‘Deontological and teleological approaches to ethical decision making’ The term deontological is an approach to Ethics that focuses on the rightness or wrongness of actions themselves, as opposed to the rightness or wrongness of the consequences of those or to the character and habits of the person, whilst on the other hand, teleological Teleology is a reason or explanation for something in function of its end, purpose, or goal. For example, a teleological explanation is where is does not focus
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Philosophical Approaches to Ethical Decision Making Matrix Determine the ethical course of action for the following three scenarios from the perspective of each of the three philosophical approaches: consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Then, complete the matrix below by writing a few sentences stating the ethical course of action and the reasoning from that approach’s perspective. Clearly differentiate the reasons for each of the three approaches. Keep in mind that, although rationale
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The following is a script of "Chairman Ma" which aired on Sept. 28, 2014. Lara Logan is the correspondent. Howard Rosenberg, producer. By now you've probably heard of Alibaba, the Chinese Internet giant that's able to reach millions upon millions of previously unreachable Chinese consumers. The company went public this month on the New York Stock Exchange and became one of the most valuable in the world and Alibaba is just getting started. Everything about the Alibaba story is unconventional
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Ethical decisions are used regularly in the unit as this helps the healthcare staff make good decisions and right choices. In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), parents and families of the patients are experiencing vulnerability and difficulty coping with the hospitalization. There are parents who can be described as strong-minded and able to make thoughtful decisions on the patient’s care. On the other hand, some parents make decisions based on their current emotions. For example, a mother
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they will put the engagement up for bid if we refuse to go along with the reclassification of marketable securities,” Rikey explained. “Have you spoken to Fred and Ethel about this?” Lucy asked. “Are you kidding? They’re the ones who made the decision to go along with Juggyfroot,” Rikey responded. The previous scene took place in the office of Deziloo LLP, a large CPA firm in Beverly Hills, California. Lucy Spheroid is the partner on the engagement of Juggyfroot, a publicly owned global manufacturer
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The question as to whether or not conscience is a reliable guide to ethical decision making can be approached in several ways and often only reaches a personal conclusion fueled by opinion. There are a number of ways in which conscience can be defined, one of which comes from Vincent Macnamara and is considered one of the more modern definitions, it is as follows. Macnamara says the conscience is not a voice but an attitude, he criticised Aquinas for referring to it as a “faculty” we possess. Macnamara
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Critiquing Philosophical Approaches to Ethical Decision Making Three philosophical approaches are taken when ethical decisions are being made. These approaches include consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Consequentialism focus on the consequences associated with the decision that was made. When an individual uses this approach, that individual should ensure that they are fully knowledgeable of the problem in order to make an ethical decision. It is crucial that the person has the
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Running Head: EMPLOYMENT-AT-WILL; MAKING ETHICAL DECISIONS WITH POTENTIAL LEGAL EFFECTS Employment-at-will: Ethical Decisions with Potential Legal Effects Rosalyn S Hicks Leg 500 Law, Ethics and Corporate Governance Professor Augustine Weekly November 2nd, 2013 As the Chief Operating Officer, it is essential that the needs of the company be examined, strategies be devised and a plan to execute these strategies be developed. Managing day to day operations of the organization requires an
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Personal Values, Organizational values, and Ethical Decision Making Steven R. Oldham MGT/521 September 17, 2012 Thane Messinger Personal Values, Organizational values, and Ethical Decision Making Based on the results of my Williams Institute of Ethics Awareness Inventory Assessment, my own values, ethics and many years of experience in management it is my belief that all organizations should uphold the maximum standards of ethics. Business integrity should have zero tolerance for any form of corruption
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Canyon University: LDR 800 Ethical Dilemmas and Stewardship 2 February 2011 Introduction Dictionary.com defined decision making as the cognitive process of reaching a decision (2011). Ethics have often been tied to moral principles. There are times when the decisions made with have ethical principles attached to them. In some industries, ethical decisions are a requirement, whereas in others ethical decisions are sometimes thought of as optional. Making decisions is an integral part of the
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