The first option, to do nothing, is very risky. Although most bomb threats to schools are just a hoax, the price that will be paid if there is an actual bomb, namely human life, is too high to quantify. This is similar to the Ford Pinto case, where after a cost-benefit analysis, they decided the cost of fixing the death traps outweighed the benefits. In looking at this scenario, lawsuits would occur if there was an actual bomb. There would be no way to avoid them because everyone would know the school
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Ethical Judgments ! Utilitarianism ! An Introduction to the Moral Theories of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill Ethical philosophy differs from the sciences because it is normative or prescriptive, rather than descriptive. In other words, ethics tell us how we ought to act or what we should do, while the sciences are more likely to observe how things are in nature or society. Making Ethical Judgments Areas of Emphasis in Making Moral Judgments Purpose or Act Rule Act, Rule, Motive
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THE FORD PINTO CASE: THE VALUATION OF LIFE AS IT APPLIES TO THE NEGLIGENCE-EFFICIENCY ARGUMENT Christopher Leggett Law & Valuation Professor Palmiter Spring, 1999 Abstract Text of Paper Abstract The cases involving the explosion of Ford Pinto's due to a defective fuel system design led to the debate of many issues, most centering around the use by Ford of a cost-benefit analysis and the ethics surrounding its decision not to upgrade the fuel system based on this analysis. ISSUE Should
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wall’ there by suggesting it is virtually impossible to pin point exactly what ethics truly is. There are many factors, which distinguish what is right, and wrong however they are decided predominantly by values and decisions of individuals, in this case managers. In order to comprehend the importance of ethics one must critically take into consideration all parties involved in the process of ethics and ethical decision-making. Why ethics is important for managers? Ethics is defined by the Oxford
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Directors makes the important decisions because they ensure the company is running efficiency while making a profit at the same time. Making a profit is the primary reason any company is in business. There was a case about Toys “R” Us and their competitive business practices. In the case Child World toy store had slashed their prices almost as low as cost. In addition to making their prices cheap, they also offered a $25 dollar gift certificate for buying merchandise worth $100. Toys “R” Us had a
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external accountants for business advisory services. discuss at least four types of relationships and possible conflicts an accountant faces in performing the above roles How soft skills can boost your career Former Harris Scarfe officer jailed The Ford Pinto Nestle Milk Powder Exxon Oil Company Jacinta faces distress in the office what circumstances apply professional judgement Module 2 Accoutants,ethical issues and the corporate governance context apply the code's conceptual framework approach to explain
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Merck and River Blindness Felicia Wiggins and Julie Helling PHL 323 July 16, 2012 Dr. John Rhome Merck and River Blindness Merck Company researches and develops medications for human and animal use, to improve health and well-being. Merck is a business, driven by fundamental values motivated by a desire to improve human life, accomplish scientific quality, operate with the highest standards of integrity, expand access to Merck products and employ a varied staff that values teamwork (Merck
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relate to ethical leadership in the virtual business environment (e-ethics) and virtual project leadership. Ethical theories are reviewed in relation to virtual project management, such as participative management, Theory Y, and its relationship to utilitarianism; Kantian ethics, motivation, and trust; communitarian ethics, ethic of care and egalitarianism; Stakeholder Theory; and the use of political tactics. Challenges to e-ethical leadership are presented and responses to these issues discussed. The
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Ethics Objectives: 1. What are ethics? 2. What ethical theories and frameworks can impact our analysis of ethical behavior examples to demonstrate these frameworks you are already learning 3. Professional ethics “Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.” ASCE Code of Ethics 1. What are ethics? Ethics: a set of values or group of moral principles that are right and good a code or principles
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