decision often requires a much more in depth analysis of the situation and the possible outcomes. In this paper‚ I will examine four dilemmas in which decisions must be made based on ethical reasoning and moral duty to society. In most of these cases‚ the choice is not an easy one and often‚ a choice must be made between two unattractive choices or two evils. The first dilemma I will be discussing involves a marine lieutenant in Afghanistan who must choose between either killing or releasing four Afghani
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The case study presents a moral dilemma based on potential harm to innocent people. By using Kohlberg’s moral development model and by examining major ethical systems‚ namely deontology and utilitarianism‚ a clear understanding of the factors influencing this type of decision-making can be gained. Specifically‚ utilitarianism‚ Kant’s categorical imperative and the doctrine of double effect address the decision from differing viewpoints‚ providing the decision maker with compelling evidence to support
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The Bonus Dilemma Jon Jacobs INTRODUCTION As bonus time looms‚ the financial services industry around the world faces an unprecedented situation of government financial participation and intense political scrutiny. Both 2008 compensation and the pay paradigm for future years are being reshaped under this spotlight. This White Paper focuses on public relations aspects of the dilemma confronting U.S. investment banks over reformulating compensation – both near-term and long-term‚ from the C-suite
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Ethic 232 February 27‚ 2013 Ethical Dilemmas in the Protect of Medical Privacy This ethical dilemma paper I wanting to discuss the issue that I have seen in my current profession as a Nurse’s Aide. In my profession I have come across patients that have the active HIV/AIDS virus and have not told their partners‚ husband‚ or wife that they have this sexual incurable disease. Yet‚ because of laws that I am to abide by such as HIPAA I cannot release that information to their significant other
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McCullers takes the reader on a journey into the lives of a family plagued by alcoholism in "A Domestic Dilemma". The realism of the story is astounding‚ as most people will often find themselves torn when facing difficult family decisions. The Meadows’ family is torn by both compassion and suffering‚ and Martin Meadows is faced with one of the most difficult decisions of his life. In A Domestic Dilemma‚ the author conveys the idea that individuals facing difficult decisions in marital relationships must
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Reaction Paper: “Ethical Dilemmas” Morality is the behavior that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong. It is the character‚ decency‚ goodness‚ integrity‚ righteousness‚ virtue etc. of a person living in one society. And it has a big confusion to everyone if morality is relative. Individuals differ in taste‚ personality‚ behavior and beliefs. Each country or maybe groups of people have their own standard of morality. How could morality relative if there is no universal standard
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head: ANALYSIS OF AN ETHICAL DILEMMA (PART 2) An Ethical Dilemma in Global Health Care (Part 2) The Green Team Martin Cayer‚ RN Merlene Clarke‚ RN Shine Kottathil‚ RN Biah Kun‚ RN Nubia Lomeli‚ RN Grand Canyon University NRS-437V Ethical Decision Making in Health Care Teresa Ortner‚ RNC‚ MSNEd May 30‚ 2012 An Ethical Dilemma in Global Health Care (Part
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Ethical Dilemma Essay Dan Brown ETH/316 August 5‚ 2013 Becky Mott Ethical Dilemma Essay In the first ethical dilemma‚ I am presented with an employee who is blogging anonymously about products our company makes. I am also presented with information from another employee who illegally hacks into the anonymous employees home computer to get proof that this individual was the anonymous blogger. In the second ethical dilemma‚ a disgruntled former employee broke into the development labs
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For most of us when thinking about bioterror attacks our minds immediately assume the worst possible apocalyptic outcome. Our thoughts carry not just dilemmas‚ but calamities of death and chaos. Before destruction there are quieter times when a multitude of smaller dilemmas can occur. From the start‚ one of the most important dilemma battles will be crisis management. Some others are medical (triage‚ quarantine‚ medication)‚ communication (phones‚ news outlets‚ social media‚ radio‚ etc.)‚ personal
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The ethical dilemma The ethical dilemma presented in the case study examines if you would allow an innocent person to be charged with offense he did not commit. You have been asked to keep quiet by a friend‚ someone you have known for years. Although you are positive that your friends did not commit the act‚ you are sure there is an innocent person wrongfully accused. I believe that it is my duty to be honest and tell the truth about the situation. According to Northouse (2013) ethics is
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