...Personal Worldview & Business Ethics Paper Liberty University BMAL 560 January 25, 2015 STEP 1 To what extent should personal religious beliefs impact our decisions about business ethics? Personal religious beliefs should impact all decisions about business ethics. If your beliefs are truly mandated in your life, then you have no choice but to be fair and honest about your business decisions. Business decisions can sometimes be difficult and harsh, but that is no reason to comprise the integrity of what you believe in. In 2012, Summers & Summers concluded that from the “Christian worldview”, God is the source and creator of all things. This means that God has provided all the resources we need in order for those needs to be satisfied. Our task is to use these resources properly. (pp. 30). Psalms 24:1 tells us “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters” (NIV). To what extent do your personal religious (or non-religious) beliefs about life impact your sense of business ethics and personal decision-making? The extent of my owm personal religious beliefs about life impacted my sense of business ethics and personal decicion-making. As a new Revenue Agent for the Internal Revenue Service, my on-the-job trainer told me to always assume the taxpayer was a liar. I was not able to do that. I always let the records speak for themselves and I counted on my good...
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...LCMP 303 OL July 28, 2012 The Worldview Conundrum in Business; Christianity vs. Naturalism In a society that is increasingly hostile to the Christian worldview, one must understand that that hostility is forming changes in the culture. Many businesses in America have operated under the presupposition that Business’ only mandate is to make money with no further responsibility to society. It is the philosophical belief of Naturalism that society owes business the framework upon which to operate with no corresponding obligation to benefit society in return. As America continues to struggle economically it is fair to wonder why. In Business, the conflict between differing worldviews is paramount to the health and sustainability of the economy. Understanding the differing beliefs between the Christian worldview and the worldview of Naturalism, as they pertain to business, will help people see the affect those views have, and potentially have, on the economy of the United States. It is important to define these two worldviews philosophically in order to fully grasp their intent and scope. The metaphysical, epistemology and axiological beliefs of Naturalism will introduce a deeper understanding of this particular worldview. The metaphysical belief of Naturalism is that the natural order is eternal, self sufficient and uncreated. The epistemological belief of Naturalism is that knowledge is gained through human experience and scientific method. Finally, the axiological...
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...Business 560 Worldview Questions" . To what extent should personal religious beliefs impact our decisions about business ethics? My personal view on how much impact should my believes influence my business, or whatever decision I make is that it should be fully Involved. My decisions that I make should constantly reflect in what I claim to believe in. To what extent do your personal religious (or non-religious) beliefs about life impact your sense of business ethics and personal decision-making? Again my personal view about my beliefs in life should be fully involve to where it is the foundation of business ethics, and decision making. Those things need to reflect in what I claim to believe in. 2. Does it seem odd to connect every belief we have about life back to what we believe about God? To me it does not seem odd to connect what I believe in with life, because knowing who the author of life allows me to connect my believes with life. Questions from article, What is a Worldview, and Why Is It Important To Me? 3. Has your answers to either of the first two questions changed after reading Article 1?My answers have not change from reading article I, because I do know understand my worldview. It has been influence through my own personal reading of scripture, that's the blueprint of my life, so I can see the meaning of the laws that make society. Referring to the meaning of the law means referring to its origins. Thats why this...
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...Development Abstract Purpose - The paper offers a dynamic theory of leadership development. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines selected leadership literature through the lens of theory building blocks. It identifies the role of the ideal goal in leadership and its importance in developing the psychological aspect of leadership. Findings – The paper posits that leadership is a developmental process, which is based on the type of choice a leader makes. While choice implies that two good options are always available from which to select, one should make choices in accordance with his worldview, looking for affiliation (i.e. the Theta worldview), or looking for achievement (i.e. the Lambda worldview). Consequently, leaders need to recognise that the choices they make for organisational activities have to fit their own worldview. Pursuing the fit between one’s worldview and planned organisational activities ensures that leaders continuously improve their ethical behaviour. The paper concludes with the presentation of a dynamic theory of leadership, which is based on the assumption that one can only strive toward truly ethical leadership with the knowledge that this goal is beyond human capacity. 1 Research limitations/implications – Being a theory-based exploration, the paper does not provide empirical examples of how this theory might be applied in practice. Originality/value – The...
