...Pornography & Its Ethical Issues SOC 120 Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility February 3, 2014 Many argue that pornography is degrading, and believed that it denigrates women and in some cases even men. Feminists argue that it’s harmful to society promoting rape, violence, and sex discrimination. Pornography is often seen by others as an erotic art that has been around for thousands of years. Technology today makes access to pornography very easy by video, text, and the internet. Pornography raises many moral questions, but mainly, are pornographic materials morally offensive or not? The ethical issues pertaining to pornography are abundant, considering protecting personal privacy, computer crimes, materialism and cultural expansionism. Anti-pornographic believe that it’s immoral and that pornography should be censor. Pro-pornographic, believe to be education and inspirational, and argue that by taking away the constitutional rights are begging violated. Even though there are many different opinions about pornography, does not seem to be an accurate definition. Some argue that porn is violent, portrays unequal power in sexual relations and showing that many of its acts are judged as immoral. What does pornography mean in the dictionary? Pornography stems from the Greek word porno, meaning prostitutes and the word graphos meaning writing. Pornography is defined to include the definition of actual sexual contact, meaning hard core, and portrayal...
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...or Not to Obey: Unethical Military Orders Richard Cuoco SOC 120 : Introduction to Ethics and Social Responsibility Instructor : Stacey Hiles February 27th 2012 Military Orders 2 In a military environment following orders is essentially the top priority. Insubordination is generally defined as a willful or intentional failure to obey a lawful and reasonable request of a supervisor.1 Following orders shows that the organization is well structured and disciplined. Sometimes though an order comes down from above that you may feel is not ethical or it goes against your standard thought of what is right or wrong. Here I plan to discuss my thoughts on this topic as well as supporting my claim that through the use of utilitarianism, a solution to this issue could be reached. In the recent past the image of our military has been tarnished in perspective of the public eye as a result of some officers not following ethical conduct of the force. They believe that their thoughts and ideas about what can come from their orders are the only thing that matters and what you feel shouldn’t matter because you are a subordinate and should follow orders. With that said I believe that there should be an ethical process involved when making certain decisions. I also believe that all subordinates should let their superiors know what they think of certain common situations so there is no need to question someone’s ethics when there isn’t time to do so. In the civilian workforce people...
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...Ethics is mainly concerned with what is good versus bad, what is right versus bad, what is fair versus unfair, and what is praise versus blame. Deontology is an ethical theory that holds that actions are right or wrong independent of their consequences (Jennings, 2010, p. 27). Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that holds that actions are right if they produce the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people. Justice based on giving each individual his or her due, treating equals equally and unequal unequally. Fairness focus on individuals, and giving them what they deserve based on merit that can be distributive, procedural, compensatory, and retributive. Business ethics is the moral principles and standards that guide behavior in the world of business (Jennings, 2010). Corporate social responsibility is the obligation toward society assumed by business. The business maximizes it positive effects on society and minimizes it negative effects. An illustration of an ethical and social responsibility issue related to the textile manufacturing business. In today’s global business, where large multinational corporations like the textile industry face charges of violating human rights in third world countries. Using child labor questions the human rights, ethics, and social responsibility of the textile manufacturing industry. An analysis of how the textile manufacturing illustration applies to decision-making and operations in an ethical and social responsible business...
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...348 HUMANIORA Essays on Business and Leadership Ethics Tuomo Takala TURUN YLIOPISTO UNIVERSITY OF TURKU Turku 2012 ISBN 978-951-29-5010-2 (PRINT) ISBN 978-951-29-5011-9 (PDF) ISSN 0082-6987 Painosalama Oy – Turku, Finland 2012 A note from the writer I was born in 1955 and am a professor of management and leadership at the University of Jyväskylä, with a solid academic track record. My main academic work has been research in the area of business ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Based on my research I have written around a hundred publications, of which about fifty can be seen as scientifically significant, in one way or another. I started as a business leadership major at the University of Jyväskylä in 1977. General studies sparked my interest in philosophy, and in time I became more and more interested in it. I graduated as a Master of Economics in 1982, at which point I had already done Advanced studies in Philosophy. Nevertheless, I did my postgraduate studies in economics and began to study corporate societal responsibility in 1983. At the same time I continued my studies in philosophy and graduated as a M.Sc (Philosophy) in 1986, the same year when I finished my licentiate’s work on societal responsibility for the Business Studies program in the University of Jyväskylä (Ph.D in Economics 1991). At that time, I was already also interested in the thematic of business ethics. These fields were not popular in economics at that...
