An Analysis of Ethical Principles in The Evaluation The term ‘ethical’‚ as I have come to apprehend it‚ is not just conforming to putative standards of conduct‚ but dealing with what is good or bad and with moral duty and obligation. Thomas A. Schwandt‚ a professor at the University of Illinois‚ notes that “while we can live in a world without standards and guidelines‚ we cannot live in a world without ethics.” Although‚ standards and guidelines have become prominent and are important guides in
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using Kohlberg’s moral development model and by examining major ethical systems‚ namely deontology and utilitarianism‚ a clear understanding of the factors influencing this type of decision-making can be gained. Specifically‚ utilitarianism‚ Kant’s categorical imperative and the doctrine of double effect address the decision from differing viewpoints‚ providing the decision maker with compelling evidence to support both angles of the ethical and moral dilemma presented in the decision at hand. A decision
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HSM 410 Ethical Considerations 2/8/2012 Ethical considerations for providing emergency contraception’s to rape victims requires all hospitals to provide information and access to emergency contraceptive to victims of sexual assault. Plan B‚ an oral synthetic hormone‚ is the most common type of emergency contraception and is often called the “morning after pill.” Supporters of the legisla¬tion argue that emergency contraception is a medically accepted way of preventing
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Outsourcing: Is It Ethical? Outsourcing has become a very hot topic in our country over the last few years. Many Americans view this topic as very controversial and unethical. Outsourcing is also known as the offshoring of American jobs. These jobs are being sent to foreign countries all over the world. Under George Bush’s administration the American economy lost 1.6 million jobs. Outsourcing to other countries is not limited to one business sector or profession; almost all professions are
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ETHICAL NEUTRALITY In what follows‚ when we use the term “evaluation” we will mean‚ where nothing else is implied or expressly stated‚ practical value-judgments as to the unsatisfactory or satisfactory character of phenomena subject to our influence. The problem involved in the “freedom” of a given discipline from evaluations of this kind‚ i.e.‚ the validity and the meaning of this logical principle‚ is by no means identical with the question which is to be discussed shortly‚ namely‚ whether in
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Ethical Dilemma PlentErgy is an openly traded oil and gas exploration company with operations mostly in Texas and Oklahoma. We do not want to miss the oil exploration in North Dakota. We are highly skilled in hydraulic fracturing or fracking‚ which is a technique that is used to release oil and gas from rock formations. We are confident that we could use fracking safely to release oil and gas from sites in North Dakota. The ethical dilemma that stands in the way is fracking is closely linked to
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Ethical perspectives: Friedman vs. Drucker‚ Murphy Bridget K. Johnson Northcentral University Ethics in Business (MGT7019-8) Professor George Ackerman November 10‚ 2012 Abstract Business ethics is a controversial topic. The concept of business ethics will be discussed compared to general ethical theories and consequences drawn and an expression of different writer’s interpretation of business ethics and social responsibility. Ethical perspectives: Friedman vs. Drucker‚ Murphy This
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Analysis of Ethical Dilemma from Current Events Ethical Decision Making in Health Care May 01‚ 2011 Analysis of Ethical Dilemma from Current Events There are many types of ethical dilemmas that plague the medical field but never is a dilemma more important than when dealing with life and death. In situations such as these‚ one must follow their own moral compass. When the case involves an entire hospital going against their religious mandates for the life of a woman‚ the decision
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Ethical Approaches Four Ethical Approaches Four Ethical Approaches- By Buie Seawell‚ Daniels College of Business‚ University of Denver There are many ways to define "ethics‚" almost as many as there are ethicists. For our purposes‚ let’s use this definition: Ethics is the discipline and practice of applying value to human behavior (as well as to the constructs of human culture particularly to morality‚ customs and laws) resulting in meaningfulness. From the earliest moments of recorded human
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Chapter 4 Addressing Individuals’ Common Ethical Problems Contents: (Please note: the Instructor Guide for every chapter will follow this structure.) 1. Chapter Outline 2. Teaching Notes 3. In-Class Exercises 4. Homework Assignments 5. Additional Resources Chapter Outline I. Introduction A. Indentifying Your Values – and Voicing Them II. People Issues A. Discrimination B. Harassment‚ Sexual and Otherwise III. Conflicts of Interest A. What Is It? B. How Can We
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