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...Refitting the Pieces The three components that make up my worldview are God, Knowledge and Ethics, because they shaped my thoughts, experiences, and education and life decisions. Believing in God can gives me the knowledge and the ethics that are needed to succeed in life. Believing in God gives me the inner strength to overcome the adversities that this modern world throws at me on a daily basis. Knowledge is never ending, and can help me obtain the information that is necessary to get through difficult times throughout my life. Knowledge is the key to understanding Gods word. Having ethics will help me when I am communicating with others whether it is in school, business or my personal life. In a world full of different cultures and races, ethics are an important part of communicating and understanding others. My comparison between Naturalism and Christianity is that Naturalist believes that there is no supernatural, only material and matter. They also believe they control their own destiny and that God has nothing to do with it. The Christian view is that everything we do is influenced by God and that everything we do is influenced by God. Christians also believe there is more to life than matter and materialism. My comparison between Secular Humanist and Christianity is that Secular Humanist believes that God doesn’t exist. My Christian worldview believes that God is the highest entity. Secular Humanist believes that people are basically good, and that they should...
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...What is a Worldview? I. A worldview is our way as humans to react to the world around us. In our book The Popluar Encyclopedia of Apologetics, Hindson and Caner define worldview as “the framework of beliefs by which a person views the world around him.” I think this is a spot on and accurate definition. In turn, I came up with my own; individual opinion and reaction on various subjects based on background experiences and upbringing. II. The Christian worldview is based around our Holy Bible and the belief that Christ is our Savior. We believe that he died for our sins so that one day we can live eternally with him in heaven. Our worldview can sometimes be deemed the conservative view, but each and every individual is different. The bible gives us answers to the big questions of life and as Christians we choose to follow and believe. Examples are as follows, 1. The Question of Origin: How did we (humans) get here and where did we come from? Biblically, it is written in Genesis that we were made from God’s hands to be a direct reflection of Him. Genesis 1:26-27. Also written in the bible is that he is the creator of ALL things. The tallest mountains, the deepest oceans, animals, plants, is it all his creation. Genesis 1:1-25 2. The Question of Identity: What did God create humans to be? Where did I come from? These are questions that come to mind when thinking of this topic. Many people without a biblical view struggle with these questions and have trouble finding...
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...a community stronger and happier in the essences that change is good and resources that are more possible are created overtime. All communities have their own way of conducting business, they have their own rules and regulations and most importantly, the people of the community help to keep their community safe, clean and united. However, when conducting a group study it was discovered that most communities have the same wants, needs and values. To illustrate the diversity between communities we will compare five different community profiles prepared by the members of Team C and use these profiles to discuss the similarities, differences and social responsibility of each community. The purpose of this paper is to reveal that communities are very different yet very much the same. Similarities among the Communities Each member in Team C submitted information about their particular community, which included the population size, information about employment among residents and intricate details about what their community has to offer. All five community profiles are unique however as we compare them you will see how similar they are in the fact that each community shares the same values. The similarities that are evident between each community is that they all have a high regard for ethics and morality. Each community has the same feelings towards the responsibility of child...
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...self-interest. | | 2. Deontology is a moral theory that emphasizes one’s duty to a particular action because it is inherently correct. | | 3. Most people expect fair play in their interactions and will even forgo economic benefits in order to maintain a fair system. | | 4. An organization can be convicted of a crime even if only one employee breaks the law. | | 5. Absolute good is a concept most aligned with utilitarianism. | | 6. The more a firm demands unquestioning obedience to authority, the more likely the firm will experience higher levels of unethical conduct among employees. | | 7. Key elements of the shared community worldview imperative include the exhortation to create a common body of knowledge, the destruction of social institutions, and realignment when society veers too far from the worldview. | | 8. Traditionally, European colonizers believed cultural relativism was legitimate. | | 9. According to Aristotle’s theory relation to habits of character, one should be judged by one’s “great actions.” | | 10. Utilitarianism suggests that an action is morally correct when it produces more total utility for the individual. | | 11. Ethical issues are always legal issues. | | ------------------------------------------------- Fill-in-the-Blank Click in the blank area and type your answer. 12. Our forms the basis for all of our normative and factual judgments, and it is inseparably linked to our ability...
