Phan Ngọc Mẫn – FB00422 Ngô Băng Linh – FB00353 Travel expenses: A chance for extra income 1. Case summary: 2 2. Ethical issues 2 3. Analysis: 3 a) Ethics theories: Utilitarianism and Deontology 3 b) Apply in the case: 4 4. Solutions: 5 1. Case summary: Nowadays, every company always support for employees to improve working efficiency by paying for traveling and entertaining expenses. However, from that reasonable policy
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theory that more focuses on doing things that are morally correct in where it will benefit a group of people than just you. Deontology is a moral theory that is based on principle. Whether it will produce consequences or not, it is done because it is inherently correct. Weineck (2007), “Virtue theory is different to the other two normative theories; utilitarianism and deontology. It focuses more on the individual, and their characteristics, as opposed to just looking at an action that has been carried
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We will address the ethical perspective of the from several view points; the keys individuals are as follows: Cassandra (the seventeen year-old daughter), her mother, Connecticut Supreme Courts, Child Welfare and the health care provider. The principle of autonomy supports Cassandra’s firm decision not to proceed with potentially life-saving treatment. According to Butts and Rich (2016), Autonomy is the ability to make a decision for one’s self and have others abide by it (p. 518). The question
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Deontologists At the nucleus of deontology we find obligation to bind us to rules wither they are rules we like or dislike. The word deontology steams from the Greek word for duty (deon) and science (or study) of (logos). (www.britannica.com) The logos in Greek referees to the principle of order and knowledge. Truly I am in a conquest of seeking knowledge and how the knowing can give me an edge in my personal, physical, mental and spiritual life. I have always patterned myself as a seeker. The
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1 Virtue Theory, Utilitarianism, and Deontological Ethics. Judith Glowinski ETH/316 - 4/16/2013 MARY CARTER 2 When comparing the similarities and differences between virtue theory, utilitarianism, and deontology we find that they all deal with how one judge’s morality and ethics. These theories all include judging in different aspects, whether it is in the moment, what happens after, or over a lifetime. The ethics and morality behind these theories all deal with what is right
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Introduction: Organizations are all comprised of what makes them who they are; the people. People are all comprised of different make-ups and people are what make businesses what they are which brings me to the point of this discussion; Unethical behavior within organizations. Unethical behavior within organizations has been occurring for centuries and it is what led to their ultimate demise. Unethical behavior is the beginning of the end in some companies and in some of those it results in
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A Comparison of Ethical Theories Ethics are codes of behavior, adopted by a group; a family, community or nations, setting the boarders for behavior. Some examples of ethics theories include: virtue ethics, utilitarianism, and deontology. The virtue theory of ethics can be summed up with the statement, that if a person’s character is good, they will make good choices. The choices they make are strictly based on their internal thoughts and belief system, their choices do not rely on the laws of
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To Stay or to Leave? Christine Amargo SOC 120 Intro to Ethics and Social Responsibility Denise Antoon April 21, 2014 In the United States of America, we face many different ethical problems each and every day. Some of the ethical problems that we have to deal with are hunger, war, poverty, crime, and terrorism, but the biggest ethical issue the United States has to deal ethical with is immigration. There are many issues dealing with immigrations, such as immigration laws. Many questions come
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approach to the consequences of alternatives, and choose the one that maximizes happiness. For example, if you are invited to two events on the same day, deciding where to go will imply an analysis of how will the happiness of both sides be affected. Deontology is
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The first benefits only the individual performing an action and the later benefits everyone. The next theory we will define is deontology. Deontological theories hold that some acts are always wrong, even if the act leads to an admirable outcome. Actions in deontology are always judged independently of their outcome ("Seven Pillars Institute", 2014). Deontology is duty focused and only concerned with the action and not a consequence. An action is considered moral if it is in accordance with
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