Appendix B Ethical Theories Chart Complete the chart below using information from the weekly readings and additional research if necessary. Ethical Theory Utilitarianism Moral decisions require taking full advantage of the benefits as well as minimizing the damage to society. (Trevino & Nelson, 2007) Deontological Somebody who concentrates on carrying out what is “right” consistent with their own ethics as well as ideals. (Trevino & Nelson, 2007) Virtue ethics A concentration on virtue ethics, or honesty
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satisfying biological needs. Aristotle coined the term virtue which encompassed two variations, one in which we contemplate called intellectually virtuous and the other to be morally virtuous as when suppressing biological and material needs or desires and perhaps the pleasure derived from them. The author went on to say that Aristotle felt that habit was tied to virtue, pertaining to the exercise of cognitive abilities I agree with, but claiming that virtue is a matter of habit I have doubts about.
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Care Ethics Western ethical theories have been oriented toward the perspective of men, and, generally, have ignored the distinctive orientation that women bring to ethical questions. Carol Gilligan's psychological research helped to bring that neglect into clearer focus and highlighted some of the distinctive elements of care ethics. While care ethics does not deny the importance of individual rights and universal principles and ethical reasoning, it also emphasizes the ethical significance
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Nate Dollaway LAW 211 10/28/12 Ethics Assessment The company I chose for this assignment has decided to remain anonymous. At the bottom of the page there is a reference number listed to provide legitimacy. This company is a restaurant and operates as an LLC. To start off, three ethical issues that are commonly arising in the business will be discussed. The first issue refers to the cash register where all transactions flow through. The issue at hand is when the money is taken from the register
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Time to Die Janet Dansbury PHI 208 Ethics and Moral Reasoning Instructor: David Pinkowski April 20, 2015 While ending a human life is a permanent solution to what may be a temporary problem and is ethically unacceptable, a person suffering from long term and unbearable pain, from which there is no relief in the foreseeable future, should be permitted to choose to the right to die, because the choice to discontinue a life of misery, should be something a person is allowed to decide
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Ethics has been defined as “moral principles that govern a person’s or group’s behavior”. Ethics affect different professions in different ways. Since citizen data is basically a bunch of records and files, I looked up a code of ethics for Record Managers locally and internationally. I found that there are multiple groups that work throughout the world helping governments with the records that they keep, the only one that I actually found that had a code of ethics was the Institute of Certified Records
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Lens in various categories. According to the Ethical Lens Inventory, my personal preferred lens is the Results and Reputation Lens; it states, “I listen to my intuition to determine the greatest good for each individual and the character traits and virtues that will best serve the community.” (Ethics Game, 2012). This makes sense since my Culture is community driven and everything is based on the good of each other. My Blind spot is not being accountable to those who need me most and impossible role
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proper functioning business markets and economies focused on serving the common good greatly contribute to both material and spiritual well being in the society. Moreover, good management practices enhance the dignity of employees and development of virtues. The report also stresses the importance of the integration of Christian faith and business practices. It discourages business people from living a divided life which ultimately leads to idolatry. This occurs when business leaders pursue business
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COVER PAGE Electrical and computer Engineering University of West Florida Course: EGN 43032 Summer Fall 2013 Maximum Credit: 10 points I, the undersigned, wrote the attached report. Student Signature: ________________________________ Date: __________________ Student Name: __________________________________________ Instructions; View the movie on Henry’s Daughters in the e-learning under Content. After the viewing movie, prepare a written response to the questions below.
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In my opinion, conflict is an issue that I believe cannot be avoided. Often times, I find myself not being able to walk away from conflicts when presented it is presented to me. My attitude towards conflict begins with my upbringing as a child. As a child, I was taught that starting a conflict was not the proper way to socialize with my peers. However, if one of my peers approaches me with a conflict, my father would tell me “you better not back down.” Therefore, today my outlook on conflict
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