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    The Ethics of the Wal-Mart Model

    in Canada and this is evidenced by her quote, “...It’s an ongoing process...The best-employer lists recognize we’ve got a great foundation in place to meet our goal.” (McLachlan, 2009, pg. 287) Another approach used by the author is based on deontology – treating people as ends, not means. The article describes Wal-Mart’s positive work in treating people fairly and equally, and Wal-Mart’s behaviour of promoting existing staff to senior roles. This describes Kant’s categorical imperative because

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    Fred

    Alfred North Whitehead’s statement “What is morality in any given time and place? It is what the majority then and there happen to like, and immorality is what they dislike” (Solomon & Higgins, 2009, p.273). As for business, it can have ethical standards, even though businesses are not moral agents. This statement is true because to work well, any business has to incorporate an element of morality. Morality in business is evident when a company provides equal opportunities for all employees.

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    At Will Employment

    • John posted a rant on his Facebook page in which he criticized the company’s most important customer. • Jim sent an email to other salespeople protesting a change in commission schedules and bonuses and suggesting everyone boycott the next sales meeting. • Ellen started a blog to protest the CEO’s bonus, noting that no one below director has gotten a raise in two (2) years and portraying her bosses as “know-nothings” and “out-of-touch” • Bill has been using his company-issued

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    Bus 309 Wk 4 Quiz 3 Chapter 3 - All Possible Questions

    BUS 309 WK 4 Quiz 3 Chapter 3 - All Possible Questions To Purchase Click Link Below: http://strtutorials.com/BUS-309-WK-4-Quiz-3-Chapter-3-All-Possible-Questions-BUS3094.htm BUS 309 WK 4 Quiz 3 Chapter 3 - All Possible Questions 1. Who is known for first holding that we should treat like cases alike? 1. Plato 2. Epicurus 3. Cicero 4. Aristotle 1. The topic of the proper distribution of burdens and benefits is known as 1. Distributive justice 2. Retributive justice 3. Economic

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    Moral Duty?

    Patricia Sanchez Philosophy 105 Intro to Ethics Question 2 of 2 Do we have a moral duty to help starving people on the other side of the world, who we will never meet? To aid hungry nations or not, is a complex issue. One that, I myself, have had some trouble even formulating an idea. Initially, when I think of this, I immediately say “Yes, we help!” But after reviewing some of the literature, case studies and political views on the subject, I am not so sure. As human beings, I believe

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    Student-Athletes and Responsibility

    Student-Athletes and Responsibility Organizations and society often face issues; therefore, ethical judgment can help determine right from wrong. Ethical principles act as a guide when facing ethical dilemmas and can be helpful in making an organizational or personal decision (Trevino & Nelson, 2007). The Responsibility Project created by Liberty Mutual allows those to seek and discuss doing the right thing. My chosen video clip shows a panel consisting of an agent from the National Basketball Association;

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    Ethics Simulation

    standards, the ethical standards at G-BioSport had the company faced with an dilemma. Using the rights/responsibility lens I decided to share the information with our customers and offer to replace the product or refund them the purchase price. My deontology results approach showed ethical tradition and explored my duties to each buyer. The second scenario had us deciding on whether we should market the product in other countries where there standards and rules were not as strict. This decision having

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    Ethical Dilemma

    An Ethical Dilemma (Chapter 6) Lael Mathews has to decide between three different people to promote to manager. One is a thirty-four year old African American female, one is a fifty-seven year old Caucasian man, and the third one is a twenty-seven year old Asian American. They all have three different situations and problems of their own. Lael Mathews know each ones background which makes it even harder to make a decision as to which one deserves and will best fit the position. Liz is the thirty

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    1. What Were the Individual Factors That Contributed to the Failure of Enron? Briefly Explain Two Key Factors.

    Enron Case Study Seven years after the fact, the story of the meteoric rise and subsequent fall of the Enron Corporation continues to capture the imagination of the general public. What really happened with Enron? Outside of those associated with the corporate world, either through business or education, relatively few people seem to have a complete sense of the myriad people, places, and events making up the sixteen years of Enron’s existence as an American energy company. Some argue

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    Sr Acc

    An Outline for Ethical Decision-Making 1. Information-Gathering. Many ethical dilemmas disappear in light of facts, empirical data, scientific insights, familiarity with the law, and other forms of reliable knowledge. The central question to keep in mind in this step is this: Do I know what I’m talking about? It is sometimes difficult, when one is in a position of authority (say like a professor or HR executive), to admit that we just don’t know something, that we just don’t have the relevant

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