Moral Issues in Business Chapter Two Normative Theories of Ethics Consequentialist Theories • Egoism - Adam Smith • Egoism is a consequentialist theory. What matters for egoists is the consequences of their actions for themselves. • • Utilitarianism - Bentham and Mill o Utilitarianism is a consequentialist theory. Right and wrong depends on the consequences of one’s actions for everyone who might be affected by them. Jeremy Bentham • Bentham was a hedonist. He believed that happiness was a matter
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Memo RE: When Is Resignation Not Enough – An Ethical Dilemma FACTS: In 1989, Page Nolan left Smith, Jones, & Brown CPA firm to work as a controller for Anonymous Company. The main focus of her job was to keep the books for the many business units and see that income and expenses were assigned properly, while all government requirements were met. Nolan soon realized that the company was incorrectly booking consulting fees. The consulting expenses were correctly stated, to bring the profit
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cookies have called into question ethical behavior in technology. Identifying issues Identifying ethical issues as they arise, as well as defining how to deal with them, has traditionally been problematic in computer ethics. Some have argued against the idea of computer ethics as a whole. However, Collins and Miller proposed a method of identifying issues in computer ethics in their Paramedic Ethics model. The model is a data-centered view of judging ethical issues, involving the gathering, analysis
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Proposal to Board of Directors McCary Corporation By Nichols McCary Date Friday March 14 of Unit 10 Introduction to the Proposal’s Purpose and Content McCary Corporation is a medium-sized manufacturing company with 250 employees. It directly markets one product: the McCary coffee cup with a patented ball bearing sliding mechanism. Nathan Jr. and a group of 10 other executives run the company. McCary Corporation has received a large sum of money from a venture capitalist. The
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An Overview on Multinational Corporations INTRODUCTION Multinational corporations (MNCs) are firms that engage in some form of international business. Their managers conduct international financial management which involves international investing and financing decisions that are intended to maximize the value of the MNC. Management is motivated to achieve a number of goals and objectives, some of which conflict with each other. However, the commonly accepted objective of an MNC is to maximize
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………………………………………………. Task 310.1.2-01-06 There are many different types of organizations that should be taken into consideration when exploring a new business venture. The organizations described below have many different quality’s that one must think about. Below are the characteristics of each for a more thorough understanding. Each kind has its own unique pros and cons that could be vital to a business. Sole Proprietorship Sole proprietorships are those not incorporated and owned
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JTB_Journal of Technology and Business. October 2007 Ethical Leadership Makes the Right Decisions Magdy Hussein Faculty, Northwestern Polytechnic University ABSTRACT This paper defines business leadership, review different types of leadership and examine how leadership ethics add great values and weight when making a business decision. The ethical scandals that have occurred in the last ten years have shaken the image of Corporate America. Leadership is on the test when business operators
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contractual agreement through an engagement letter, and use engagement letters to minimize the risk they assume under the contract. Many engagement letters include memos limiting the recovery. (Reinstein, Lobingier, & Green, 2009) Accountants expressly agree to do a project by a specific date, and imply that the work will be completed carefully. If an accountant breaches the contract, they can be found liable for damages. If it can be found that an accountant did not act with skill and competence
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Ahmad 1 Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 1 – Introduction “At a time when the Government is tackling the deficit, against a backdrop of global financial uncertainty, it is vital that we focus relentlessly on cracking down on those that break the law and making sure that everyone pays the tax they owe” (HM Revenue & Customs, 2012, p. 4) Every year the UK Government spends billions of pounds to provide a better life for its citizens. Most of the money the Government is spending comes
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