Utilitarianism‚ Kantian Ethics‚ Natural Rights Theories‚ and Religious Ethics A “utilitarian” argument‚ in the strict sense‚ is one what alleges that we ought to do something because it will produce more total happiness than doing anything else would. Act utilitarianism (AU) is the moral theory that holds that the morally right action‚ the act that we have a moral duty to do‚ is the one that will (probably) maximize “utility” (happiness‚ welfare‚ well-being). AU is not to be confused with egoism
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Business Ethics Term Paper 1.) (Strategic)Philanthropy can be defined as giving back to the community (FERRELL‚ 2011‚ p. 94). Certain companies that profit from society feel a moral obligation to give back to the people. I believe giving back in the long term is a great idea for business. If done correctly it can be a great marketing tool. Strategic Philanthropy is a more defined giving back to society. It is mutually beneficial to the organization and stakeholders (FERRELL‚ 2011‚ pp. 118-119)
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6 February 2013 Due Date: 2 May 2013 Ethics Worksheet #1c (At Home): Brutus‚ Lucretia and the Foundation of the Roman Republic If Lance Armstrong’s case is to be analyzed by using just Gert’s moral rules he would have broken almost half of them. Lance Armstrong cause pain in the people hearts‚ and to those that accused them by ruining some of their careers. He disabled‚ those who accused him by making their life very difficult and even many loosing jobs. Lance Armstrong deceived everyone around
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Reflection: It’s All in the Family I am the new head of the Payroll Department at Wonky Widgets‚ Inc.‚ a firm of 75 employees. This is my first job since graduating from the University of New Haven. I was hired by Eddie‚ the General Manager of the company‚ who informed me of the need for maintaining strict confidentiality regarding employee salaries and pay scales. He also informed me that he fired the previous Payroll Department head for breaking that confidentiality by discussing employees’
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Tarika Gupta! Prof. David Smith! LGST001 (G6)! 29 September‚ 2014! ! ! The Ethics of Brain Death Ever since it was recognised by the Harvard Medical School in 1968‚ the concept of Brain Death has been surrounded by much controversy and ethical debate owing to its inconsistency with any biological or philosophical understanding of death. Recently‚ two cases of brain death made headlines and re-ignited public interest in the issue. What follows is an analysis of the ethical dilemma
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Facebook. In (2012). Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook Facebook beacon. In (2012). Wikipedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook_Beacon Martin‚ K. (n.d.). Facebook (a): Beacon and privacy. Corporate Ethics‚ Retrieved from http://www.corporate-ethics.org/publications/case-studies/ McCarthy‚ C. (2007). Facebook announces modifications to beacon advertising program. CNET‚ Retrieved from http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-9826724-36.html Carlson‚ N. (2010)
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Ethical Dilemma Paper Learning Team A ETH/321 23 February‚ 2015 CJ Hughes “It’s invisible to us‚ but there is a crime wave going on‚ unprecedented in human history”. This is the opening line to “Counterfeit Culture‚” a documentary about how counterfeit items enter the market‚ the kinds of goods normally purchased‚ and how it not only affects the global economy‚ but our own personal lives as well. In the last twenty years‚ counterfeit goods have exploded. This is because the way consumers
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Jennifer Sozio Section Instructor: Ms. Colleen Farrell Ethics: PHI-104-51-8 26 June 2012 THE MORAL ISSUE OF ABORTION The moral question on both sides of the abortion argument is when a fetus achieves personhood and is awarded moral status thus granting it rights. Does the fetus have a right to life at the use of the mother or does the mother ’s choice for autonomy over her body take precedence over the fetus? How do we begin to answer this highly debated question and what conclusions can
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In a case whose irony is not lost on those involved‚ an article about publishing ethics has been retracted because one of the authors re-used material he’d written for an earlier piece. But the authors and the journal’s editors have turned the episode into a learning opportunity. Here’s the notice for “Ethics and Integrity of the Publishing Process: Myths‚ Facts‚ and a Roadmap‚” published in 2011 by Marshall Schminke and Maureen L. Ambrose: The above article from Management and Organization
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Running head: Ethics Reflection Paper Ethics Reflection Paper University of Phoenix |Content |General Comments | |The paper explains the role of ethics and |The key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. The content of your | |social responsibility in developing a |write up is comprehensive‚ accurate‚ and persuasive. The conclusion is logical
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