...the relationship between virtue, values, and moral concepts as they relate to one of the three theories. A personal experience would be my character results from the University of Phoenix web based Ethics Game called the Ethical Lens Inventory. I was assigned to play the Ethics Game-Ethical Lens Inventory for class to determine which ethical perspective best categorized me. The results were surprisingly quite accurate in describing my character especially after reading the definitions of each lens and found that I fell into the Rights and Responsibilities Lens. There are four lenses in the ethics game, the Rights and Responsibilities Lens, Relationship Lens, Results Lens and Reputation Lens. Three of the four lenses will be covered in the paper as the Rights and Responsibilities Lens and Reputation lens are both categorized into two different views of the deontological theory. The Rights and Responsibilities Lens classifies me as a “person who uses my reasoning skills and (rationality) to determine your duties as well as the universal rules that each person should follow (autonomy)” (University of Phoenix, 2007). Deontologists such as Immanuel Kant and Plato are typically classified in this lens. “Deontologists base their decisions about what’s right on broad, abstract universal ethical principles or values such as honesty, promise keeping, fairness, loyalty, rights (to safety, privacy, etc.), justice, compassion, and respect for persons and property” (Trevino &...
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...Organizational Excellence Name University of Phoenix MGT 449 Quality Management for Organizational Excellence “Quality Textiles International is an organization that weaves fabric and prepares the required sheet lengths as desired by customers. They have received recent complaints the fabric weight, measured in ounces per square inch, is not meeting customer requirements, which are very close to the control limits. Quality Textiles International’s quality assurance department checks the fabric weight on a regular basis and knows their process for fabric weight has a mean of 2.73 oz/in2 and a standard deviation of 0.31” (University of Phoenix, n.d., para. 1). 1.0 Histogram A graphical representation, which shows a visual impression and illustration of the data is known as a histogram. The plotted data and the values are arranged by the histogram in a regular manner like a graph. A histogram is quite easy to use and understand and by using a histogram representing difficult and lengthy calculations can be summarized very easily and accurately. A histogram is quite easy to read as well and requires little time to understand the histogram. 2.0 When should a person use a Histogram? When a person is uncertain what to do with a large set of measurements offered in a table, a person can use a histogram to categorize and show the data in a more user friendly layout. A histogram will make it simple to see wherever the bulk of values fall in a measurement scale and...
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...University of Phoenix Material Ethical Actions Worksheet Write a 100- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: · Was there anything in either the University of Phoenix Student Code of Conduct or the Student Code of Academic Integrity that surprised you? If so, what was it? Why were you surprised? If not, why not? In the University of Phoenix Student Code of Conduct and Code of Academic Integrity I found nothing that really surprised me. When you take the personal resposibilty to attend a prestiges university it is not surprising that a lot is expected of you. If you are a personal responsble person and have core values, morals, honesty and Integrity then there is nothing that will surpise you in the Student Codes of Conduct and Academic Integrity. I am some one of high charcter and Integrity that is why nothing really surprised me in the code of conduct or academic integrity. In running my business a lot of those same things are a must to be employed or a volunteer of Central Florida Hoops or Hoops of America. That is why I take great pride in making sure that they are followed by not only myself but by others, · What did you learn about the behaviors considered important for an ethical learner or student in the University of Phoenix learning community? I learned that The University of Phoenix takes the behaviors for an ethical learner in the University of phoenix community real serious. The University of phoenix will not tolerate any...
