Topic 1 : Work ethic Introduction In a knowledge-based economy‚ we spend more time at work than we spend anywhere else in our lives. Money is perceived to be the key motivating factor and the most prominent feature for work. Work has historically been thought of as a job‚ how to make some original contribution to the world‚ and in the process not to starve. One of the reasons behind why people work is: the moral necessity to work. We will access about the concept of a ‘work ethic’ and the various
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Most believe that work ethic comes from within. Our morals and values tend to determine how we behave in the workplace. So‚ what is work ethic? How has the definition of work ethic changed over time? Who or what determines proper work ethic? These are all questions that have a variety of answers to and in this paper I will explain them in detail. What is work ethic? “Work ethic is a set of values on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence” (wikipedia.com). Work ethic has also been described
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Ethics is the study of moral philosophy‚ namely understanding which actions would be considered righteous or wicked. The secular interpretation of ethics explains that every person has a conscience that grimaces at evil and warns the wicked to repent. However‚ secular ethics has differing explanations as to why humans have this innate ability to know what behaviors ought to be avoided or encouraged. The scientific explanation posits that man’s conscience came from instincts that evolved due to biological
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much net happiness as any other available action” ("Ethics.”). This is the type of situation we are given discussing Rescue I and II. How does one pick over the other? How does death bring any happiness? Although these others are not discussing just happiness‚ but more of what is the best chance to save the most. Recently‚ we have discussed two philosophers’—Mill and Kant—both of whom have very different views on utilitarianism. Throughout their works‚ we have been able
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Ethics or Morals are a set of principles that allow people to distinguish right from wrong in the way that they interact with the world. Two main‚ yet very contrasting approaches to ethical decision-making are duty based and consequentialist perspectives. The theory of duty-based or Deontological ethics states that we are morally obligated to act in accordance with a certain set of principles and rules regardless of the results that follow. The Consequentialist or as it is otherwise known “Utilitarian”
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making decisions. The criminal justice ethics tutorial examines the ethical dilemmas detectives may face where the right choices can be difficult because of the costs involved. And after reviewing the tutorial on criminal justice ethics‚ the detective’s failure to comply with department policies and rules was the determining factor in deciding to report the incident to my supervisor. To help justify by decision‚ I viewed the situation from a deontological perspective. Deontologists argue that
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behaviour and management‚ Thomson‚ Australia. 14 Ethics at Work Edward Wray-Bliss Key concepts and learning objectives By the end of this chapter you should understand: ● The core assumptions of mainstream writers on business ethics‚ and be aware of how these assumptions limit the ethical questions that mainstream writers have been able to ask of business. ● The connections between mainstream academic writing on business ethics and contemporary organization’s socially responsible
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WORK ETHIC “Work ethic: A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence.” (http://www.thefreedictionary.com) This definition‚ although true‚ is flawed due to its lack of specificity. I believe that work ethic is a set of values that one chooses to follow when they have a personal goal to reach. For example‚ if someone wants to get a starting place on their team‚ they are going to work harder and keep at it until they do so. Not just because someone tells them to. Work ethic
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Ethics Comparison Anthony Phillips University of Phoenix Ethics 316 Aaron Rawls 10/13/2014 Ethics Comparison This paper will compare the similarities and differences between virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics. This comparison will provide a description of the differences in how each theory addresses ethics and morality‚ and a personal experience to explain the relationship between virtue‚ values‚ and moral concepts as they relate to one of the three theories. Virtue theory states
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Ethics One of the important tools that our society needs today is the ethical development. We discussed the similarities and differences of utilitarianism‚ the virtue theory‚ and deontological ethics. Thus‚ further understanding of these behaviors will enable an individual to realize that social responsibility and ethics are important when it comes to business and personal success. We will analyze the differences in terms of how each of these theories addresses both morality and ethics. Thus‚ we
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