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...201 Roz.Sunley@winchester.ac.uk Room 201 West Downs 01962 827339 In this module study guide you will find much of what you need in order to successfully complete the module. Further learning materials and information are available on the learning network under the module code BS7916. Module Code BS7916 Module Name: Principles of Responsible Management It is your responsibility to: * Collect a copy of the reading pack from the faculty office * Attend both lecture and seminar sessions as stated on your timetable * Arrive in time for the start of all taught sessions * Read the preparatory reading before the taught sessions each week * Undertake any directed learning that may be set * Seek help from the module tutor if you are having any problems with any aspect of the module * Hand in assignments on time Tutor contact details: Module leader: Dr Roz Sunley Roz.Sunley@winchester.ac.uk Module tutor: Dr Natalia Yakovleva Natalia.Yakovleva@winchester.ac.uk Module administrator: Karen Robbertze Karen.Robbertze@winchester.ac.uk Contents Introduction and learning outcomes 3 Weekly schedule 4-6 Assessment 7-9 Useful texts 9-11 Feedback, Harvard referencing etc 12 Study guide for each week 12 - 17 Marking criteria 18 – 20 Background to Principles of Responsible Management The Winchester Business School is one of a select group of business schools to join an exciting new management...
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... | | | | Abstract Contained within are various aspects and strategies pertaining to ethics in business and the various roles and responsibilities key individuals involved must initiate to ensure that the assignment, task or project is accomplished not only within the determined timeframe and budgetary constraints but more important, the actions and interactions of all parties are not compromised nor violate any prescribed regulations. Furthermore, discussion is rendered pertaining to social responsibility within the business sector and its significance in determining growth and awareness of one’s business or company. Social Responsibility and Business Ethics Introduction In today’s society, people are constantly in a mad race to either develop and implement the next product or service that becomes the flagship item that everybody seeks possess or become that individual who possesses the latest technological advancements or branded items assisting in their daily ebb and flow operations. Such responsibilities - objectives and tasks - must be accomplished in a respectable manner whereupon the integrity of the action is not subjected to intense scrutiny, criticism or penalties inflicted by the...
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...Ethical Conduct Ethical and Socially Responsive Business Kenyetta Keys BUS 100 - Intro to Business Professor Gillian Martin December 15, 2013 Ethics by definition, according to BUSN Introduction to Business, refers to sets of beliefs about right and wrong good and bad. Ethics are the basic concepts and fundamental principles of decent human conduct. Ethics include universal values such as equality of all men and women, human or natural rights, obeying the laws, concern for health and safety, and the environment. Business ethics involve the application of these issues in the workplace. Social responsibility, again according to BUSN Introduction to Business, is the obligation of a business to contribute to society. Being socially responsible means that people and businesses must behave ethically and with sensitivity toward social, cultural, economic and environmental issues. Social responsibility is the obligation of a business towards the welfare and interests of the society in which it operates. This paper will describe key areas of the Chipotle’s code of conduct that are of significant importance to the business, explain key steps that should be taken to ensure that employees follow the code of conduct, and suggest ways in which the restaurant can engage in socially responsive activities in the community within which it operates. Let’s start off with some background information about the restaurant. Chipotle...