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...self-interest. | False | 2. Deontology is a moral theory that emphasizes one’s duty to a particular action because it is inherently correct. | | 3. Most people expect fair play in their interactions and will even forgo economic benefits in order to maintain a fair system. | | 4. An organization can be convicted of a crime even if only one employee breaks the law. | | 5. Absolute good is a concept most aligned with utilitarianism. | | 6. The more a firm demands unquestioning obedience to authority, the more likely the firm will experience higher levels of unethical conduct among employees. | | 7. Key elements of the shared community worldview imperative include the exhortation to create a common body of knowledge, the destruction of social institutions, and realignment when society veers too far from the worldview. | | 8. Traditionally, European colonizers believed cultural relativism was legitimate. | | 9. According to Aristotle’s theory relation to habits of character, one should be judged by one’s “great actions.” | | 10. Utilitarianism suggests that an action is morally correct when it produces more total utility for the individual. | | 11. Ethical issues are always legal issues. | | ------------------------------------------------- Fill-in-the-Blank Click in the blank area and type your answer. 12. Our forms the basis for all of our normative and factual judgments, and it is inseparably linked to our ability...
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...color-code, etc.). Color-code the entire answer, not just the letter. 1. A stakeholder is an individual or group that can affect or be affected by business decisions or undertakings. a. True b. False 2. Groups or individuals with whom an organization has a formal, contractual relationship are a. Primary stakeholders b. Secondary stakeholders c. Neither 3. The personal worldview includes all of the following EXCEPT a. connection to a theory of the good b. a requirement of personal action c. coherence d. none of the above are exceptions 4. Those who only want to accept the benefits of society and let others pay the bill are called free riders. a. True b. False 5. Absolute good is a concept most aligned to a. Deontology b. Virtue Ethics c. Utilitarianism d. None of the above. 6. John Locke’s ethical approach reflects a. Utilitarianism b. Ethical Contractarianism c. Deontology 7. Virtue ethics is also sometimes called agent-based ethics. a. True b. False 8. __________________ means achieving the telos of personhood. a. Actualization b. Habits of character c. Neither 9. In regard to executive ethical leadership, being a moral person is enough to be perceived as an ethical leader. a. True b. False When designing ethics communication for a typical employee population, organizations need to consider three kinds of people: good soldiers, loose cannons, and grenades...
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...(by color-code, etc.). Color-code the entire answer, not just the letter. 1. A stakeholder is an individual or group that can affect or be affected by business decisions or undertakings. a. True b. False 2. Groups or individuals with whom an organization has a formal, contractual relationship are a. Primary stakeholders b. Secondary stakeholders c. Neither 3. The personal worldview includes all of the following EXCEPT a. connection to a theory of the good b. a requirement of personal action c. coherence d. none of the above are exceptions 4. Those who only want to accept the benefits of society and let others pay the bill are called free riders. a. True b. False 5. Absolute good is a concept most aligned to a. Deontology b. Virtue Ethics c. Utilitarianism d. None of the above. 6. John Locke’s ethical approach reflects a. Utilitarianism b. Ethical Contractarianism c. Deontology 7. Virtue ethics is also sometimes called agent-based ethics. a. True b. False 8. __________________ means achieving the telos of personhood. a. Actualization b. Habits of character c. Neither 9. In regard to executive ethical leadership, being a moral person is enough to be perceived as an ethical leader. a. True b. False When designing ethics communication for a typical employee population, organizations need to consider three kinds of people: good soldiers, loose cannons, and grenades. For Questions...
