be tested scientifically or empirically‚ which is with the use of human senses to discover some aspect of the world. The philosophical assumptions on which all theories are based are broken down into three important types: ethical‚ epistemological‚ and metaphysical. Ethical assumptions are ideas about what is good and bad or right and wrong. Epistemological assumptions address the question of how knowledge is obtained. Metaphysical assumptions address the question of what is the nature of reality
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ETHICAL DILEMMA LYING IN BUISNESS Q. In a business context‚ is it ever okay to lie? If yes‚ what are those situations? Why is it okay to lie in these situations? There are times when individuals in business do lie‚ but‚ honesty is the best policy with business dealings and by doing so in most cases an amicable agreement can come about. Doing business is about both parties getting something out of the business deal. Lying will only cause problems eventually and if the business person gets away
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more‚ they have to prove their worthiness to investors who may not be willing to take the risk. To lower these concerns‚ it the best solution for business owners is build their business on a foundation of ethical conduct and social responsibility. A strategic plan should include the ethical standards and codes of conduct for the organization as a whole‚ particularly in response to shareholders needs. Many of the financial profits come from the management of shareholders ’ investments in the company
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Associate Level Material Appendix G Ethical Actions Worksheet Write a 100- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: • Was there anything in either the University of Phoenix Student Code of Conduct or the Student Code of Academic Integrity that surprised you? If so‚ what was it? Why were you surprised? If not‚ why not? Nothing in the University of Phoenix Student Code of Conduct or the Student Code of Academic Integrity surprised me because it is all common sense and
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Jesslyn Lay OPER360 04/03/2013 Ethical Dilemma 1 In the case of this first dilemma‚ my suggestion would be to stay with the original supplier instead of switching to China-made shoes. Although cost effective‚ as a widely-regarded socially responsible company‚ we should keep in mind that the switching is risky and may cause a potential damage to the company’s reputation. I believe the company will save so much if we decide to do the switching especially with the projected sales for the following
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Waiving Confidentiality and Reporting Rights: An Ethical Vignette Paper Chanae Guinyard Liberty University Abstract Confidentiality is an important part within the counseling relationship and environment. Discussed content between the client and therapist is strictly prohibited for others outside of this relationship to disclose. Materials such as an informed consent form‚ explains how confidential information‚ will be managed. For the counseling profession
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approached by his superior Col. Ratchet‚ to take a position overseeing interrogation of prisoners of war. Patton is struggling with which decision‚ pertaining to this offer‚ whether listen to his ethical beliefs‚ or ignore his morals and accept this position. Identification(1) In this case study there are five ethical issues in which I find. 1. Is it right to take care of injuries that are sustained by the interrogation? 2. Is it right to even continue working‚ when knowledge on the type of
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predominately white middle class community hospital which had roughly the same ethical morals‚ values and beliefs as I did. Rarely did we care for a minority. As I matured and began to recognize what my nursing ethics were all about‚ I began to question
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Are Zoos Ethical? Imagine pacing nearly the entire day‚ hugging the walls of a cramped living space. Envision going back and forth‚ back and forth‚ and repeating. This is neither a life of pleasure nor excitement. Unfortunately‚ this is what some animals at John Ball Zoo‚ such as the tapir‚ do daily. Although zoos are very important for animals’ health‚ protection‚ and nutrition‚ John Ball Zoo is too small for them. Zoos are very important to the health of many animals. With zookeepers carefully
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Read the articles below and analyze the ethical and legal aspects of the actions taken by the cola giants. What‚ if anything‚ should they do? Indian Coke‚ Pepsi Laced with Pesticides‚ Says NGO By Ranjit Devraj Inter Press Service August 5‚ 2003 NEW DELHI -- One of India’s leading voluntary agencies‚ the Center for Science and Environment (CSE) said Tuesday that soft drinks manufactured in India‚ including those carrying the Pepsi and Coca-Cola brand names‚ contain unacceptably high levels
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