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...Ethics reflection paper Introduction Ethics is the fundamental principles of an individual or a group. Business ethics refers to the study of business policies and practices. Social responsibility refers to how a business performs its activities to meet its wider obligations toward the society and environment. Strategic planning in the corporate world is considered to be a very important step. Social responsibility as well as ethical values in the strategic plan process are deemed to serve as an important role. The paper will explore the role of social responsibility and ethics in the business world. The role of ethics According to www.investopedia business ethics refers to the study of proper business policies and practices. There are several important issues to be aware of, such as corporate governance, insider trading, bribery, discrimination, corporate social responsibility and fiduciary responsibilities. (4) Business ethical principles are no difference than general ethical principles that is judged with the same right and wrong standards that are judged in society. Ethical factors have a great impact in the way businesses are ran today. The role of ethics may differ depending on which point of view is used. Ehow.com states that the ethics role and purpose is to control the human ego. Simply put, ethics is a system of thought that has as its end the process of organizing the aspects of personality such as drives, attitudes and aims into a balanced whole within the...
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...RUNNINGHEAD: ETHICS PAPER 1 Ethics Paper Lynda Katzen MGT/496 August 20, 2014 Gary Solomon ETHICS PAPER 2 INTRODUCTION This paper is about the role of ethics and social responsibility in developing a strategic plan while considering stakeholder needs and agendas. Included in this paper will be one example of a corporation overstepping the ethical boundaries for stakeholder programs, and what types of preventative measures could be taken to avoid this type of situation. ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY There are couple important issues of ethics and general responsibility in the strategic outlining process. According to webster dictionary, the definition of ethics is an area of study that deals with ideas about good and bad behavior and dealing with what is morally right and wrong ("Merriam-Webster", nd). The stakeholders of any corporation are not just investors, they have the power to influence the financial impact of a corporation. Ethical responsibilities are responsibilities that are governed by a moral code of conduct and are composed of beliefs that are generally held by the owners and the stakeholders of the corporation. The stakeholders also have a social responsibility to act...
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... ETH/316 Michael Scott Due June 30, 2014 Question #1 Introduction Ethics are considered the science in which one bases their beliefs, while morals are the choices made based on those beliefs. To be considered a virtuous person one must understand and demonstrate the “acceptable” beliefs of their society, by maintaining their personal character traits and standards, and by making and demonstrating good choices in their personal and professional lives. A person who is ethical and moral may not be considered virtuous, because of the differences between the three concepts. Virtuous Virtuous is used to describe a person who strives for excellence, in both their ethical and moral behaviors. Virtue, demonstrated as one who has good character traits, is often associated with ethical and moral beliefs, which is necessary for people to function in society with distinction. Virtuous examples are demonstrated in one who shows honesty, forgiveness, kindness, and respectfulness; among other exemplary character traits. A person who is virtuous shows commitment to doing the right thing, no matter what the cost; personal or not. Someone who is virtuous does not bend to desires, urges, or impulses, but acts according to their principles and values. Ethics Ethics are the rules and principles that govern the actions of people in comparative societies, while morality may differ from person to person. Ethics are described in our reading as, “what constitutes right and wrong...
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...Introduction According to philosophers the field of ethics comprises of systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. Dino Lobaton has a definition and states that the"standard definitions of ethics have typically included such phrases as 'the science of the ideal human character' or 'the science of moral duty”. WhereasRichard William Paul and Linda Elder define ethics as "a set of concepts and principles that guide us in determining what behavior helps or harms sentient creatures". Deducing from the line defined by several parties to develop the concept we can come up with a definition for business ethics, it can be defined the yard sticks, criteria and standards that guide behavior in the world ofbusiness. Ethics forms an integral part of day-to-day business transaction, this is because the business transactions are handy in every society and this form the backbone of mutual interdependence and survival. Ethical values and legal principles are usually closely related, Ethics is different from law because it involves no formal sanctions. In some cases, the law mandates unethical conducts and they are not punishable but the state. Unethical behavior or a lack of corporate social responsibility, by comparison, may damage a firm's reputation and make it less appealing to stakeholders.Whenever the topic of business ethics is introduced we can almost always think of the positive side of the topic, e.g. how it will build trust and increase the...
