Case Facts: • WikiLeaks is an international‚ online‚ self-proclaimed not-for-profit organisation that publishes submissions of undisclosed and secret information‚ news leaks‚ and highly classified media from anonymous sources and whistleblowers. • The head of the online organisation‚ which was founded in 2006‚ is Australian born‚ Julian Assange. • Its purpose is to provide whistleblowers with a domain to publish their case to the public and preserve their identity (Lennon 2010). • Exposes various
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of ethical theory to determine which style‚ form‚ or behavior of ethics fits with our beliefs and culture. Some of these different types of theories include virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics. Although these all fall into the category of a theory of ethics and may seem to be similar‚ they are also very different. When looking at the virtue theory of ethics‚ we can see that the term character can be used in the place of virtue. According to Ben (2007)‚ the virtue theory has
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Abstract WikiLeaks came into existence in 2006‚ yet it sprung into prominence in April‚ 2010. Ever since then‚ WikiLeaks has taken the world by storm. It is being discussed everywhere‚ from Sudan to the White House. In this essay we try and explore the idea of WikiLeaks and how it affects our perception of the society. Through this essay‚ the idea is to explore the phenomenon as it unfolded‚ and ask a few key questions about the world that we live in. The paper will only deal with the concept of
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Ethical Theories Ethical theories are the concepts that provide various viewpoints and guidance in making beneficial decisions. With the ethical theories‚ principles can be beneficial to each of the theories success. In this paper‚ traditional theories analyze how to gain a principle understanding of where they originated and how they achieve as theories. Ethical theories include and provide a brief background of Utilitarianism‚ Kantian‚ Social Contract‚ Divine Command‚ Natural Law‚ and the
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dominant theories which forms the foundations of ethical analysis‚ because they are the viewpoints from which guidance can be obtained along the pathway to an optimum decision. Each theory emphasizes different points such as predicting the outcome and following one’s duties to others in order to reach an ethically correct decision. However‚ in order for an ethical theory to be useful‚ the theory must be directed towards a common set of goals. Ethical principles are the common goals that each theory tries
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Ethical Theories It is vital for businesses to understand the importance of ethics in this dynamic environment. Organizations that are committed to long term success recognize and realize that creating a culture where ethical behaviors are rewarded and encouraged is the ultimate key to survival and growth. According to Joseph 2003‚ business ethics refers to clear standards and norms that help employees to distinguish right from wrong behavior at work‚ while in the other hand ethical theories are
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The concepts of ethics‚ character‚ right and wrong‚ and good and evil have captivated humankind since we began to live in groups‚ communicate‚ and pass judgment on each other. The morality of our actions is based on motivation‚ group rules and norms‚ and the end result. The difficult questions of ethics and information technology (IT) may not have been considered by previous generations‚ but what is good‚ evil‚ right‚ and wrong in human behavior certainly has been. With these historical foundations
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set of moral principles or value" or "a theory or system of moral values." Ethics assists individuals in deciding when an act is moral or immoral‚ right or wrong. Ethics can be grounded in natural law‚ religious tenets‚ parental and family influence‚ educational experiences‚ life experiences‚ and cultural and societal expectations. Ethics in business‚ or business ethics as it is often called‚ is the application of the discipline‚ principles‚ and theories of ethics to the organizational context.
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Ethical Theories Joseph Ramos ETH/316 November 26‚ 2012 Irma Flores-Brothers Ethical Theories Ethics can be defined as a code of moral principles that sets a standard between right and wrong. Having what it takes to be an ethical person is not an easy task and the proper methods of becoming a moral person has been debated for centuries. This has resulted in several theories including utilitarianism‚ virtue theory‚ and deontological. Although all relate to ethics they each have a different
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Morals define our character; ethics dictate the working of a social system. Ethics point towards the application of morality. In the wake of this understanding‚ national‚ social and workplace ethics are based on the abstract moral codes adopted and adhered to by each member of the group. Ethics lay down a set of codes that people must follow. Ethics are relative to peers‚ profession‚ community‚ society and nation. Morals are and are dependent on an individual’s choice or beliefs or religion and can
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