University of Phoenix Material Appendix A Part I Define the following terms found in Week One and Week Two readings: |Term |Definition | |Diversity |Differences within the same group or organization. | |Ethnocentrism |The tendency to assume that one’s culture and way of life are superior
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“Organizational Ethics” John Alvin Carter ETH/316 April 1‚ Richard Sorrentino/Facilitator “Organizational Ethics” Organizational Ethics are an integral part of any successful organization. Without an ethical foundation‚ the organization is ripe for many different types of internal issues that stem from lacking values and ethics. DART (DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT) and Organizational Ethics I am currently employed in public transportation. I work for DART‚ the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system‚
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Organizational Ethics ETH/316 Organizational Ethics The purpose of this paper is to discuss the finding from the online research conducted on the company Atlanta Hobby. It will further discuss how ethical principles can address organizational issues as well as the roles that external social pressure have in influencing organizational ethics‚ how these issues might be relevant to organizational and personal decisions‚ and finally it will conclude with what the relationship is between legal
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Corporate Globalization and Ethical Dilemmas ETH/316 6/24/13 Corporate Globalization and Ethical Dilemmas As companies expand into new markets and globalization becomes more and more a part of world economics‚ cultural dilemmas are sure to surface. Different cultures have developed different sets of values‚ laws‚ regulations‚ attitudes‚ and ethics. Communication styles‚ ways of conducting business‚ and etiquette can vary drastically from culture to culture. Something as simple as a common
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Ethics and Morality Essay ETH/316 Professor Tom Collins Ethics and Morality Essay The similarities and differences between ethical theories are based on the explanation of ethical principles from the views of an individual. There are three major ethical theories: virtue ethics‚ deontology‚ and utilitarianism ethics. Ethics is the beliefs of right and wrong in human action (Boylan‚ 2009). There are many theories that exist on how people come to believe what is the right and wrong decision
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Ethics Essay ETH/316 - Ethics and Social Responsibility July 17‚ 2013 Deborah Josephs Virtue theory differs from the two other normative theories‚ utilitarianism and deontology; it focuses primarily more on the individual‚ and their characteristics; whereas the other two focus more on your actions. Virtue ethics encompasses how we should be and which virtues we should acquire. Deontology and utilitarianism is an expression of what we should do‚ and this differs from personal yearnings and
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Cross Cultural Perspectives ETH/316 Ethics and Social Responsibility Cross-Cultural Perspectives Nike has been a provider of athletic apparel for years‚ the Nike Swoosh is a global icon seen from New York‚ Philippines‚ China‚ and Manila just to name a few countries. Nike is synonymous with sporting events of every magnitude and is seen as a multinational presence. In the early 1990’s Nike began to outsource its supply chain operations to contract-factories operating in nations such as Bangladesh
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Cross-Cultural Perspectives Debra Blackwelder ETH-316 MAy 12‚ 2014 Chuck Thompson Cross-Cultural Perspectives When an organization goes global‚ there are new social and ethical issues that arise. A company like Wal-Mart is no different. Wal-Mart is considered a retail giant and one of the largest companies in the world. It has grown as a staple in America as well as on an international platform‚ touching base in countries such as Japan and China. Wal-Mart is the largest retailer and the largest
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Critical Thinking and Ethics Glennetta Green ETH 316 September 29‚ 2014 Kevin Forsberg Critical Thinking and Ethics Critical thinking is a concept that is derived from the application of the cognition toward the separation of the most likely when one is presented with a set of possibilities‚ while ethics is used in reference to the perception of what is right or wrong in a defined situation (wisegeek.com). A relationship between critical thinking and ethics can be seen in the sense that
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ETH 316 August 22‚ 2011 Ethics Essay Utilitarianism Utilitarianism ethics emphasize that action should be morally beneficial to a group. This course of ethics is often known as “the greatest good for the greatest number” or simply put‚ “the greater good” (Boylan‚ 2009). In other words‚ the consequence of any ethical action should be beneficial for all by mass appeal. This is a common underlying theme for ethics in capitalist economies and business as well as in democratic governments
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