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...Actions Worksheet Was there anything in either the University Of Phoenix Student Code Of Conduct or the Student Code of Academic Integrity that surprised you? If so, what was it? Why were you surprised? If not, why not? * * There wasn’t anything in either handbook that took me by surprise. From the readings this is every day practices if you are a person with any kind of ethics, morals or values. You should take pride in yourself, and your school. In everyday life we all have rules and regulations that one must follow; I don’t see the student code of conduct materials any different from any other rule that needs to be followed. Over time, ethical leadership shapes a culture that governs itself according to shared values. These codes of conduct, academic integrities, and rules must be in place for community structure. Without these rules in place there would be no order on or off school campus. We are all adults and must act as such we should not need anyone to tell us how we should or should not act. * * * What did you learn about the behaviors considered important for an ethical learner or student in the University of Phoenix learning community? * Sensibility is a very important behavior for a student at the University of Phoenix. A student may get upset about something written but there sensibility will keep them from making an issue of it, and just from reading a few of the post on phoenix connect it shows that people don’t use their sensibility...
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...January 10, 2010 Bill Shell Critical Thinking Application Paper A person uses critical thinking daily without realizing what he or she is doing. Critical thinking helps people make decisions, small or large. A person will use critical thinking on a personal level, such as buying a house or a car or even down to whether he or she should buy a shirt. In the business world, people will use critical thinking skills to make decisions that impact the company. As this paper progresses, I will be discussing what critical thinking is, the steps that are taken when using the critical thinking process, an example of how I used critical thinking in the workplace, and the benefits and importance of using critical thinking when making a decision. What is Critical Thinking? According to Dictionary.com critical thinking is defined as “the mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion” (2010). Critical thinking in the ideal form is based on broad intelligent values that surpass situational division. By this I am meaning to make use of good critical thinking, one must use accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance to the situation, good reasoning, facts, and clarifying the situation (National Council for Excellence in Critical Thinking, 2009). University of Phoenix has nine decision making- steps, divided into three categories. The first...
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...War Zone. Social structure theory is a theory that a person’s place in the socioeconomic structure influences their chances of becoming a criminal. Social structure theories “These theories look at the formal and informal economic and social arrangements (or structure) of society as the root causes of crime and deviance” (University of Phoenix, 2016, para.). There are three major principles of sociological theories they are: Social disorganization, strain theory, culture conflict theory. Social disorganization “(which depicts social change, social conflict, and lack of social consensus as the root causes of crime and deviance) is closely associated with the ecological school of criminology” (University of Phoenix, 2016, para.). Strain theory is “which depicts delinquency as a form of adaptive problem-solving behavior committed in response to problems involving frustrating and undesirable social environments” (University of Phoenix, 2016, para.). Cultural conflict theory is “which suggests that the root cause of criminality can be found in a clash of values between differently socialized groups over what is acceptable or proper behavior.” (University of Phoenix, 2016, para.). Within this essay I will examine the structure that influences the prisoners to commit more crime within the prison. Video Support: While watching the video Pelican Bay State Prison: War Zone, there was several things within the video that supports social structure theory. The video supported crime evolving...
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...University of Phoenix Material Ethical Actions Worksheet Write a 100- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: • Was there anything in either the University of Phoenix Student Code of Conduct or the Student Code of Academic Integrity that surprised you? If so, what was it? Why were you surprised? If not, why not? I really don’t have a problem with the Code of Conduct or the student Code of Integrity. I these codes basically lets me as a student know what’s expected of me, and what will And will not be tolerated at the University .I have always followed the rules. I believe that The code of conduct and the code of integrity will help guide me to make all the correct Decisions while attending the University. • What did you learn about the behaviors considered important for an ethical learner or student in the University of Phoenix learning community? I learned that to be an ethical learner requires structure, we should always conduct ourselves in an ethical manner. It is harder then we think to be an ethical student. It takes time and practice. In order to be an ethical person, I must practice ethical behaviors, and I have to to apply change if needed. I believe that it is the small things, and the behavior that I practice in my everyday life, the basics. Number one being Honesty. Being an ethical learner is a challenge, it not only challenges our values, but it also questions the person you claim...
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...University of Phoenix Course Syllabus | | | |Course Prefix and Number: |MGT/521 | | | | |Course Title: |MANAGEMENT | | | | |Course Group Number: |MILMB0939 | | | | |Course Schedule: |Workshop 1 – 23 Sept 2009 | | | | | |Workshop 2 – 30 Sept 2009 | | ...
