SCHOOL OF LAW Year 2013-14 Term 1 LAW001 ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Instructor: David N. Smith Practice Professor‚ School of Law Tel: Email: Office: 6828 0788 davidsmith@smu.edu.sg School of Law‚ Room 4044‚ Level 4 COURSE DESCRIPTION Issues of ethics and social responsibility arise in all professions and all aspects of life. The failure to anticipate‚ recognize and deal effectively with these issues can have serious implications for individuals‚ companies‚ governments
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role of an accountant has changed over time. Discuss the role of the accountant in modern business. I. Introduction A. Background B. Why is it important? C. Thesis statement: This essay will argue that the role of an accountant has dramatically changed over time because of three main reasons‚ focussing on the improvement of technology‚ the expansion of knowledge and the complexities of business. II. Body A. Descriptive questions ( the basic information of accountants) 1. What
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Dr. Barbara Wilson’s view on virtue ethics is that one’s “moral actions are guided by positive inner traits (virtues)‚ which rightly inform and guide a person’s behavior” (131). One should just be a good person and not look for a set of rules to follow in order to be a good person. Dr. Wilson’s “who you are an important as what you do” (132)‚ is a statement I agree with because‚ one should not do what they think is right for sake of the results of such. Living life just trying to be a good person
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the most. I decided to do that since I want my mother to be happy and my whole family. Even though there are two people in this problem who cannot get happiness still there are more than two people who can be happy. The decision of choosing family should be right. As I am a Cambodian child‚ I have the authority to listen to what my family say is good or bad. However‚ I have to follow what my families tell me to do; I still have the right to think what is good and what is bad. For this problem‚ I know
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registered charities are run by board of directors that are voted in by members of an organization. These organizations are not owner operated. The board of directors for NFP’s and registered charities usually consists of individuals who are leaders or experienced professionals in their respective communities (Carters‚ 2011). No individual has the right to any residual earnings or share capital in these organizations. This report will discuss the roles of directors and how they must perform these roles
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received $203 million as executive compensation. Although this award was inflated by Eisner ’s exercise of stock options‚ many examples of compensation in millions and tens of millions raise questions on how CEOs should be paid. Critics dispute that CEOs are deserving of their pay. CEOs downsize companies or perform badly‚ yet continue to draw a substantial salary. Unlike low level managers‚ it seems there is no formula for executive compensation. The disparity between the executive pay in US and that
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B S Venkatachalan‚ Bangalore Roll No. 521019300 Spring / February 2012 Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4 MU0017 –Talent Management - 4 Credits (Book ID: B1338) Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks) Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions. Q1. Describe the five stage approach for building a competency model. The development of competency models depends on the goals and objectives of the organisation‚ and the business that the organisation is in. In a
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Funeral directors exist in order to ensure that the funeral service operates professionally serving the needs of the deceased family and complying with legal guidelines. In this article‚ you will be able to understand the vital aspects of the funeral service business and beneficial ideas for people who wish to subscribe to a pre-paid funeral plan. Picking Up The Deceased Right after being informed concerning a certain death‚ funeral directors must ensure that dead person’s body is picked up and
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The definition of "ethics" according to Nelson and Trevino is "the principles‚ norms‚ and standards of conduct governing an individual or group" (p. 13). The success of any group‚ whether a community‚ business organization‚ or family unit depends on the development of a set of agreed upon ethics or rules of behavior. Sharing ethical standards fosters cohesion in groups and allows a harmonious work and living environment. Human civilization was built on the development of ethical standards and the
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also dedicated to rebalancing the accountancy profession by educating society regarding the business building role of management accountants and finance professionals working inside organizations. Most importantly‚ it provides a dynamic forum for management accounting and financial professionals to develop and advance their careers through its Certified Management Accountant. Benefits of IMA Being a member in the IMA perks up your leadership‚ management‚ and decision making abilities; many members
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