Kant’s Deontology theory states that ethical behavior is based on the moral intention of the action rather than its moral consequence. Kant’s theory is based on, having respect for others, being fair, and idealistic (universal principles). The fact that BP knew about the potential harm that might affect the population and yet didn’t do anything about it shows an unfair and disrespectful behavior toward the local population. According to Kant, BP should have fixed the problem that it was aware of
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consumer or client base. The ethical concern is determining where to draw the line when collecting data or monitoring activity. Many companies will use the classical ethical theory of utilitarianism as the basis for collecting data from their consumer or client base. Kurt Mosser describes utilitarianism as an action that is chosen because it produces the best possible results for the greatest number of people (Mosser, 2013). At the corporate level, data is often collected to strengthen the
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Moral Issues in Film: A Time to Kill Jamienail Wood Embry Riddle Aeronautical University HUMN 330 Professor Cheryl McKinley February 15, 2015 A Time to Kill PART A The film “A Time to Kill” was released in 1996. The story is very intriguing and well-written. The movie is about racial inequality. Two white men, Billy and James, approached a 10 year old black girl named Tonya from the street, raped and nearly murdered her. Tonya’s family and community was devastated, especially her father
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Ethics is mainly concerned with what is good versus bad, what is right versus bad, what is fair versus unfair, and what is praise versus blame. Deontology is an ethical theory that holds that actions are right or wrong independent of their consequences (Jennings, 2010, p. 27). Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that holds that actions are right if they produce the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people. Justice based on giving each individual his or her due, treating equals equally
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Violation of patient privacy in any circumstance has a serious legal and financial consequences.in 2009, according to the informational management (2009), CVS was penalized $2.25 million for trashing patients medication bottle containing personal information. This shows how sensitive patient information is and we need to keep confidential in all aspect. Nurse parker violated the patient privacy by posting her initials recognizing from her relation she had in the hospital. According to Pabrai (2003)
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and John Stuart Mill. Immanuel Kent’s theory was based on categorical imperative and concept of duty, and John Stuart Mill was based on utilitarianism and the concept of the “greatest good for the greatest number”. Categorical imperative is a moral obligation or command that’s unconditionally and universally binding. Moral obligation in other words deontology is the study of right and wrong. Ethics is about deciding whether an action is good or bad and what to do about it if it is "bad." The
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Ethical Perspectives Paper Part I: Please provide answers to the following: 1. Identify the relevant facts of the Ford Pinto case: In 1970 Ford introduced the Pinto, a small car that was intended to compete with the then current challenge from European cars and the ominous presence on the horizon of Japanese manufacturers. The Pinto was brought from inception to production in the record time of approximately 25 months, where a normal car usually takes 43 months. This showed an expedited time
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The Rights of Same-Sex Marriage Erin Collier SOC 120 Brianne Larson July 1, 2013 Same-sex couples who commit to one another and choose to share every aspect of their lives should have all have of the same rights and responsibilities as a hetero-sexual couple. Discrimination, no matter what form it takes, is wrong. Surely we have all been on the receiving end of discrimination at some point in our lives and usually for something out of our control like race, gender religion, age, weight,
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ethical dilemma at the heart of this case? Define the Deontology principle and the underlying basis behind its entire school of thought. What are its tenets? Now, apply it to the entirety of Dr. DoRight’s actions from beginning to end. Does your answer change if you are viewing his initial efforts separately from any subsequent actions or inaction? Q4 – Follow the same format for Q4 as you did for Q3 by simply replacing Utilitarianism for Deontology. [Do not redefine ethics or business ethics, etc.]
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Theory Belief Commonalities “greatest good for the greatest number of people” Utilitarianism | The proper course of action maximizes overall “happiness” | Y | Golden Rule | Treat others as you would like to be treated. | Y | Reason and Logic | Part of natural duties, developed by Immanuel Kant to create an ethical system based off logic and reason not religious beliefs or good consequences | Y, USA is a democracy, deal so fair buyer/seller would be willing to trade places | Cicero
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