05-Kessler-45240.qxd 4/13/2007 11:26 AM Page 91 5 I Individual Ethics The Virtue of Prudence Jean M. Bartunek Jordi Trullen n this chapter‚ we focus on practical wisdom‚ a characteristic proper to individuals. Practical wisdom is also called phronesis (Aristotle’s term) or prudence (the term introduced by Thomas Aquinas that is in most use by those focusing on virtue). We do so from social science‚ philosophical‚ and theological perspectives on virtue. Practical wisdom or prudence
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To be an individual is more beneficial than conforming to society. Followers allow people to control themselves‚ but an individual stands for what he believes in. A major difference between a follower and an individual is conformity. Someone who conforms to society follows a group of people and is influenced by everything that group of people does. An individual who doesn’t conform to society is self reliant and courageous. In the article Self Reliance‚ the author writes‚ “It may be
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Individual Analysis Paper There are many factors that influence and guide the registered nurse (RN) in her daily nursing practice. These factors include state laws‚ professional requirements and responsibilities‚ and personal belief systems and values. All factors work together to provide competent‚ safe‚ and quality care for society as a whole. It is vital that the RN possess both awareness and understanding of the important role these factors play in his or her daily practice. The Scope of
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From ancient civilizations to contemporary society‚ the passage of individuals into adulthood has played a major role in forming the societal hierarchy that is still prevalent today; furthermore‚ the basis on which an individual becomes an adult has primarily been based on their age. Age being the determining factor of adulthood influences domestic policies‚ such as the legal drinking age‚ enlistment age‚ and even what individuals may watch on the internet. Biological‚ psychological‚ and even religious
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In this paper‚ I will give the Department of Defense (DoD) definition of accountability and responsibility while explaining the importance of maintaining positive physical security of a Common Access Card (CAC) which is a piece of the “intelligence puzzle” and vital to Operational Security (OPSEC). The paper will give examples of how the lack of positive security of a CAC can‚ not only‚ diminish a soldier’s ability to perform daily tasks‚ but also limit their access to information pertinent to the
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Report Beyond Success: Achieving Synergy in Teamwork 1. Abstract We presented a paper based on teamwork and the importance of synergy in it. The following report is to analyze the article and give a brief summary of it to reach conclusions that teach the managers must pay attention to create environments of teamwork and healthy competition. 2. Introduction Since we are small we are educated with models that depict heroes who achieve their success with individual acts. Movie heroes with
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an organization is common because of personal differences ‚ these ethical issues influence the decisions employees make daily (Hellriegel & Slocum‚ 2011). Lawrence Kohlberg’s model of moral development suggests there are stages through which individuals evolve‚ ranging from the lowest stage obedience and punishment orientation‚ to the highest stage; universal ethical principles (Hellriegel &
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Customer Service Excellence Peter R. Garber HRD Press‚ Inc. • Amherst • Massachusetts Copyright © 2005‚ HRD Press‚ Inc. The materials that appear in this book‚ other than those quoted from prior sources‚ may be reproduced for educational/training activities. There is no requirement to obtain special permission for such uses. We do‚ however‚ ask that the following statement appear on all reproductions: Reproduced from 25 Reproducible Activities for Customer Service Excellence‚ by Peter R. Garber
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morally right. This theory looks to what we intend by our actions‚ rather than the consequences of our actions. Immanuel Kant is the philosopher most frequently associated with this moral theory. By appealing to ‘conscience’ and the notion that individuals are moved to action by moral reason‚ Kant seeks to justify that ordinary moral judgments‚ in the Judeo-Christian tradition‚ are legitimately true (Williams‚ 2008). I base my ethical perspective on one’s duty or obligation to do what is morally right
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The above matter is kindly referred to. 2. As one of the member of the Student’s Consul from IPGIK‚ I would like to draw your attention on the dissatisfactory condition of the cafeteria kitchen. Recently‚ few cases have been reported regard students fell sick after eat the food served at cafeteria. Actually‚ we found that unhygienic condition of the cafeteria kitchen is the reason for their unconscious condition. Due to this‚ our committee members have discussed and draw some suggestions to improve
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