...Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: Remington Peckinpaw Davis Inc. Problem Solution: Remington Peckinpaw Davis Inc. MMPBL510 / Implementing Organizational Initiatives University of Phoenix March 14, 2011 Problem Solution: Remington Peckinpaw Davis Inc. Remington Peckinpaw Davis is an asset group experiencing technical problems with its online trading services. The company needs to be more proactive in the research and development of its software and techniques and stop guessing the costs the project, given the failure of the first phase of the strategic implementation. “Successful implementation requires both technical and social skills. Project managers have to plan and budget projects as well as orchestrate the contributions of other” (Gray & Larson, 2006. p. 14). Table 1 Issues and Opportunities Identification | | | | |Issues |Opportunities |Reference to Specific | | | |Course Concept | |Data reliability: Harlan’s data, estimates |An effective project monitoring system can|“A project monitoring system involves determining what | |and development plans were not accurate, |assist (RPD) in ensuring that the...
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...Ethical Dilemma Wilbert Thacker CMGT/575 December 1, 2014 Gordon Hodgson Ethical Dilemma Ethical dilemmas, also known as a moral dilemmas, are situations in which there is a choice to be made between two options, neither of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable fashion. In such cases, societal and personal ethical guidelines can provide no satisfactory outcome for the chooser. Ethical dilemmas assume that the chooser will abide by societal norms, such as codes of law or religious teachings, in order to make the choice ethically impossible (Your Dictionary, 2014). As a project manager it is their job to manage and get to know their team. The CIO has informed the project manager that his/her team will be released and the department will be outsourced. In this situation the first step that should be taken is gathering all of the facts. The CIO has informed the project manager that their department would be outsourced and their team would be released but there was no reason provided. As a concerned project manager it is almost their obligation to research to what led up to this decision. A decision this drastic couldn’t have possibly be made over night. The main ethical issue here is it has to be a trust issue between the company they are providing the service for and the project management team. Most of those issues revolve around project management teams not completing a service on time or a service not meeting expectations. Many people will...
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...The Complexity of Ethical Decision Making Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart remarked, "Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do." In parsing out a virtuous ethical identity, psychologists strive to embrace several American Psychological Association [APA]-worthy overarching principles, to apply the enumerated guidelines within the Code of Ethics, and to cultivate personal and professional integrity in their quest to serve others. Furthermore, making an ethical commitment to placing the well-being of clients above one’s own personal feelings is paramount in providing effective therapeutic services that clients seek. However, the gentle human interplay of dependency, power, and will; the uniqueness and unpredictability of autonomous human beings; and the complexity of personality, behavior, and the inimitable experiences of each individual clearly drive and complicate the process of ethical decision-making. In espousing the “very highest ethical ideals of the profession (Hill, 2008),” eventually every psychologist must find a way to merge her purely objective, linear, and rational ethical catechism with her own intuitive responses to best reflect and balance her style, therapeutic orientation, and professional belief system with the needs of each distinct client. Conversely, a purely sensate approach to ethical decision-making, it seems, relies too heavily on subjectivity, whimsy, and emotions...
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...CONSENT FORM Thank you for being willing to take part in this interview exploring ethical conflict or turbulence. I would like to transcribe the content of this interview to form a written document to be submitted to Sheffield Hallam University as a piece of assessed piece of coursework. It is important that you only take part in this interview if you want to. As such I would be delighted if you would complete and sign this confidentiality questionnaire prior to the interview taking place. (i) In general terms are you willing to take part in this interview: and an edited transcript of the interview submitted to Sheffield Hallam? Yes (ii) Are you happy for your own name to be used in the transcript: or do you want the final transcript to written up with a pseudonym? Own name (iii) Are you happy for the names of other people and organisations to be used in the final transcript: or do you want all other names to be content of this transcription to be submitted to Sheffield Hallam? Pseudonyms (iv) Are you happy for me to submit the final transcript without you reviewing it - or do you want to reserve the right to see the final transcript before I submit? Submit unseen (v) Sometimes the ethical dilemmas described in these transcripts provide real life case studies that can be helpful to show other students, and can provide rich data for research projects. Would you be willing for this transcript to be used in further teaching or research - or would you prefer...
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...nurse, ethical dilemmas can arise at any moment. It is imperative that through proper education and training registered nurses have the ethical capacity and intelligence to work through these issues with compassion and integrity. Take into account he following case scenario; a 6-year-old child develops a high fever, vomiting, and convulsions at school. After seeking medical care, the diagnosis of meningitis is reached and the physician requests to start treatment from the child’s parents. The parents are divorced; the mother has primary custody but is not the biological parent. The mother is a Christian Scientist who insists that no medical treatment be initiated per her religious beliefs. The biological father resides in another state, but he insists that treatment be initiated and seeks independent consultation from another physician. Through ethical decision making with assistance from Uustal’s nine-step model, it is possible to identify the ethical dilemma presented, integrate the decision-making model to identify an ethical solution, and incorporate family dialogue to both parents of the child regarding the issue at hand. When an ethical decision must be made, one must first identify the ethical dilemma. "...An ethical dilemma is a common type of situation that involves two, or more, morally correct courses of action that cannot both be followed” (Purtilo, Ruth & Doherty, 2011, p. 57). Ethical dilemmas involve both ethical conflict and conduct. "An ethical dilemma occurs...
