to eat sand if they want to because they are free to make the decision themselves. g. I believe I will eat sand because it is the standard meal for my community. 3. Develop your own workplace example that fits with each system. Present each workplace scenario in a substantial paragraph of approximately 40 words. Although the table field will expand to accommodate your workplace examples, you may list them at the end of the table; make a note in the table to see the attached examples, however, so your facilitator knows to look for scenarios below the table. 4. Format references according to APA standards and include them after the table. Ethical Theory or System Brief Definition Other...
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...A teleological ethical system is a moral way of decision making which addresses the consequences of an action to deter whether it is right or wrong, therefore no action can be wrong in itself as teleological ethics is entirely consequentialist and relativist. This differentiates from a deontological perspective which interprets actions as either intrinsically right or wrong, regardless of the consequences it could potentially bring. In this essay I will address Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism, as well as Joseph Fletchers situation ethics. Bentham’s teleological ethics is a democratic theory as pleasure is considered for the majority and not just the individual. Bentham's act utilitarianism suggests that all humans are motivated by ‘two sovereign masters’ pleasure and pain, therefore in this view we can all be considered hedonists who are motivated by pleasure but seek to avoid pain. Bentham also suggests the principle of utility, which considered an action or moral decision right by its usefulness. If an action is useful, and can bring about pleasure it is then right. Moreover Bentham only considered an action to be right if it took into account the greatest happiness principle, ‘the greatest good for the greatest number.’ This means that the action that produces the greatest amount of pleasure for the majority can be considered right, in addition to this he maintained the view that actions that are not considered to be ‘useful’, should be considered wrong if they are selfish...
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...Origins of Psychology and Research Methods Worksheet Part I: Origins of Psychology Within the discipline of psychology, there are several perspectives used to describe, predict, and explain human behavior. The seven major perspectives in modern psychology are psychoanalytic, behaviorist, humanist, cognitive, neuroscientific/biopsychological, evolutionary, and sociocultural. Describe the seven major psychological perspectives using two to three sentences each. Select one major figure associated with one of the seven major perspectives and describes his or her work in two to three sentences. Type your response in the space below. Psychoanalytic- States that people are said to have sexual and aggressive drives. People’s behaviors are ruled by irrational forces and the unconscious, as well as instinctual and biological forces. It is believed people have no free will. Sigmund Freud made his own theory in the 1890’s. Freud theory was that a hysterical patient could have these problems due to a painful childhood experience that they cannot remember. This theory states that there is influence of lost memories that shape our feeling, thoughts and behavior. Behaviorist- Emphasizes objective, observable environmental influences on overt behavior. B.F. Skinner research states that when you give a person positive reinforcement for a correct chose they will go out of their way to make the correct choice for that positive reinforcement. Also works the other way. When a person...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Natural Sciences | | |MTH/233 Version 2 | | |Statistics | Copyright © 2010, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course surveys descriptive and inferential statistics with an emphasis on practical applications of statistical analysis. The principles of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data are covered. It examines the role of statistical analysis, statistical terminology, the appropriate use of statistical techniques and interpretation of statistical findings through applications and functions of statistical methods. 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...
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...up with my grandparents who set up the initials ground for me to choose from right or wrong, my grandparents shape me to be a very hard worker and to always be honest because life bring consequence when acting unethical. Of course that once as I grow older I had made many bad choices in my life but I believe that once you are taught something as a young child when you become an adult you will apply it and that exactly what had I done. As a teenager I did many thing that I shouldn’t had done, but in time looking to act the right way find myself following a religion that had help me shape myself to be today who I became in life. Today I value the morals that my grandparents taught me. I learn to be fair, respectful, responsible, and more ethical. Today I consider the opinions of others; my religious leaders reinforce that principle of honesty in me that I was taught once by...
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...A Systems Analysis of Plastic Debris in the Pacific Ocean Course: Integrated Environmental Systems Instructor: Steven Arnold Fall Quarter University of Denver By: Cletus Achibonga November 7, 2012 Table of content Title 1 Abstract 4 Introduction 5 1.1 Scope 5 1.2 Background 5 Animal and plant deaths 8 2.1 Birds 8 2.2 Mammals and other animals 10 2.3 Plants and plant food 11 Environmental impacts 12 3.1 Physical impacts 13 3.2 Chemical impacts 14 3.3 Biological impacts 14 3.4 Human impacts 15 3.5 Economic impacts 16 Societal Responds 17 Conclusion and Recommendation 20 References: 21 List of figures Figure 1: A pack of plastics at the shores of Kamilo Beach, Island of Hawaii 8 Figure 2: Bird corpse with ingested plastic 10 Figure 3: Seal entangled in fishing nets and lines 11 Figure 4: DPSIR model analysis of the pacific gyre 18 Abstract The pacific patch is the most devastating problem of our generation yet there is little public knowledge about the nature and severity of the situation. There is also little to no awareness as to the way we humans either intentionally or unintentionally contribute to the worsening situation in our water bodies. This study used the DPSIR model in analyzing the problem of the pacific gyre from a systems perspective. It focused on the impacts of the pacific gyre on the environment, plants, animals as well as the ecosystem...