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...Case Study Assignment – Business Ethics Rejuv Travel INC, a sophisticated travel agency has had great success in the North American market by offering highly specialized travelling experiences to an elite feminine clientele. By means of its two star travel products, “Girl Power” and “Grey Lady, RTI has positioned itself as a highly profitable company through a strong word of mouth promotion that is currently attracting large numbers of new clients. Leading its success is CEO Joe Ryan, a very energetic and charming entrepreneur that has built the company from bottom towards a highly profitable IPO that has made both its shareholders and employees highly motivated. RTI is now seeking to open new agencies across the world with a very aggressive campaign that seeks to position its brand globally in just a year and a half. The above mentioned description sets the stage for a company that in its intent of going global has found itself blinded due to its success from a potentially critical ethical dilemma that if not dealt might cut short its global ambitions. 1. Reputational Capital Perspective & Forces At Work To start with, there is a blatant mixed message in RTI’s image that is rooted on an unintended negative signal source has been its very own CEO. The negative signal is that a travel agency focused on specialized tourism for women, is now facing public exposure through its CEO´s rock star and libidinal personal life. In terms of the agency’s reputational image, this...
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...Purchasing Ethics and how it Changes the Global Marketplace Assignment 3.4 Mike Wooddell ERAU LGMT 536 – Purchasing for Logistics and Supply Chain Management June 17, 2015 Abstract As organizations increase their global footprint, the need for reliable, ethical, and sustainable suppliers also increases. Understanding this need, more businesses are engaging suppliers that are the most cost effective and not necessarily the most ethical. This brings me to the research of purchasing ethics. Specifically how do ethics change the landscape of today’s global market? This paper will look at several factors that include the cross cultural understanding of ethics, the personal and professional responsibility, and several ethical challenges such as environmental responsibility and human rights and the impact it has on the global market. Key Words: business ethics, global market, cultural factors, professional responsibility, ethical challenges I. WHAT IS ETHICS – DEFINITION AND UNDERSTANDING Clearly define what ethics mean in the global market and the domestic market and how it is interpreted in each. II. CULTURAL FACTORS IN GLOBAL MARKETS Identify how cultural factors such as religion, sexual orientation, and accepted standard practices influence or hinder international and domestic business. III. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO BUSINESSES Identify the responsibility and moral obligation when ethical dilemmas occur, your personal code...
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...NATURALISM _______________________________________________ Research Essay _______________________________________________ In partial fulfilment of the requirements in Introduction to Philosophy and Worldviews at Cornerstone Institute _______________________________________________ by Leeandri Smith 32156 28 April 2013 Contents Describing Naturalism according to Naugle, Stone and Danto 1 Introduction 2 History of Naturalism 2 Ancient Greeks 2 The Enlightenment 3 Modern World on Naturalism 3 Naturalism in the 20th Century 4 The start of Naturalism 4 The Basic philosophical questions 5 Effects on society due to the naturalistic worldview 8 Dangers of naturalism to society 9 Conclusion 10 Bibliography 11 Describing Naturalism according to Naugle, Stone and Danto. “Naturalism is an impression determined by the subjugation of the intellectual facts to the mechanical order of things” (Naugle 2002:96) “This is a set of beliefs and attitudes that focus on this world on the negative side it involves the assertion that there seems to be no ontologically distinct and superior realm (such as God, soul or heaven) to ground, explain, or give meaning to this world. On the positive side it affirms that extension should be focused on the events and processes of this world to provide what degree of explanation and meaning...
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...MGT 300 Midterm Review Questions Chapter 1 1. What is organizational performance and what is its relationship with efficiency and effectiveness? Organizational performance: a measure of how efficiently and effectively managers use organizational resources to satisfy customers and achiever organizational goals. Efficiency: A measure of how well or productively resources are used to achieve a goal Effectiveness: A measure of the appropriateness of the goals an organization is pursuing and the degree to which the organization achieves those goals. 2. Explain the following terms: strategy, low-cost strategy, and differentiation strategy Strategy: A cluster of decisions about what goals to pursue, what actions to take, and how to use resources to achieve goals. Low cost strategy: a way of obtaining customers by making decision that allow an organization to produce goods or services more cheaply than its competitors so it can charge lower prices than they do Differentiation strategy: To deliver to customers new, exciting, and unique products 3. What does the managerial function of organizing involve? What is its outcome? Organizing: structuring working relationships so organization members interact and cooperate to achieve organization goals. Outcome: The outcome of organizing is the creation of organization structure Organization structure: a formal system of task and reporting relationships that coordinates and motivates organizational members so they...
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