Ethics El concepto y la percepción de las acciones éticas, al igual que el ser humano, ha evolucionado. En el presente se considera ético el comportamiento y acciones de un individuo u organización en base a los valores, la moral, la responsabilidad social y otros factores que componen el evolutivo concepto. Pero no siempre fue así, en otros tiempos el concepto de lo ético se percibía en el plano social, donde había diferentes protocolos éticos. Por ejemplo, habían unas normas establecidas
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Centennial College Graduate Certificate Program Project Management International Project Management & Professional Responsibility PMGT728-003 Prof. Bob Xourafas Reflective Journal Submitted by: Rafael Rodrigues #300849295 This reflective journal is divided in four parts, one part for each chapter. It has the goal of a reflection of what we have learned so far and also to review all contend covered until the chapter 4. Chapter 1 –Introduct ion The class started talking about
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What is a GM crop? According to WHO Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally. But with this gift comes with a great burden. In this essay I will be discussing the pros and cons of GM crops, like is this going to revolutionize agriculture, increase yields and profit for farmers or is it going to bring a great amount of trouble like the evolution of super weeds and super bugs. Is this a giant
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Food Inc. uses to convey this fear is the immorality of corporations and their willingness to exploit farmers and nature to raise profits. The film showed how Monsanto, who almost has a monopoly on the soybean, was trying to shut down seed cleaners and had a no-sell list for farmers that cause them trouble. According to Food Inc., Monsanto had pressured Congress to create laws that would allow them to sue anyone who had their genetically modified soybeans blow into their fields, making it almost
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farmers to continue breeding the seeds. However, the author has not provided enough evidence to substantiate her stand. For instance, Monsanto, a monopoly corporation in the United States, grows approximately 95 percent of all soybeans and approximately 80 percent of all corn from seeds genetically altered. An investigation by the Associated Press has revealed that Monsanto
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stayed in my mind the longest was the story of the man who is the last guy in his area with a seed cleaning machine. Basically, if you want to save your seed and reuse them the following year, you need to have them ‘cleaned’ with this guy’s machine. Monsanto don’t like people saving seeds, and if you reuse their seeds, it is
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INTRODUCTION • Attention Getter- Did you know that sixty percent of the food you eat contains one or more genetically modified ingredients? This percentage continues to grow every year, but could increase if the FDA lowers their already negligent requirements on GMFs, making it easier to distribute genetically modified food. • Topic- The controversy over genetically modified food • Ethos and Audience Adaptation- As an organic gardener and a concerned citizen, I know how difficult
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Big Ag and the Family Farm Chad D. Schisler National University Big Ag and the Family Farm A way of life that dates back centuries is disappearing right in front of our eyes. The good old family farm is becoming extinct here in America, and big agribusiness (big Ag) and our wonderful government are both to blame. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the number of farms in the United States is in decline, going from about 6.8 million
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Monsanto Company: Quest for Sustainability 2014 Prof. Dr. H.L. (Hans) van Kranenburg Radboud University Nijmegen Nijmegen School of Management Tel: 024 361 2028 E-mail: h.vankranenburg@fm.ru.nl Strategic Principles • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of a particular corporate strategy • Stakeholder engagement and growning power of civil society • Process by which strategic vision is conceived, communicated and institutionalized CSR Models Position Minimalist Self interested
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The Cost of Personal Comfort Food Audit Based on my own personal food audit, my three chosen food items have traveled more than the average distance of most food as noted above by the Worldwatch Institute. The bananas were imported all the way from Guatemala (Figure 1.1), the grapes were grown in California (Figure 1.2), and the rice was from Thailand (Figure 1.3). This is not sustainable at all, as my food had to be transported over long distances and even longer supply chains to reach me. This
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