Ethics in the Workplace What is ethics? Is ethics an ability that grows in us from a child or does our parents teaches us ethics? According to dictionary.com‚ states that the word ethics means‚ "the code of good conducts for an individual or group." Ethics also means‚ simply stated‚ that ethics refers to standards of behavior that tell us how human beings ought to act in the many situations in which they find themselves-as friends‚ parents‚ children‚ citizens‚ businesspeople‚ teachers‚ professionals
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Utilitarianism‚ yet another ethical theory between right or wrong. If everyone acted in an effort to promote the greatest good for the greater number of people our universe would exist with a utilitarian state of mind. Although‚ when one looks at this statement on the surface without further analyzing it‚ most would assume that existing in a universe where everyone seeks the happiness for the greatest amount of people that it would be greater one to live in. Although‚ surface wise we can make
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1. Common Law Common Law is used to interpret what the terms in the contract mean‚ especially when there is a dispute about the application of an Act or the contractual relationship in a case‚ which then may become part of a common law (Victoria Legal Aid 2009). Besides‚ common law divides work relationship into two basic categories when the employment contract exists – contracts for service if the worker is an independent contractor and contracts of service if the worker is an employee (WorkCover
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In the final scene of the movie Crimes and Misdemeanors‚ I believe the fictional philosopher Louse Levy’s message was very similar to philosophy Jean-Paul Sartre and his theory on existentialism. One of Sartre’s quotes‚ “Man is nothing else but that which he makes of himself.” Levy is trying to convey that we are in control of our choices and we choose our own happiness. In the final scene of the film Levy states‚ “We’re all faced throughout our lives with making conscience moral decisions. Some
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Ethical Practices of Computer and Internet Technology in the Work Place Computer and Internet technology use in the workplace gives rise to questionable ethical practices among employees as well as managers. For the last three (plus) decades the increasing availability and advances in technology has improved productivity; however the use of computers and Internet in the workplace leads to temptation to misuse the resource for personal gain. Employees and managers accessing private employee
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According to Immanuel Kant’s ethical theory‚ an act is only morally right if we can will it to be a universal law of conduct. This ideal is what Kant called the "categorical imperative." The categorical imperative has been successfully achieved when all of the following conditions have been met: the act in question is possible for everyone to follow; all rational people must be able to accept the act as if they were receiving the treatment themselves‚ and last‚ the act can never treat people as means
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argue that Volkswagen only acted illegally and not immorally as well. In the paper‚ I will be arguing that Volkswagen acted illegally and immorally based on Kantian ethics. Kantian ethics is an example of a deontological moral theory. Deontological is an ethical theory that uses rules to differentiate right from wrong. What’s right or wrong of an action is not based on its consequences but
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Representative Heuristic in the workplace Heuristics in the Workplace Abstract In 1974‚ Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman proposed that when people make decisions‚ they will apply general “rules of thumb” which are called heuristics. The following will discuss one of three heuristics. It will apply the heuristic to a workplace scenario and offer a solution on how to persuade another to reach alternate conclusion. Which type(s) of heuristic(s) may be present in formulating your co-workers
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Diversity in the Workplace Patricia Wooley Comm400 February 3‚ 2014 Merrill Mayper Diversity in the Workplace Richter (2011)‚ Diversity in and of itself is neither a good nor a bad thing. It’s what we do with it that renders its quality. (para. 1). I believe that as a manger you should always be diverse when communicating to your employees. Diversity is showing a great deal of variety; very different. When you are communicating with your employees you must realize that everyone is different. This
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The social factors of workplace violence show up in various ways‚ for instance studies show that persistent and repeated exposure to hostility‚ rage‚ violence‚ disrespect‚ and threats can erode the emotional well being‚ motivation and job performance of emergency room nurses (Hahn et al.‚ 2012). There is a consistent theme of vulnerability felt by an emergency room nurse and perceived lack of safety (Wolf‚ Altair‚ & Cydne‚ 2014‚ p. 305). Health care workers who have been assaulted at work report
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