Ethics Reflection Chris Rodgers University of Phoenix Strategic Planning and Implementation STR/581 Terry Pancake November 11, 2013 Ethics Reflection Current course readings emphasized the importance of ethical behavior by companies. The word “ethical” has gained more power in the last decade because of foul practices from companies such as Enron, Arthur Anderson, and WorldCom. The unethical behavior of company executives has caused in-depth company reviews by stakeholders no matter the
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Personal Ethics Development PHL/323 January 23, 2014 Personal Ethics Development “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1 When growing up, most of us are taught morals and values by our parents or guardians. We are taught to conform to society’s norms, and to behave appropriately, or as others call it, “morally ethically”. When I was growing up my parents took it upon them to teach me good morals, values, and principles
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How Personal Can Ethics Get? Mahalia D. Wright Dr. B Grizzell, Strayer University Bus 520: Leadership & Organizational April 26, 2011 Abstract This assignment explores an integrating case in the end of our textbook and several articles researched to fully understand just about ethics can get in a organization. The articles and case study conduct detailed findings individual and preferences can impact the ethics of an organization. This paper also reviews an organization’s rules
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ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN CYBER ETHICS INTRODUCTION According to Barquin (1992), cyber ethic guidelines consist of Ten Commandments which are: (1) Thou shall not use a computer to harm others, (2) Thou shall not interfere with others computer work (3) Thou shall not snoop around in others computers files, (4) Thou shall not use computer to steal, (5) Thou shall not to bare fall witness, (6) Thou shall not copy or use proprietary software you have not paid for, (7) Thou shall not use others computers
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Nathan Shrider 1-27-11 | 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
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics Stephen M Russell University of Phoenix International Marketing MK 571 Mr. Danny Rubick June 13, 2011 Abstract Ethics is sometimes described as a body of standards or human conduct that governs the behavior of individuals and groups. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the way a company manage the business processes to produce and overall positive impact on society. The three levels of this CSR are economic, legal and ethical. A company
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Ethical Business Practices Lead to Labor Union Free Organizations UMUC October 30, 2011 The headlines read, “Wal-Mart greenwashing: Workers pay the price”. This articles discusses how Wal-Mart advertises that their Love, Earth jewelry line is made in conditions that favor workers and the environment, when in all actuality the metal comes from mines that are not environmentally friendly, the product is not gold its anatomy is greenwash, and the workers receive insufficient pay, strip searches are
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Bernie Madoff: An Issue of Ethics There are many ethical issues in the world’s news today, some bigger than others, and many that get swept under the rug. One particular ethical issue is at the core of a huge story that has dominated the news for months on end and has lead to more trying times on Wall Street. The story is about Bernie Madoff and the massive effect he and his ponzi scheme had on hundreds of people who trusted him. This paper will discuss the ethical issue underlying the conflict
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Personal Values Paper: Kudler Fine Foods Business ethics can be both a normative and a descriptive discipline. Ethical decision making is difficult, and philosophers had struggle for centuries to create ethic theories as assistant tool for ethical decision making. Theories focus on consequences, duties, obligations, principles and integrity. While there are certain values that are important when considering ethics, no one company will have the same code of ethics. A company’s ethical guideline may vary
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mutilation of 900 occupants after their cars burst into flames after rear-end collisions,” Robert Sherefkin explains in his article Lee Iacocca's Pinto: A fiery failure. The engineered design of the Ford Pintos resulted in the gas tank rupturing in low speed rear end collisions. The design flaw was recognized early in the Ford Pinto’s production. According to Dowie’s article Pinto Madness. Mother Jones, “Internal company documents in our possession show that Ford has crash-tested the Pinto at a top
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