Mill’s ethical theory of Utilitarianism. Mill held two theories on utilitarianism‚ a normative and a psychological one. Normative views of Mills’ include his "principle of utility" which says actions are right if they produce the greatest amount of happiness and pleasure and wrong if they cause displeasure and pain. His psychological theory says people want to live in harmony with their fellow man and that they have a basic sensitivity to the needs of others. Utilitarianism is interested in promoting
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United States v. Microsoft Corporation‚ 253 F. 3rd. 34 (D.C. Cir. 2001). Enrique Ramos October 7th/12 Ethical & Legal Environment of Business Regis University The purpose of this paper is to provide a Ethical analysis of the case of United States v. Microsoft corporation‚ 253 F. 3RD. 34. Ethical fact • In July 1994‚ officials at the Department of Justice ("DOJ")‚ on behalf of the United States‚ filed suit against Microsoft‚ charging the
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Paul Allen‚ Microsoft has had a major role in how we use computers today. It all started when the duo decided they wanted to utilize their shared skills to create an interpreter for a new personal computer‚ the Altair 8800 microcomputer. The interpreter worked flawlessly when it was demonstrated to MITS in the March of 1975. Microsoft wasn’t officially established until April 4 with Bill Gates as CEO. In 1977 Microsoft established its first international office in Japan. Microsoft entered the
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most regions were rule by single individuals or family lines which used cruelty and fear to keep their people in line. In our current era the use of democratic forms of government have become a symbol of political evolution and progress for human rights. Democratic systems of government did not rise in popularity until after Machavelli’s time‚ and so this is why he denied their
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Elizabeth Hedrick (enhcp9) INTERFACE IST358FS2013 Microsoft Outlook 2010 is an effective and helpful personal the personal information manager. It is commonly used to help organize work and connect for personal. Outlook is very versatile and can be installed on a work PC‚ a home PC‚ and on a smart phone. It functions as an email which can stand-alone but also works with Microsoft Exchange Server. This provides access to other helpful features. Outlook is a simple program that is easy
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Mill’s Utilitarianism brings an extended concept of Bentham’s philosophy and a response to Kant’s deontological philosophy. The basic concept of utilitarianism is to act in such a way as to create the most pleasure or the least pain. This is the guideline because‚ as Mill states‚ we desire happiness; happiness is maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain. However‚ is utilitarianism viable? There are many arguments for it‚ but just as many against. First‚ utilitarianism allows for the good
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The business model of Microsoft is on a very different spectrum than that of Red Hat. Microsoft’s business model seems to focus strongly on revenue. When reading about Microsoft’s model there were a few words that jumped out. They include hidden‚ pure profit and rejuvenating. Redhat seems to have a different focus with words that jump out such as volunteer‚ open and available‚ as well as best in the world. The companies also have some similarities such as their desire to make revenue and keep
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Utilitarianism This castaway-esque example brings forth many strong considerations from a utilitarian perspective. The first of many considerations would be that you as the individual ought to do what is deemed morally right for the greatest amount of people‚ maximizing utility and reducing potential suffering of others. In this specific case‚ I would have to not look in my own interest anymore and instead‚ take into account the interests of others (The estranged adult child and woman whom you made
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may be subjective or objective by using social theories. Microsoft stands aloft on a high pedestal today supported by strong pillars which include unique leadership‚ strategy‚ people and culture and these make the concern conspicuous and outstanding from the rest of the world. 2) Objective of the study: This study throws light on how Microsoft has grown to its present dimensions and is upcoming with astonishing velocity. Microsoft can be held as a trend setter in its method of organizing
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African-Americans and other disadvantaged minorities including women that were treated unfairly due to their differences such as their ‘age’ and ‘sex.’ To this‚ some people had argued that simple justice is requiring for the people‚ but some people also had argued that these programs are unjust since simple justice compels us to treat everyone equally. These affirmative programs have helped many people to get into the colleges or schools and to get their match jobs. The arguments that are for and against
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