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...Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 5 Finding Number 1 5 Finding Number 2 6 Finding Number 3 7 Recommendations 8 Conclusion 9 References 10 Executive Summary Strong business ethics and social responsibility go a long way for businesses. My CEO had tasked me with researching how ethics and social responsibility affect our employees, reputation, and relationships. Promoting good ethical standards at first glance seems like the right thing to do, however through studying the research provided; they are also the smart thing to do. The information gathered for this report gives clear and definitive answers to the three main questions posed by the CEO of our company. The addition to business ethics can increase efficiency in our company’s employees. This would require the incorporation of a code of ethics in the company’s mission statement as well as having the human resources department designing and training employees on ethics. Having strong ethics within a company promotes trust from within, and a happy employee is a more productive employee. It is by no accident that almost 80% of corporations in the United States today have incorporated some sort of ethics program into their company. Generally, the reputation of a company with good social responsibility is higher than the opposite. Having a good reputation with the public can lead to additional profits and long term benefits. It is important to practice social responsibility as early as possible...
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...Business Research Report Title Presented to: Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Name Student ID: xxxxxxxxx Date: 10/03/2012 Mentor Name: Dayna Haydon Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 4 Finding Number 1 4 Finding Number 2 5 Finding Number 3 5 Recommendations 5 Conclusion 6 References 7 Executive Summary The main objectives of this report were to evaluate and determine if business ethics and corporate citizenship initiatives would increase employee efficiency within the workplace, the impact of these programs on the reputation of the organization and their effect on the organization’s relationship with employees, investors, and customers. A variety of relevant books and modern journal articles were used to research on this subject. The review of these articles and books revealed that corporate social responsibility initiatives play a fundamental role in building the image of the company as well as strengthening the organization’s relationship with its customers. Ethical programs on the other hand guide employee actions and in effect minimize any points of conflict that may arise within the workplace thereby increasing workplace efficiency and overall employee productivity. Ethical programs also ensure that financial reporting abides by the stipulated standards. This ensures that the information contained in financial reports is reliable and therefore increases...
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...INTRODUCTION Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an idea that corporations taking some sort of activities with responsibility for society’s benefits to effect their customers, employees, shareholder and environment within their operations. This is a voluntary behavior to improve employees and their families’ quality of life as well as society. Nevertheless, it is not a statutory law that organizations have to comply with. Over the last two decades, the public and the media have increasingly concerned about CSR. Therefore, this has led to more interactions between governments and organizations and society as a whole. In the past, corporations focus on earning profit invariably, “Today, however, businesses must also reflect on the legal, ethical, moral and social consequences of their decisions” (Anderson 15). A growing number of people are keeping a watchful eye on corporations’ background whether it has a contribution to society instead of how much profit they have gained. However, corporate social responsibility has become a significant matter in the international business. The image of corporations depends on how much they take on social responsibilities. E.g. consumers are more likely satisfied with reliable global brands. Similarly, employees are more willing to work for good-welfare companies. “The brand manager uses consumer concern for business responsibility as a means for securing competitive advantage. At the same time a charitable cause receives substantial...
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...Management Planning Paper Eugene R. Vazquez MGT/230 May 30th, 2013 Prof. Gabriel Medina, MBA Management Planning Paper Boeing Corporation as my example Table of contents Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Evaluate Planning Function of Management------------------------------------------------------------2 Analyze Influence on Management Planning -----------------------------------------------------------3 Analyze Factors that Influence the Boeing Corporation Planning------------------------------------4 References----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 INTRODUCTION I will evaluate the planning function of management by using the Boeing Corporation as an example in my paper. I will analyze the influence that legal issues, ethics and corporate social responsibility has had on management planning at the Boeing Corporation. I will also analyze the factors that influence the strategic, tactical, operational and contingency planning at the Boeing Corporation. PLANNING FUNCTION The planning function is a process which begins with a situation analysis of external and internal forces affecting the corporation. This situation analysis identifies the problem and diagnose the solution which will bring alternative solutions for the corporation. The next step...
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