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...Personal Values Decision-making based on what’s “right” and what’s “wrong” is something that people have to do every day. It could be something minor, like deciding whether or not to help your elderly neighbor unload the groceries from their car, or it could be something major like deciding whether or not an employee needs to be let go from the company. However, when the subject of ethics comes up it can seem very complicated due to the considerable differences of opinion based on what makes up ethical behavior and how ethical decisions should be made. Ethical decisions could also be more than just “right” or “wrong” because it’s based so much on what people believe, leaving some people to remain “value-neutral.” The Williams Institute Ethics Awareness Inventory Self-Assessment The Williams Institute Ethics Awareness Inventory Self-Assessment (EAI) examines who will be affected by one’s decision making based off three components – Awareness, Articulation, and Application. Awareness is the ethical perspectives that serve as the basis for making good ethical choices; Articulation is your ability to explain the principles that underlie your position; Application uses your understanding of ethical decision making to put principles into action as you approach ethical choices every day (Ethics Awareness Inventory). The EAI uses a scoring summary based off four ethical perspectives; Character, Obligation, Results and Equity (CORE). The EAI instrument provided by the University...
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...well. University of Phoenix is very big on Choices, Ethics and Character. Every school I have attended has about the same rules. UOP enforces Charter and Value more than other schools do. In addition, I think it’s a great idea that schools enforce being a good person and making the right more. Behaving well and being respectful of yourself, teachers and others is important whether it’s on campus or online. * When it comes to learning we need to make ethical choices and not deceitful ones. I accept as true that, as a University of Phoenix student, I am expected to hold a high regard of respect to fellow classmates and professors. I am learning to become a professional adult, and most importantly I will need to become a respectable person. For a person to gain respect, one must be respectful to others. Students being open minded is an important aspect of respect. Listen to what others have to say, and take each statement said into consideration. * * The Student Code of Conduct and Student Code of Academic Integrity teach University of Phoenix students the act of respect and responsibility. In addition, it teaches student how to become respectable, responsible, and mature students, however it also teaches them to uses these same techniques in their future career fields that they have chosen. These tools of becoming a respectable and responsible adult will stick with students throughout their time as a student here at the University of Phoenix...
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...Personal Ethical Statement Anonymous GEN/200 July 24, 2014 Instructor Name Personal Ethical Statement I am a fair and understanding person. I accept that no man is perfect therefore I am willing to forgive so long as they are willing to be accountable for their actions. Personal responsibility is non-negotiable. I strive to treat everyone with respect, dignity, and as an equal. I try to keep an open mind while ensuring I remain true to myself and my beliefs. At the end of the day, my parents, family, and religion have formed my ethical system. I make every effort to be the moral compass for my children. My experience as a soldier has instilled in me a sense of community to doing things with the best interests of the group instead of the individual. Duty, honor, integrity, personal courage, selfless service, respect, and loyalty are values I hold deep in my being and attempt to live them daily. Preferred Ethical Lens After reviewing my ethical inventory, I find the results to be fairly accurate. It seems the results and reputation lens are my preferred lens. As a result, I listen to my intuition (sensibility) to determine the greatest good for each individual (autonomy) and the character traits and virtues that will best serve the community (equality). (University of Phoenix, 2014). My Blind Spot This is a portion of the results I could not agree with whole heartedly. Although I agree that I tend to develop unrealistic role expectations and...
