Ariq Zaman MME 101 11/10/10 Ethical Theories The word ethics comes from the Greek word ethos‚ which means morals. Ethical theories are the basics of ethical analysis because they are the perspective from which guidance can be attained along the pathway to a decision. Each theory highlights different points such as forecasting the outcomes and following one ’s responsibilities to others in order to attain an ethically correct decision. “The moral rightness of an action‚ unlike the cultural
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Ethical violations is a topic which is commonly seen in the media about countries who the United Nations has classified or labeled as countries facing ethical issues such as human rights violations within the country. Ethics is a branch of philosophy‚ which involves systematizing‚ defending‚ and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. Ethics is branched off into three groups‚ which are Meta ethics‚ Normative ethics‚ and Applied ethics. Meta ethics is the focus on how we understand
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Example Response 1 to Ethical Dilemma 1 A review of Ethical Dilemma # 1 presents several issues to consider; the first being the counselor’s initial decision to meet with John‚ sans Phyllis. Section 3.05 of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Ethical Standards defines a multiple relationship as one that “occurs when a psychologist is in a professional role with a person and (1) at the same time is in another role with the same person . . .” (2002). The mere act of meeting with
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Ethical Scrap Book Part II Team D CJS/211 September 29‚ 2014 Michael Raneses Ethical Scrap Book Part II Sit down with a group of individuals and ask each one of the same exact question. It’s guaranteed that you will get several different answers. No two people are going to look at any situation exactly the same. This weeks’ lesson called for our team to answer questions and discuss our different answers. We are all able to come to a general consensus on how we felt about a few things. The topics
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Ethical egoism Explanation of the theory This moral theory states that everyone should act in their own self-interest. Even though we can act in the interests of others‚ we should always act only in our own interests. Ethical egoist may help their friends if they believe there is a long-term payoff or benefit doing so. One’s self-interest is often best followed by allowing others to pursue their self-interest as well. Sacrificing one’s short-term self-interest in order to maximize one’s long-term
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Ethical Perspective Ethical perspectives and styles vary among individuals. All types of ethical decisions‚ personal and business‚ are based on individual ethical perspectives and styles. The four prominent categories of ethical philosophy consist of character/virtue‚ obligation/deontology‚ results/utilitarianism‚ and equity/relativism. These ethical perspectives‚ when assessed correctly‚ can provide insight into general views and approaches used in making personal and business decisions. Character
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Ethical Consumerism What is ethical consumerism? Ethical consumerism is the purchasing of products and services produced in a way that minimizes social and environmental damage while avoiding products and services having a negative impact on society or the environment (http://www.scribd.com/doc/19589310/Contract-Law). Ethically made products are those that are produced with the least harm to the environment‚ animals‚ and humans. There are four types of ethical buying. The first one is positive
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Ethical Theories from different prospectives Robin Picciano Colorado Technical University PHIL 101-1403B-02 When dealing with ethics‚ there are many different theories that apply to what is right or wrong‚ and also what people should or should not do. All because something may seem or feel right for one person it may not always apply to another person or people in the society. Many people have their own beliefs and values as a person or while involving a society (Mackinnon
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Title: Ethical Vignette Abstract In this paper I will discuss the ethical vignette as it deals with confidentiality and ethical dilemmas that counselor’s face. I will reflect on a video presentation as well as the North Carolina rules and regulation and the ACA Code of Ethics as it relates to confidentiality and ethics. I will explain why confidentiality is important and what the rules says about it. This will help me and others to become a better counselor. Ethical Vignette Summary
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Ethical Dilemma 1) Do the end justify the means? Parties involved: Garreth Welch- Chairman and group CEO‚ 59 years old Richard Deakin- President of West Coast Operations and CEO of Columbia Solutions Catherine Simpsons- head of Sales at Columbia Solutions Ray Wilson- Financial Controller at Columbia Solutions The Company: A medium-sized corporation which owns a number of IT and media related companies in Canada. Garreth Welch founded the corporation. His business style is to identify
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