What are the main features of Utilitarianism as an ethical theory? (10 marks) Examine and consider criticisms that have been made against Utilitarianism. (10 marks) Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that pivots around the belief that morality should be judged by consequence and the way in which an action can be deemed moral or immoral‚ depends upon the number to which it brings the greatest happiness. A decision can be defined as ethically correct under the theory of Utilitarianism if the moral
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Discuss the management functions you consider crucial to your organisation and show the role each play in attainment of organisational goals 1. Introduction Management can be defined as the act of coordinating the efforts of people to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources. Management is a matching process (IPMZ‚ 1996). It involves the alignment of resources to meet organisational goals and objectives. Traditionally the process involves planning‚ organising‚ staffing
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“That which is accepted as knowledge today is sometimes discarded tomorrow.” Consider knowledge issues raised by this statement in two areas of knowledge. Theory of Knowledge essay Candidate number: 000416-0069 Examination session: May 2012 Word count: 1 594 “That which is accepted as knowledge today is sometimes discarded tomorrow.” This quote appears to imply that knowledge‚ which often results in facts and claims‚ might be discarded or provisional as time
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TO WHAT EXTENT CAN WE CONSIDER ETHICAL A PIECE OF ART BASED ON A HUGHLY CONTROVERSIAL EVENT (OR FIGURE) FROM CONTEMPORARY HISTORY? "I cannot see how to refute the arguments for the subjectivity of ethical values‚ but I find myself incapable of believing that all that is wrong with wanton cruelty is that I don’t like" (Bertrand Russell). To begin answering this question‚ and before defining any terms‚ I would make clear how I will be using the case of Imelda Marco’s history and life‚ and regarding
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Factors to consider in Choosing Top 3 Food Stalls Near PLMar for the Benefits of 3rd Year HRM Students in their Entrepreneurship Subject Chapter 1 Introduction Entrepreneurship is a process through which individuals and groups pursue opportunity‚ leverage resources‚ and initiate change to create alue. Thus‚ an entrepreneur is one who creates value by managing change‚ identifying and pursuing opportunities‚ acting passion and purpose‚ living proactively‚ and organizing and leveraging resources
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Take Home Exam Question 1: What do you consider are the most important strategic challenges for today’s HR practitioners operating in multi- or transnational companies? Critically discuss your position drawing on ideas and arguments raised during the semester and with reference to a brief example from industry. Introduction Nowadays‚ with the increased level of globalization and advance in technology‚ new markets and international business have grown dramatically in the whole world. As a
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Discuss the similarities and difference between peer-peer interactions and sibling-sibling interactions in different contexts and consider the developmental implications of such interactions. It has been recognised by developmental psychologists that children’s first relationships and experiences have a significant effect on development. Whilst research has been mainly focused on the mother-child relationship‚ there has been an increase in research on children’s relationships with their siblings
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“That which is accepted as knowledge today is sometimes discarded tomorrow.” Consider knowledge issues raised by this statement in two areas of knowledge. Nowadays‚ due to for example technological development‚ every day can bring us a new knowledge. Something that yesterday was unthinkable‚ today turned into reality. Does that work in the opposite way? Does knowledge from hundreds of years ago is still considered as truth? Does knowledge have a period of validity? I found it very interesting
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Essay Question: To what extent do you consider the Emancipation of Serfs 1861 to be a key turning point in the development of Russian government and society till 2000? Many historians argue The Emancipation of the Serfs in 1861‚ to be a key turning point within Russian history. It drastically altered Russia’s economic‚ political and social stipulation. One could propose the argument that this event lead to the fall of communism in 1990‚ further more suggesting the extent to which this event affected
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Consider the extent to which short-term factors are now far more important than long-term factors in shaping voting behaviour Politics has certainly changed over the last few decades. The idea of British politics become Americanised is one factor in this change. In modern day politics it is obvious that the electorate have different things to take into consideration when they approach the ballot box. In this essay I will debate whether short term factors have more of an effect in voters’ minds
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