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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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...in Business Ethical Values in Mainland China, the U. S. and Jamaica,” writes about the results of a second research performed that compares what has been considered third world countries, Mainland China and Jamaica, to the United States (U. S.), and how each countries culture impacts ethical decision making in businesses. The study contained five vignettes and two hypotheses. The vignettes were scenarios in which the subjects responded to, according to what they believed were ethical or those that were not. This paper will cover the culture that impacts China and Jamaica, the results of the research and ethics plays a role in decision making for financial, environmental, and cultural issues; how the concepts of positive and normative economics are reflected; and how market efficiency, economizing, and the market system affects these ethical issues in each country compared to the U. S. Ethics in Financial, Environmental, and Cultural Issues Mainland China was a socialist-based economy that converted to free market over 25 years ago. China’s culture is founded upon Confucian and Maoist, rather than capitalist, which impacts ethical decisions made by Chinese business leaders (Fok, Hartman, & Kwong, 2005). Jamaica’s heritage is capitalist and it is a low uncertainty avoidance country which means the country is open to changes in pressures to industrialize more so that other cultures. The country’s eagerness to develop could have an impact on how ethical its business...
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...sense of power advocated more severe punishments for transgressors than did those with a diminished sense of power. Further, moral clarity mediated the link between power and severity of punishment. We discuss the implications of these findings for managers in organizations and researchers interested in punitive reactions to moral transgressions. Ethical standards of professional conduct often are implicit or tacitly held (Flynn & Wiltermuth, 2010; Haidt, 2001; Turiel, 2002), making it difficult for members of organizations to know which types of behavior are permissible and which are not (Treviño, 1986). Although many employees can and do seek guidance on moral matters from colleagues (Treviño, 1990), the advice they receive often varies according to whom they ask. Coworkers can send mixed signals about what constitutes morally appropriate behavior. Indeed, the viewpoints expressed by top management frequently differ from those expressed by immediate supervisors, close peers, or even an organization’s formal code of conduct (Jones & Ryan, 1997; Tenbrunsel, Smith-Crowe, & Umphress, 2003). Given this ambiguity surrounding ethical standards in the workplace, it may seem prudent for managers to refrain from punishing others harshly for their moral transgressions. When managers are...
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...Chapter 5 Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in the Information Age Teaching Objectives Students should be able to answer the following questions: 1. What ethical, social, and political issues are raised by information systems? 2. Are there specific principles for conduct that can be used to guide decisions about ethical dilemmas? 3. Why does contemporary information technology pose challenges to the protection for individual privacy and intellectual property? 4. How have information systems affected everyday life? 5. How can organizations develop corporate policies for ethical conduct? Key Terms The following alphabetical list identifies the key terms discussed in this chapter. The page number for each key term is provided. |Accountability, 154 |Intellectual property, 164 | |Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), 176 |Liability, 154 | |Computer abuse, 173 |Non-obvious relationship awareness (NORA), 153 | |Computer crime, 173 |Opt-in, 161 | |Computer vision syndrome (CVS), 177 |Opt-out, 161 | |Cookie, 160 ...
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...Chapter 5 Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in the Information Age Teaching Objectives Students should be able to answer the following questions: 1. What ethical, social, and political issues are raised by information systems? 2. Are there specific principles for conduct that can be used to guide decisions about ethical dilemmas? 3. Why does contemporary information technology pose challenges to the protection for individual privacy and intellectual property? 4. How have information systems affected everyday life? 5. How can organizations develop corporate policies for ethical conduct? Key Terms The following alphabetical list identifies the key terms discussed in this chapter. The page number for each key term is provided. |Accountability, 154 |Intellectual property, 164 | |Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), 176 |Liability, 154 | |Computer abuse, 173 |Non-obvious relationship awareness (NORA), 153 | |Computer crime, 173 |Opt-in, 161 | |Computer vision syndrome (CVS), 177 |Opt-out, 161 | |Cookie, 160 ...
