Category: Ethics

Character and Virtue Ethics The philosophical notion of virtue ethics claims that an individual’s ethical thinking relies primarily on his or her character traits. According to this theory, people’s moral choices are governed by their character traits rather than by set moral rules or the probable consequences of their actions. In virtue ethics, a person…

Introduction Ethical norms and standards play a crucial role in any organization. Government agencies, in particular, require their employees to follow strict protocols to ensure they serve the country and its citizenry with integrity and grace. Nevertheless, conflicts may arise if one’s ethical standards do not align with those they are mandated to follow by…

This paper looks upon the case of Amish midwifes through the lens of utilitarian theory of ethics. The main tenets of this theory state that the correctness of any action should be viewed on the basis of its circumstances. Thus, it is essential to determine whether an action brings joy and happiness to the individuals…

Introduction In the discussion presented, Jo Ellen is admitted to the hospital after an incident involving a medical drug overdose. Judging by the attitudes of the patient, along with the information provided on the Notarized Advance Directive, it becomes clear that the 53-year-old has attempted to decisively end her life. After being admitted to the…

Care is a fundamental way of relationships between relatives, couples, and family and a basic instinct inherent in almost all living organisms. Indeed, even animals take care of each other: when a female brings food to children, it is also considered as a manifestation of care. However, it took on a developed character among people,…

Using animals in medical research is a complex ethical issue since the lack of proven consciousness in creatures other than humans imposes certain societal obligations. Ethical theories allow society to flesh out a position on this issue and take one side based on its principles (Arnason, 2020). According to utilitarian theory, using animals in medical…

The case of 33-year-old Janie presents a situation where a social worker needs to make a sensible decision. Janie, who had mental problems for the first time, was moved to an outpatient by her psychiatrist. At the same time, the hospital’s risk management director claimed that I needed to communicate with Child Protective Services (CPS).…

Table of Contents Implementation of ethical culture in the team Understanding professionalism Relationship between law and code of ethics The corporation as a social agent Works Cited Implementation of ethical culture in the team After completing high school, I joined a local youth club. The club was established to provide youths with information and knowledge…

One of the serious crimes known to violate human rights is human trafficking. Idang (2013) defines human trafficking as “the forced transfer, recruitment, and receipt of people for purposes of mistreatment or exploitation” (p. 50). More often than not, the victims are compelled to engage in prostitution, offer forced labor, or donate their body organs…

Table of Contents Risks and Threats of Company Data Ways to Ensure Data Protection and Business Continuity Conclusion References Data security is one of the key points of business success regardless of the company’s size and scope of activities. There is plenty of information that is difficult or impossible to recover or replace in case…