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...Information Systems Ethical Issues Mrs. Monique Morris Intro to Management Information Systems – CIS 109 Strayer University Professor Masudur Chowdhury 09/06/2015 INFORMATION SYSTEMS’ ETHICAL ISSUES What are the ethical issues facing information systems? Ethical issues in information systems are a growing problem, with the advancement of technology. Everyone is using computers and the internet for personal tasks every day. People use the internet for paying bills, managing bank accounts and also for business transactions. The technologists in control of these information systems need to have great morals, and not be tempted to violate their ethics. The ten commandments of computer ethics are very similar to business ethics, and personal ethics. (Bidgoli, 2014) Basically, the commandments are for guidance to not do any harm or wrong towards another individual. There are laws against many of the issues with the information industry. For example, it is illegal to steal someone’s identity or personal information. Unfortunately, this is becoming more of a problem, the more people use computers for personal tasks. What are the more serious violations of ethics? One of the ten commandments of computer ethics is “Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.” (Bidgoli, 2014) This has got to be the most widely violated ethical issue. It is difficult to meet someone who has not been a victim of this violation. Identity theft is stealing. Unfortunately, to violate this particular...
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...Three Ethical Systems Paper (WK2) Rosalie R King Ohio Christian University ET 3000 Ethics Dr. Wolfe March 25, 2013 We all have ethics that we follow even if we do not realize that we are following them. They are applied in the decisions we make in are day to day life and even the choices we make for our future. For many their ethics and morals are things that they learn through their upbringing and their life experiences. Others also apply their faith to their already instilled ethics and morals. In the paragraphs below I will be defining unqualified absolutism, conflicting absolutism, and graded absolutism and give examples of different scenarios involving all three ethical systems. Then finally I will conclude by identifying which ethical system that I use most often when making ethical decisions. Unqualified absolutism is defined by the book as the view that there are many moral absolutes that never actually conflict; all alleged conflicts are only apparent, but not real. Under unqualified absolutism it states that we are able to avoid doing wrong. Under this system it states that right and wrong is determined by Gods laws and those laws are what we should follow in order to not do wrong. Under this system lying is not permitted because it is wrong. Under no circumstance should you lie to solve any issue that you might incur. The philosophy of this system tells us that there are no true moral conflicts, because God always provides us with the solution to our problem...
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...Ethical Issues in Information System Sebron Fleming Strayer University CIS109 – Introduction to Management Information Systems November 22, 2015 Professor Jean-Robert Bokino Abstract Most would agree that the advancement of computer technology has greatly enhanced the lives of many in today's society; however, with these advancements some pitfalls have come into play that diminish these advancements. The greatest threat to the achievements that have been made is that the criminal element has found ways to intrude. One of the manners into which these intrusions have occurred is the criminal invasion of privacy and an attempt to attack the individual's identity. In many cases, these cyber attacks by criminals has caused a lose of consumer confidence and has forced internet users and consumers to carefully consider ways in which to protect themselves. The advancement of computer technology has allowed us to more easily and quickly accomplish those task that was at one time time consuming and both routine and exhaustive. We are now enabled to shop online via e-commerce and are afforded the ability to pay bills and even do our banking and pay taxes online. “New computer technologies for gathering, storing, manipulating, and communicating data are revolutionizing the use and spread of information. Along the way, they are also creating ethical dilemmas...forcing people to confront entirely new rights and responsibilities in their use of information and to reconsider standards...
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...Ethical Strategy Review of Cisco Systems ethical strategy, what they say, what they do, and how it impacts their stakeholders. 2010 Contents Introduction 3 Background Information 3 Cisco’s Ethical Strategy 6 Stated Ethical Strategy 6 Stakeholder Analysis 9 Employees 9 Customers 13 Government 15 Suppliers 17 Shareholders 18 Communities 20 Institutionalization of Ethics 21 Explicit Components 21 Implicit Components 22 Corporate Environmental Management 23 Environmental Policy 23 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) 24 Crisis Management Policy 25 Overall Evaluations and Conclusions 26 Recommendations 27 Works Cited 29 Appendix 32 Appendix A - Cisco Code of Business Conduct 33 Appendix B - Cisco Ethics Decision Tree 34 Appendix C – Cisco Systems Inc. Board of Directors 35 Appendix D – Cisco CSR Awards and Recognition 36 Appendix E – Cisco’s Supplier Code of Conduct 39 Appendix F – Cisco’s Supplier Ethics Policy 40 Introduction The purpose of this paper is to see how a Cisco integrates their ethical and socially responsible practices into their business. The paper will look at the company background, and history. It will then analyze the ethical strategy of the company by reviewing the stated ethical strategy, statements and documents that support that strategy and how the strategy impacts the major stakeholders of the company. An examination of how Cisco institutionalizes their ethics strategy into the company...
