EXISTENCE OF A DUTY Before 1932 there was no generalised duty of care in negligence. The tort did exist and was applied in particular situations where the courts had decided that a duty should be owed‚ eg‚ road accidents‚ bailments or dangerous goods. In Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] AC 562‚ Lord Atkin attempted to lay down a general principle which would cover all the circumstances where the courts had already held that there could be liability for negligence. He said: "The rule that you
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conscience‚ free expression of opinion‚ freedom of assembly‚ non-discrimination on the ground of sex‚ free elementary education and free use of public spaces.[6] In 1927‚ the INC resolved to set up a committee to draft a "Swaraj Constitution" for India based on a declaration of rights that would provide safeguards against oppression. The 11-member committee‚ led by Motilal Nehru‚ was constituted in 1928.
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The Law of Directors Duties The law of Directors Duties stems from the systems of corporate governance in order to ensure that the persons occupying higher positions within the company will take good care of the company‚ as well as not act in a way that will create deficiency. There are 3 sources to the legal duties: the common law; the principles of equitable fiduciary duties; and the statutory duties stated under the Corporation Act section 180-183(Harris‚J.‚ 2008). The penalties of breach
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There are numerous responsibilities and duties that come along with being the president of the United States. Among these duties is chief of state‚ chief diplomat‚ chief executive‚ commander in chief and chief legislator. Even though these responsibilities and duties are very important‚ I feel that his most important role is doing whatever is necessary for the well-being of his people and his nation. Being a “steward” means that any action taken by the president for the benefit of his people is permissible
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Marvilla‚ Monale A. I basically like Ethics as an academic subject because it’s a supplementary learning aid to what’s supposed to be known (at heart) by everyone without the needs of having it taught at educational facilities and the like. Why? Humans are created with basic innate goodness within them; that is to say: it’s an automatic act to avoid what is evil and yearn what is good; able to distinguish between good and evil‚ right or wrong‚ moral and immoral‚ and is accountable for the self’s
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– INTRODUCTORY SLIDE Ethical theories provide part of the decision-making foundation for Decision Making When Ethics Are In Play because these theories represent the viewpoints from which individuals seek guidance as they make decisions. Each theory emphasizes different points – a different decision-making style or a decision rule—such as predicting the outcome and following one’s duties to others in order to reach what the individual considers an ethically correct decision. In order to understand
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UNDERSTANDING DUTY OF CARE 1.1 ) Duty of care is a legal responsibility that carers and support workers have‚ we have an obligation to provide care to the people we support and to our colleagues. Making sure they are safe from harm‚ abuse‚ and neglect. As regards my own work role‚ I have a responsibility to raise concerns about suspected abuse‚ violence‚ unsafe practices and poor working conditions. 1.2 ) They are both out to support or look out for the wellbeing of the people we support or care
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progress in construction industry and techniques‚ what other tasks would you propose to be included to the existing list to demonstrate the potentials and expand the services of the quantity surveyor. Tips: Highlight the key points Identify duties/ roles/ responsibilities/ obligations/ steps to be taken in each case – as a QS Relate to reasonable standard of skill and care Relate to expected standard (if below expected standard may cause negligence) Cite relevant cases A Quantity
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Ethical and legal obligation of business Introduction Business ethics: It is a form of applied ethics or professional ethics that examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that arise in business environment. It applies to all aspect of business and is relevant to the conduct of individuals and entire organization. Ethics is mainly concerned with what is good versus bad‚ what is right versus wrong. Deontology is an ethical theory that holds that actions are right or wrong independent
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References: Thiroux J & Krasemann K (2012): Ethics: Theory and Practice 11th Edition. Pearson NJ. Lecture in Ethics in The Social Sciences (Week 2): Consequentialist (Teleological) Theory Lecture in Ethics in The Social Sciences (Week 3): Non-consequentialist (Deontelogical) Theory
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