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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THE IMPORTANCE OF OHS & THE APPLICATION OF DUTY OF CARE IN WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY ------------------------------------------------- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY All members of the workplace have a right to work free from risks‚ hazards and harm. It is the employer’s responsibility to provide a duty of care to all employees. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) plays an important role in an organisation and it is about providing safe workplaces to ensure that all people within an organisation
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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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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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A Meta-Analysis of the Relationships between Individual Job Satisfaction and Individual Performance Author(s): M. M. Petty‚ Gail W. McGee‚ Jerry W. Cavender Source: The Academy of Management Review‚ Vol. 9‚ No. 4 (Oct.‚ 1984)‚ pp. 712-721 Published by: Academy of Management Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/258493 Accessed: 20/10/2010 04:45 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of JSTOR ’s Terms and Conditions of Use‚ available at http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms
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The original conflict and events that have been developed as the novel progresses‚ center around the substantial arrival of dr. Bergman‚ a character that has been enhanced within previous chapters. Additionally‚ he has shared his intentions with Phoebe‚ in regards to a planned escape from the Whitehaven Plantation. Out of suspicion and fright‚ Phoebe responds to doctor bergman’s convincing request for Will‚ who has attempted an escape before as stated in the introductory segment of this novel. When
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There is a general duty of care related to common law that the teacher has to do all that is reasonable to ensure the health‚ safety and welfare of all those who are associated through the teacher/student relationship during the school day‚ whilst on the school grounds or during school activities/excursions. The purpose of this report is to examine the need and application of the duty of care policy within a primary school environment‚ using three different scenarios duty of care will be explored
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Abstract Ethical dilemmas are a natural part of a human service provider’s career. In this paper we will explore the steps to identifying and solving an ethical dilemma. We will review statements from the Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals‚ specific to client confidentiality. We will review the following four steps: Identify the Problem‚ Consulting with Colleagues or Experts‚ Identifying and Exploring Options‚ and Choosing a Course of Action. We will explore how each of the
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– Ethics Dr. Fenton February 11‚ 2013 Ethical Dilemma Group 5 In my scenario‚ I am a patrol officer in a large‚ suburban police department. We are dispatched to a local abortion clinic‚ where “pro life” anti-abortion protestors have formed a human chain around the facility‚ preventing employees and patients from entering. Moments later‚ my sergeant arrives and orders all the officers to arrest the protestors for criminal trespass. The dilemma continues because I am a “pro life” supporter and
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EDP120 Assignment 1- Document Analysis Introduction The policy that will be analysed is the Western Australian Duty of Care for Students policy from the Department of Education. “Duty of care is a legal concept that has its origins in the common law. The common law is a collection of legal principles that have been established over time by the courts. The duty of care principle not only underpins‚ but to a large extent drives most school policies and practices”. (Western Australian Department
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