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...opportunity to participate in the Williams Institute: Ethics Awareness Inventory and the Williams Institute: Ethical Choices in the Workplace and discuss my results. This information was reflected in the paper. Furthermore, the focus was the importance of ethics in Strategy Management and the values of First Solar, Inc. The Role of Ethics in the Workplace Individual ethical standards reflect the importance of character, results, and equity and the ineffectiveness of obligation and rules. The individual rating was above the mean. Character, results, and equity are an integral component to ethical behavior in the workplace. Conversely, the personal rating is below the mean in regard to obligation. Ethical behavior is not a requirement. Obligation implies coercion to comply due to cultural norms and standards. Morality is an option. In order for a firm to ensure that ethical behavior is practiced by employees, the strategy plan must delineate the importance of individual decisions in ethical behavior. “A focus on the rules alone can cause a person to lose sight of the role ethical principles play when individuals are faced with ethical decisions” (University of Phoenix, Ethics Awareness Inventory, 2012). The results reflect ethical behavior’s critical role to the functioning of society as well as well as the corporation. Furthermore, results are integral. Moral intentions are worthless without action. A the long-standing adage states, “The road to Hell is paved...
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...Alfredia Martin A Plan for Positive Influence This papers strategy is to creating a plan for positive influence and what it will take to apply the plan for the team in a business setting. A plan will be showed that would increase the team’s motivation, satisfaction, and performance. To evaluate how attitudes and emotions influence behaviors, this discussion will discuss attitudes and job satisfaction. The discussion will start by describing what attitudes are and how to effectively deal with attitudes. Attitudes An attitude is described as the way that a person or thing feels about another person or thing, whether it is in a positive or negative way. According to University of Phoenix, Leadership in Organizations; “attitudes are evaluative statements, either favorable or unfavorable, concerning objects, people, or events.” It determines how employee feels about either a person or thing. (University of Phoenix, 2008) Attitudes can be very complicated when an individual displays how he or she is feeling. An employee can ask someone how he or she feels about another employee, place or thing and, the individual will gladly give a response, but when one go farther and ask why he or she feels that way. Then it will go deeper in depth-on answering why the employee feels that way. This occurs when attitudes become more complicated but at the same time can team to effectively understanding each other. This results in the team’s effective production. It is stated that there...
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...drive- reduction, arousal, incentive and cognitive. The first approach is instinct this approach upholds instincts or “inborn patterns of behavior that are biologically predetermined” as the factors that influence behavior (University of Phoenix, 2010, pp. 244-248). The instinct approach explains why we have food and mate- seeking behaviors viewed by all humans as, hunger and sex, they are primary instincts. According to the instinct theory organisms are motivated to behave in certain ways because, they are evolutionarily programmed to do so. An example would be how in the animal world there is seasonal migration. These animals do not learn this roaming behavior, moving periodically from one region or climate to another; it is instead, an inborn pattern of behavior. Drive-reduction is the second approach which states that a lack of some requirement drives us to obtain that need. Homeostasis, the steady internal state with in our body, is included with this approach (University of Phoenix, 2012, pp. 244-248). If your stomach churns and growls this is your drive, your response would be to seek out food to subside your hunger pangs, this is the reduction. With homeostasis your body wants to stay at an ideal function (University of Phoenix, 2012, pp. 244-248); much like your furnace, if the temperature drops in your...
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...consists of organization and management of resources so that the project results fall within the time, scope, value, and cost as set forth and established upon with the team. From the very beginning of the simulation with the story ``The Six Blind Men and the Elephant ' the story was intriguing. The story line was an attention-grabber to see how each of the men described an elephant , which they have presumably never seen , based upon just a piece of it and compared it to something from their past . They could have never realized how large the elephant was as a whole, especially when they were basing their statements on such small components. The story concisely covered the old adage ``the whole is greater than the sum of its parts ' That is precisely what project management is the ability to look at an assignment like pieces of a puzzle and interlock them as smoothly as possible . These kinds of projects are usually a one-time undertaking intended to produce an outcome that is generally unique to the organizations inevitably generating change and value for the entire company. The method used to project preparation is to start by outlining the work breakdown in a reasonable chain of command, so each person in the team is dedicated to a certain part of the project using certain techniques at certain timelines can be successful in completing a project (University of Phoenix, 2004). Additionally, to have a triumphant project the project manager should be required to imagine the complete...
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