Research Draft of Final Paper on Ethics: Theory and Practice In this course‚ we look at classical ethical theories of utilitarianism‚ deontology‚ and virtue ethics. We also look at the different kinds of perspectives on ethical issues introduced by relativism‚ ethical egoism‚ and emotivism. For this paper‚ you will pick an ethical issue to discuss‚ but one that is not a specific topic addressed in our text (thus‚ gun control or product liability would not be possible choices). Some examples
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Ethical Issues Quality. Batching plants‚ ready mix trucks and other machineries should be certified and be inspected on a regular basis. Weight scales‚ volumetric measuring devices and admixture dispensers should be calibrated frequently. Trucks should be inspected on a regular basis for blade wear‚ build-up‚ accuracy of water measurement and functioning revolution counters. Batching plants should have a process for preventing contamination of cementitious materials. There must be a process for
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Ethics What is the meaning of ethics? Actually‚ the definition of ethics is complicated. Some philosophers have attempted to make ethics objectively and universal‚ while others claim moral decision making is a lonely‚ intuitive‚ and wholly individually business of making fundamental choices. Some individuals anchor their ethics in religion; and some believe morality is an odd mixture of received tradition and personal opinion. During the past 50 years‚ ethics has moved from the academic realm of
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Ethical Issue in Business – Pfizer‚ Examined Staci Holt PHL/323 Cassandra Giles Sunday‚ August 1‚ 2010 Ethical Issue in Business - Pfizer‚ Examined Pfizer‚ Inc (Pfizer hereafter) is an international pharmaceutical firm with $45.2 billion in profits in previous years and has an estimated allotment for research and development around $7.9 billion (Pagnattaro‚ 2005). Currently involved in a legal battle originating from allegations that the company unethically pursued clinical trials in an
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Current Ethical Issue in Business Paper Current Ethical Issue in Business Recently the scooter store founded in 1991 has had setbacks that led the company in laying-off 1800 employees. Later that week some 300 employees where brought back to continue working for the company. The scooter store serves some 700‚000 senior citizens and individuals with disabilities by providing their customers with mobility. The scooter store is the nation’s largest suppliers of power wheelchairs and scooters. Recently
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Ethical Issue: breech of being professional The intention of the code of ethics is to direct and help registered nurses practice ethically safe so no harm can be done to clients (New Zealand Nursing Organisation‚ 2010). Firstly this essay will describe an issue that was conflicting whilst on clinical placement. Secondly this essay will discuss the ethical principle of being professional which is defined in the code of ethics. Lastly this essay will discuss the importance of a nurse being professional
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Ethical issues: 1) Ethical issues and society: The selling of addictive product such as tobacco‚ cigarettes. Most people think that the selling of such harmful products is unethical. However‚ there are also some people think otherwise. The pros defend their point of view based on the fact that such products enhance their pleasure and reduce their stress. (Ex: cigarettes help reducing stress at work for people who have to work long hours) On the other hands‚ the cons are against it
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Current ethical issue analysis Due to the sheer size of its market and exposure‚ the juggernaut that is Wal-Mart faces a multitude of ethical issues of a wide variety in today’s market. The company touts having three main points in its code of ethics: respect for the individual‚ service to the customer‚ and striving for excellence. It is estimated that Wal-Mart is the largest U.S. importer of Chinese products‚ and that Chinese manufactured goods actually make up around 70% of the company’s total
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5. What ethical issues have you witnessed or heard about on this company? State your opinions on what should have been done to deal with these ethical issues. a) Conflict on human rights Nokia has been involved in conflict-minerals which engaging in human rights abuses. For example‚ the conflict-minerals took place in Democratic Republic of Congo‚ Central of Africa in July of 2010. The illegal activities involved the extraction and trade of minerals which controlled by warlords. The head of the
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Samsung’s Ethical Issues Against Employees One of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers‚ Samsung Electronics is also South Korea’s top electronics company. It makes many kinds of consumer devices‚ including DVD players‚ digital TVs‚ and digital still cameras; computers‚ color monitors‚ LCD panels‚ and printers and communications devices ranging from wireless handsets and smartphones to networking gear. However there is downside in that huge successful company as every others have. A
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