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...Chapter 5 Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in the Information Age Teaching Objectives Students should be able to answer the following questions: 1. What ethical, social, and political issues are raised by information systems? 2. Are there specific principles for conduct that can be used to guide decisions about ethical dilemmas? 3. Why does contemporary information technology pose challenges to the protection for individual privacy and intellectual property? 4. How have information systems affected everyday life? 5. How can organizations develop corporate policies for ethical conduct? Key Terms The following alphabetical list identifies the key terms discussed in this chapter. The page number for each key term is provided. |Accountability, 154 |Intellectual property, 164 | |Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), 176 |Liability, 154 | |Computer abuse, 173 |Non-obvious relationship awareness (NORA), 153 | |Computer crime, 173 |Opt-in, 161 | |Computer vision syndrome (CVS), 177 |Opt-out, 161 | |Cookie, 160 ...
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...Additional Resources Chapter Outline I. Introduction II. Ethical Dilemmas A. The Layoff III. Prescriptive Approaches to Ethical Decision Making in Business A. Focus on Consequences (Consequentialist Theories) B. Focus on Duties, Obligations, and Principles (Deontological Theories) C. Focus on Integrity (Virtue Ethics) IV. Eight Steps to Sound Ethical Decision Making in Business A. Step One: Gather the Facts B. Step Two: Define the Ethical Issues C. Step Three: Identify the Affected Parties (the Stakeholders) D. Step Four: Identify the Consequences E. Step Five: Identify the Obligations F. Step Six: Consider Your Character and Integrity G. Step Seven: Think Creatively about Potential Actions H. Step Eight: Check Your Gut V. Practical Preventive Medicine A. Doing Your Homework B. When You’re Asked to Make a Snap Decision VI. Conclusion VII. Discussion Questions VIII. Exercise: Clarifying Your Values IX. Case: Pinto Fires Teaching Notes – Discussion Questions 1. If you had to choose just one of the philosophical approaches discussed in this chapter to guide your decision making, which would you choose? Why? Or, if you had to rank them from most to least helpful, how would you rank them? Probes to Stimulate Discussion "Think about your own ethical decision making. Do you already use any or all of these approaches?...
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...In everyday life, many situations challenge our ethical decision-making skills. One such dilemma is clearly identified in the video vignette “Ethics: Let’s Make a 4th Quarter Deal.” The company Smith and Blackwell punched in a poor financial year and, as a result, bonus cuts and possible layoffs would be looming. Jason Powell, Director of New Accounts has really been feeling pressure since his department is largely responsible for the less-than-banner year. The situation in question begins with Gina Travelers, Assets Manager, entering into Jason’s office to discuss the potential for a big deal. This deal would be forged between Smith and Blackwell and Bestel and would be worth 4 million dollars. Gina explains that signing this deal would bring the company clearly out of the red, save co-workers jobs and preserve bonuses—most importantly hers. At this point, Gina starts to explain the details about the deal and the beginnings of an ethical dilemma start to arise. She adds that a “family friend (Jack) who she has known since she was a kid” helped put the deal together. She emphasizes her personal role in making it all happen and reassures Jason that it was all done above board, but provides no documentation with the fine print. Then, a second problem gets thrown into the mix: Timing. Gina and Jack, Chairman of the Board for Bestel, want to close immediately, but to do so (under normal circumstances) would require shareholder approval. The shareholders would not meet again for...
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...Janson TextLTStd-Roman 10/13 by MPS Limited, a Macmillan Company, Chennai, India and printed and bound by R. R. Donnelley & Sons. The cover was printed by R. R. Donnelley & Sons. This book is printed on acid free paper. ∞ Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of knowledge and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Our company is built on a foundation of principles that include responsibility to the communities we serve and where we live and work. In 2008, we launched a Corporate Citizenship Initiative, a global effort to address the environmental, social, economic, and ethical challenges we face in our business. Among the issues we are addressing are carbon impact, paper specifications and procurement, ethical conduct within our business and among our vendors, and community and charitable support. For more information,...
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...day. The night crew was given two objectives, to complete the assigned production runs and clean the machinery before the night shift was over. Stein’s dilemma began when contaminated milkshake mix was clogging the filtration system of the equipment. Burnham instructed Stein, after several attempts to clear the clogging, to remove the filters altogether to ensure the batch completed before the end of the shift. Removal of the filters meant that the maggots that were contaminating the mix would be allowed to flow into the customer’s end product. There are several key management deficiencies that led to the dilemma faced by Stein and the night crew. First, Burnham’s decision making process and the lack of quality standards are indications that the company’s cultural climate is not focused on producing a quality dairy product. Second, the absence of a formal leadership structure allowed a young crew of unsupervised workers to waste company time and resources which resulted in a poor decision to meet the expectation of completing the production run before the end of the shift. Lastly, the organization’s minimal controls on production to limit waste of resources allowed the night shift to misallocate their production time in lieu of horseplay which resulted in a rush to finish the batch before the end of the shift. Ethical Behavior Kuntz et al. (2012) argue in their study that not only age, but other occupational...
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