Notes on Blaxploitation and Beyond * The only actress to benefit from the latter category in the 1950s was Dorothy Dandridge. * The post- World War II era for blacks gave African American actors such as Sidney Poitier and opportunity to rise above previous stereotyped roles. * The lack of progressive film roles for Blacks was Hollywood’s reluctance to imbue black actors with sexuality and strength. * The term “Blaxploitation” was used to loosely describe most Hollywood and independently
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2. Describe some preemployment inquiries that should be eliminated or carefully reviewed to ensure their job relatedness. 2A. The preemployment inquiries that should be eliminated or at the least carefully reviewed to make sure that they are related to the job in question are: Sex- This should be eliminated unless there is an occupational qualification that would justify this. It is up to the employer to prove the exsistance of the BFOQ ( bona fide occupational qualification). They will also need
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Discuss and illustrate the classifications of ethical issues discussed in the text. According to the textbook‚ Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases‚ an ethical issue is “a problem‚ situation‚ or opportunity that requires an individual‚ group‚ or organization to choose among several actions that must be evaluated as right or wrong‚ ethical or unethical” (Ferrell 65). There are fifteen basic classifications of ethical issues in business that can be broken down into three categories
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When the American Red Cross was formed in 1881‚ Clara Barton had no idea of the many ethical dilemmas that it would face throughout its history. Starting at the top with the high number of turnover in management due to poor management‚ embezzlement‚ misappropriation funds to their slow response after the attack of September 11‚ 2001‚ and poor communications after hurricane Katrina‚ the ARC has been riddled with ethical problems (503-509). So much so that‚ in 2012 the organization was restructured by
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When Kelli‚ my friend and long time client‚ came to me for an immediate update of her reserves‚ she inadvertently presented me with an ethical dilemma. Kelli said she intends to stake everything on the Cline Shale that Big Oil Company just began developing. Large Independent‚ another of my clients‚ has a non-operating interest in Big Oil Company’s project‚ and their data suggests that if Kelli were to follow through with her investment‚ the result would be calamitous. Although Kelli is my friend
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Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma‚ Part 2: Spiritual Leader Interview Paula J. Mangus Grand Canyon University NRS-437V May 9‚ 2015 Interview Questions and Answers 1. What religious organization are you affiliated with? I am an ordained minister with the Centers for Spiritual Living out of Colorado. I have the title of “Reverend” but use “Pastor” because I take care of the spiritual needs of other people‚ whatever that may be. 2. How long have you been a pastor? 11 years 3. How do you
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of terminal patients is often difficult and ethically challenging. The standards of competent and compassionate care that characterized a previous generation seem to be wavering‚ replaced by a post-modern mélange of newer conflicting theories and ethical values. A shift from deontological principles to utilitarianism has occurred in the past thirty years‚ corresponding with the rise of the modern bioethics movement (Rae & Cox‚ 1999). Many members of an increasingly aging population are denied
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Individuals who are engaged in international business transactions have reported a cultural component to ethics. You are working on opening a branch of a food distribution operation in a foreign country‚ and a local official suggests that a little cash would help your company get started. Research international business and ethical standards‚ and answer the following questions: Q 1. In what ways can culture affect ethical standards and shape business behavior? A. In a way that some countries ethics
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January 14‚ 2013 Ethical Behavior in Business In the business world employers and business owners should know that there is no room to be dishonest‚ or greedy dealing with a business. In reality people need to be held responsible and accountable for making sure that they are holding up and following ethical business practices. There is no reason that any business owner or manager should not follow the golden rule at work just like they would at home‚ treat people the way you want
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Ethical business practices A Cadbury Schweppes case study Page 1: The importance of ethics in business Ethics concern an individual’s moral judgements about right and wrong. Decisions taken within an organisation may be made by individuals or groups‚ but whoever makes them will be influenced by the culture of the company. The decision to behave ethically is a moral one; employees must decide what they think is the right course of action. This may involve rejecting the route that would lead to
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