determine what constitutes the ‘best’ results and that this may vary depending on the person making the decision. Another problem I have with act consequentialism is that particular actions may have ‘favorable’ consequences‚ but does that make them ethically (or morally) correct? I do not think that it does all of the time so I do not agree that actions are determined to be right or wrong solely because of their consequences. Utilitarianism claims that everyone shares a common intrinsic value of happiness
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Ethical Issue Ethics as the word implies is the philosophical analysis of human morality and conduct. And‚ therefore‚ we say that the moral principle of one nation may not be the same of others. Or it may be of a different thing to different individuals in some cases. But is this inference correct? When I was driving in Australia during my tertiary education between the years 1965-1970‚ it would be an ethical courtesy to always let the right side of your traffic pass first when you reach a junction
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and that others will feel so motivated to practice good ethical decisions and practices. I also hope that by outlining these ethics I can be better aware of my own actions and whether or not what I ultimately decide to do is the right decision ethically and personally. I tried to clarify why developing a code of ethics is important‚ I emphasized the foundation to what I base my daily decisions and behavior‚ I stated the outcomes and consequences that will take place if the code is not followed‚
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needs of MLI and created a power vacuum at the executive level of MLI. Different organizational cultures at MLI and Specialty Support Services (Triple S) created tension that made problem resolution difficult. The different cultures lead to ethically questionable decisions by MLI executives and staff. MLI‚ Inc. is an international lighting manufacturing organization that has suffered several financial setbacks after the death of the founder. MLI was acquired by a larger conglomerate‚ Specialty Support
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these are the guiding principles that can be and should be applied to all the businesses. These are the six keys to success for any organization if applied. These guiding principles affect barista’s (bartenders) working at Starbucks in a positive manner. This influences barista
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disclosures of a business should reflect the underlying realities of accounting transactions‚ rather than the legal form in which they appear.” They go on to explain that the main point of the concept is that “a transaction should not be recorded in such a manner as to hide the true intent of the transaction.” The concept requires or assumes that someone is attempting to deliberately hide a transaction as one that meets GAAP standards although in reality the transaction would affect the financial statements
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decline a request for NE if‚ in their clinical judgment‚ the patient’s welfare will be compromised. In this case if Dr. Wayne declines to prescribe a NE‚ the respect for autonomy compels him to explain his rationale to Mr. Smith. This must be done is a manner that the patient can understand and with the utmost respect. It is also the duty of the doctor to help his/her patient to assist him/her in identifying other ways in which in which he can achieve his goals without the use of NE. This could include
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Lehman Brother culture was one of risk and reward. At the company‚ “Excessive risk taking by employees was openly lauded and rewarded handsomely. Employees knew they could give risky ideas and they would get rewards for them. Individuals making questionable deals were hailed and treated as ‘conquering heroes’.” (Robbins & Coulter‚ 2010‚ pp. 147-148). If anyone would question decisions made or speak out in disagreement‚ executives would not listen. In addition‚ the executives would overrule and go
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Nursing is probably the most holistic health-related profession. It warrants the nurse to approach one’s practice in a manner that not only focuses on the health issues of the patient but rather encompassing the whole well being of the person. Which includes the physical and physiological‚ mental‚ psychosocial‚ and emotional aspect of the client or service user. It is therefore necessary for the nurse to have a wide array of knowledge‚ skills and attitude to deal with it. In so far as knowledge
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I believe it’s safe to say Monsanto has not adhered to any basic moral standard when it comes to the safety of their products and the people consuming them. Since its inception in 1901‚ the company has had a penchant for substituting real food for artificial substitutes‚ which were often cheaper to manufacture. Their degradation of human society didn’t stop there‚ of course. By the 1920s‚ Monsanto was partnering with other large chemical companies around the world‚ producing industrial chemicals
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