Ethics, Moral Dilemmas, and Tough Decisions: The Many Challenges on Working on IT I. Introduction Information technology in combination with changes in organizational structures and methods of working has led to an increasing amount of information and also to totally new forms of information and in the creation of records. Much of the information previously produced on paper is now being produced in electronic form, for example as e-mail and in databases. The Dutch archive theoretician Eric
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| Article | Question Answered | Article 1 | Debtors Dilemma: Pay the Mortgage or Walk Away (12-17-09 | Are their ethical tradeoffs demonstrated in this article? | | | | Article 2 | Biggest Defaulters on Mortgages are the Rich (7-09-10) | What is the ethical consequences of what is reported in this article? | There are many ethical tradeoffs that can be derived from the article “Debtor’s Dilemma”. Primarily there are the ethical consequences that borrowers face in determining weather
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Businesses and organizations should implement good uncompromised ethical practices, policies and procedures in order to obtain a positive reputation and to be successful. Employees are faced with many personal ethical decisions on a daily basis; a wrong decision could lead to stress, a bad reputation from colleagues or retaliation from management. Organizational leaders should build trust with their employees, display integrity and good ethical business practices. This was not the case with Valerie Young
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decision making process that influences a right or a wrong behavior. Ethical decision making is different for all individuals. Every individual thinks differently and behaves differently in various situations. “If individuals are products of biology, life would have no higher meaning and purpose. It is personality that gives individuals meaning and purpose.” (Hellriegel, 2011). Personality differences, policies and ethical dilemmas all affect decision making when making choices in organizations. Discuss
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of conduct that govern society 1. Higher standard than law 2. “You know it when you see it” * Unfair * Dishonest * Unjust 3. Purpose of ethical theories: Move beyond Divine Command Theory 1. Decisions are made based on guidance from a divine being * E.g., Ten Commandments, U.S. Constitution Joe’s Dilemma, Revisited Using Divine Command Theory, make the argument that: 1. Joe should keep the money Thou shall not steal 2. Joe should give the money to his father
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society is a priority (Gostin, 2008). Contagion raises a host of ethical dilemmas such as paternalism, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. The prospect of encountering a deadly pandemic such as that in Contagion, can create an overwhelming healthcare and community concern. The preparation for and response to an unusual turn of events of this magnitude requires goals that aim to benefit the community, as a whole. This involves an ethical viewpoint based on utilitarianism, with a primary focus on
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Ethical Dilemma in the Use of Information Technology * The use and growth explosion of today’s information on technology has been updated and aided with the emerging and development of computer technologies. There is so many networks out there today such as Google .and have allowed many exchanges of information but with these exchanges it has also come with new challenges. Rights and responsibilities in the way information is available to sources and with these issues arising this has caused
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Kudler Fine Foods Ethical Program XMGT/216 May 8, 2011 Kudler Fine Foods Ethical Program In order to build an Ethical Organization Profile it is very important to understand the culture and operations of the business. Kudler Fine Foods is an upscale specialty food provider. Kudler places strong emphasis on quality and the ability to provide one stop shopping for the finest foods across a large spectrum of products. The company currently has three locations that boast 8,000 square feet
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Applying Ethical Frameworks in Practice Nursing has a renowned history of concern and interest for the welfare of the sick, injured and vulnerable for social justice. Nursing encompasses prevention of illness, decreasing suffering, and the protection, promotion, and restoration of health. Ethics is been an integral part of the foundation of nursing and it is self reflective, enduring and distinctive. In the professional course, a nurse encounters with different types of patients, several types of
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philosophy of nursing and worldview are contributed by an individual’s personal, spiritual and cultural values. It is evident that one’s personal value, worldview and philosophy may conflict with her commitment to practice and also creating an ethical dilemma. Personal, spiritual and cultural values have high influence on any individual’s life. Personal Values Values and morals are something that is developed during childhood and highly influenced by religion and culture. I was born and raised in
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