/ PH 102 Professor Robert Tarutis December 17th, 2008 In an effort to better understand what is considered “good,” it is necessary to compare what the ethical theories of utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, and the ethics of care conclude about how one acts morally, and how these different approaches exist as a defense to the concept of our having natural human rights. Deontology is an ethical approach wherein the morality of actions is based on the motives or intentions behind the action, rather
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Social responsibility and managerial ethics You may be wondering, “Why should I care about corporate social responsibility or managerial ethics or whether or not my employees have health care benefits? Aren’t these the types of issues philosophers worry about?” To answer this question, you only need to pick up a recent newspaper or business magazine. Everything from Wall Street trading scandals to accounting frauds at AIG, Lehman Brothers, Enron, Parmalat, Satyam, WorldCom, Tyco, and Global
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organization. 2. Describe the most common types of ethical issues managers confront. 3. Explain how managers can incorporate ethical factors into their decision making. 4. Outline the main segments for and against corporate social responsibility. 5. Explain what managers can do to behave in a socially responsible manner. Stakeholders Employees Customers The Firm Creditors Suppliers Distributors Shareholders Local communities Evaluating Stakeholders Claims Identify Stakeholders Identify stakeholders
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thing to do, in any situation, is whatever would produce the best overall consequences for all those who will be affected by the action”, so basically it defines right or acceptable actions as those that maximize total utility, or the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Utilitarianism can be used when considering a business decision that seeks to maximize positive effects and minimize
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Title: Medical Ethics: History and Guiding Principles Author: Alan J. McGoldrick Course: Medicine, Disease and History Instructor: Professor Foss Date: June 15, 2012 Medical ethics are the moral guidelines and ethical laws that help to prioritize a medical professional's work responsibilities. The code of medical ethics outlines the proper conduct between medical professionals and their patients, communities, and colleagues. Each country has a different code of medical ethics, though
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understanding that ethics is knowing what should be done. Our text reflects that ethics is not one that is governed by legislation or a judicial system however it is based on the critical consciousness which goes into deciding what is right and wrong through a thought and emotional process for a particular situation. Having ethical responsibility in a corporation is vital for the integrity of the company and what the brand stands for. Ethics holds one accountable; insuring that what is right is properly implemented
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi also known as “Mahatma (Great soul) Gandhi” or “Bapu (Father of the nation)” was the leader of Freedom fight and Indian Nationalism on the British rule in India. Mahatma Gandhi was the primary leader of India's independence movement and also the architect of a form of civil disobedience that would influence the world. Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in India. He was the youngest child for his parents Mohandas Gandhi and Putlibai Gandhi. He spent his childhood and his
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Week One Journal Objective You will outline and explain ethical theories and then apply that knowledge to how organizations would function were they to adopt those ethical principles. In addition, you will also examine punishments for corporations and present your own ideas about the relationship between ethical demands on business entities vs. those on individuals in society. Instructions In this assignment you will reflect on the topics of Week One and apply them to an analysis
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to do what is morally right and avoid doing what is morally wrong, regardless of the consequences. True enough Ford was not obligated by government regulation or any law, to disclose the potential hazards of the Ford Pinto however; at the least they should have presented the option of purchasing the part to make the care safer - an option we would have made available to the customer. It is apparent Ford use the Utilitarian Ethical approach to come to their decision – choosing to do what produced
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The Role of Perception in the Decision Making Process. Your name Name of Institution The Role of Perception in the Decision Making Process Perception is more important than reality. It doesn’t matter what is reality if a person views it differently. One’s behavior is a direct result of the way he or she sees things. Two people may experience an event together, a car accident, for example; when interviewed there will be similarity in their accounts, but each will have a unique interpretation
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