In my life I have pondered over many ethical dilemmas‚ but I have found that I have a difficulty thinking deeply on these topics by myself. My answers are simple‚ but by themselves do not justify what they signify or how I came to them‚ only the end result. What I have found is that no matter what you believe in‚ whether or not it is true to yourself or others‚ you think with your actions. I am a reserved individual in that fact that I consider the beliefs and actions of others to be separate and
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When faced with an ethical dilemma‚ it is often difficult to determine the best course of action. First‚ one must determine whether the dilemma is “right versus right” or “right versus wrong.” Right versus right dilemmas “are genuine dilemmas precisely because each side is firmly rooted in one of our basic‚ core values” (Kidder‚ R.‚ 2009). On the other hand‚ Right versus wrong dilemmas set one apart from another‚ leaving no room for a resolution and can consist of lying‚ cheating‚ stealing‚ etc.
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The case study presents a moral dilemma based on potential harm to innocent people. By using Kohlberg’s moral development model and by examining major ethical systems‚ namely deontology and utilitarianism‚ a clear understanding of the factors influencing this type of decision-making can be gained. Specifically‚ utilitarianism‚ Kant’s categorical imperative and the doctrine of double effect address the decision from differing viewpoints‚ providing the decision maker with compelling evidence to support
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Merriam Webster dictionary defines ethics as the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation. Therefore‚ making an ethical decision requires an individual to evaluate what is good or bad and the moral duty and obligation to society. The good and bad are defined by societal norms and one’s moral duty is based upon an agreed set of rules‚ which govern human behavior. However‚ making an ethical decision often requires a much more in depth analysis of the situation and
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Ethical Dilemma PlentErgy is an openly traded oil and gas exploration company with operations mostly in Texas and Oklahoma. We do not want to miss the oil exploration in North Dakota. We are highly skilled in hydraulic fracturing or fracking‚ which is a technique that is used to release oil and gas from rock formations. We are confident that we could use fracking safely to release oil and gas from sites in North Dakota. The ethical dilemma that stands in the way is fracking is closely linked to
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Examples of Ethical Dilemmas Accounting: Your supervisor enters your office and asks you for a check for $150.00 for expenses he tells you he incurred entertaining a client last night. He submits receipts from a restaurant and lounge. At lunch your supervisor’s girlfriend stops by to pick him up for lunch and you overhear her telling the receptionist what a great time she had at dinner and dancing with your supervisor the night before. What do you do? Bank Teller: You have worked as a bank teller
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using the internet‚ they can just type in what they need into a search engine‚ and get a website that talks about that topic. That makes research a lot easier and takes a lot of stress off the student. For
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The ethical dilemma presented in this case example was that the doctor terminated his relationship with the client in order to pursue a romantic relationship. After the client-patient affiliation had been officially terminated‚ the doctor then invited the client to his home for dinner and a movie. It was at this time that the doctor sexually assaulted his former client. When the doctor was later confronted by the client’s priest with whom she had confided in about the nature of this incident‚ the
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puts you in a Right-versus-Right Dilemma Robin L Heath John Brown University To steal‚ one takes property that does not belong to them‚ without permission‚ particularly when the property is taken secretly or by force (steal‚ n.d.). By placing the items in her backpack‚ and removing the items from the facility without authorization‚ Toni’s actions undoubtedly fit the definition of stealing. This is obvious unethical behavior‚ and Lisa has an ethical obligation to report Toni’s actions
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Ethic 232 February 27‚ 2013 Ethical Dilemmas in the Protect of Medical Privacy This ethical dilemma paper I wanting to discuss the issue that I have seen in my current profession as a Nurse’s Aide. In my profession I have come across patients that have the active HIV/AIDS virus and have not told their partners‚ husband‚ or wife that they have this sexual incurable disease. Yet‚ because of laws that I am to abide by such as HIPAA I cannot release that information to their significant other
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