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...Personal Ethical Belief System and Professional Ethics Cherissa Boyd BSHS - 332 University of Phoenix August 15, 2011 David Elkins Personal Ethical Belief System and Professional Ethics In the profession of human services, every professional will at some point, include his or her personal ethical standards into his or her work with clients. My personal ethics are a huge part of who I am today, and these beliefs affect every decision I make whether it is personal or professional. I believe a person’s life experiences are what shape his or her personal ethical belief system and professional ethics. A person’s morals determine what is right and what is wrong in his or her life. Everyone is responsible for his or her actions whether it is right with rewards, or wrong with consequences. Combined with these factors, worldviews also plays a huge role in the decision-making process. The framework for decisions is created from a person’s values, beliefs, morals, and personal experiences. According to Freeman, (2000, p. ix) Ethics is “the study of standards of conduct and moral judgment; moral philosophy.” Ethics is a part of philosophy and an application of what we believe is true about our reality. Every person has a right to his or her own beliefs about what is true or not. These “Codes of ethics are designed to guide practitioners, protect the welfare of clients, safeguard the autonomy of professional workers, and enhance the status of the profession” (Freeman, 2000, p. x)...
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...nature of business and its relationship to ethical dilemmas, corporate culture, and managerial competence and responsibility. With a variance in personalities, motives, and expectations companies such as AccuForm struggle to maintain an environment in which integrity is upheld and not usurped by individual greed or contradictory values. This case study illustrates the challenges within businesses and confirms the need for organizations to seriously and meticulously evaluate company policies and systems, clearly define managerial goals and expectations, and assist in the edification of the entire workforce. To understand the implications of this case, one must analyze the organization’s partnerships. Undoubtedly, the partnership between AccuForm and CreaseFree created a monumental challenge that clearly reflects how systems and culture can be a detriment to the productivity of a company. Entering into a joint venture was a very costly decision for AccuForm. The immediate challenge faced by the company was the obvious dichotomy of the business practices and belief systems of the organizations. This challenge was most significant because it was the basis for all of the ignoble actions that would soon follow. The corporate cultures were significantly different. For example, CreaseFree had a traditional Chinese culture with control systems that were easily tailored to a more informal way of conducting business. Success in the Chinese system is predicated on the ability to establish...
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...Option 2: EthicsGame Dilemmas ETH/316 Option 2: EthicsGame Dilemmas Introduction The project that was presented included the application of personal values in working through two different ethical dilemmas. In order to work through each of the dilemmas two analytical skill sets were used to come to a resolution. The first skill set involved the use of the four ethical lenses. The lenses include the Results Lens, Rights/Responsibility Lens, Relationship Lens, and Reputation Lens. The second skill involves the use of the Baird Decision Model which is a five-step process that gives a systematic approach to the resolution of an ethical dilemma. The five steps of the Baird Decision Model include: * Step 1: Be Attentive * Step 2: Be Intelligent * Step 3: Be Reasonable * Step 4: Be Responsible * Step 5: Be Reflective The combination of the ethical lenses with the decision model provides the groundwork to come up with, good value based, solutions to ethical conflict (Rian Brown, 2014). Mysterious Blogger The first ethical conflict that was presented was that of the “Mysterious Blogger.” In this simulation the Director of Information Technology, who is responsible for managing all internal information system functions which include systems programming, application programming, networks, and computer operations, is presented with an employee who is leaking the proprietary company information to the public through a blog sight as an anonymous...
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...Ethical leadership problems that resulted in columbia/hca's misconduct There were organizational ethical leadership problems that resulted in Columbia/HCA’s misconduct. They were focused more on profits. Leadership allowed or asked billing to swindle Medicare and other federal programs. They paid doctor’s to sign off on records that a patient had a detailed procedure even though they did not. They used a patient dumping system or released patients to other hospitals even still they were not in stable form. They hired Alan Yuspeh as the senior executive to oversee ethical compliance. Employees had training meetings and programs, certification tests for the employees for billing codes, made sure that new employees would be take ethical training, obligatory retribution and had a 24 hour number to call to report any crime. This has made them very successful. HCA's Current ethical Program They have developed a code of conduct for employees They have employed ECO's at each facility Created a hotline for employees to report unethical behavior leaders from HCA starts a ethical and obedience officer course The only advice that is not yet fulfilled is Audit, monitor, and periodically estimate the program’s success, and provide a way for employees to report concerns about illegal conduct without fear of retribution Question 3 Columbia/HCA should have implemented ethical training program from the beginning given incentives for being ethical ...
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