Category: Ethics

  • Honesty and Trust in Business Ethics

    Trust is an important element of any ethical framework, especially when building durable and reliable relationships with clients and business partners. Nevertheless, business lives by its own rules, according to which sometimes it is necessary to resort to contradictory practices. The second chapter of Honest Work by Ciulla, Martin & Solomon (2013) provides articles which…

  • Ethical Decision-Making Rules at Work

    Table of Contents Introduction The Principle of Utility Moral Community The Standard of Rightness Rule Consequentialism Decision Procedure Conclusion References Introduction People make decisions about right and wrong every day in their professional and daily life. Personal experience, social skills, individual morality, and ethics are commonly used. Most often, this process is effortless and unconscious,…

  • Euthanasia as an Ethical Issue

    An intentional action committed to ending someone’s pain or suffering is euthanasia. This term is known as ‘mercy killing’ or ‘physician suicide.’ It is possible to divide it into two categories: voluntary euthanasia and involuntary euthanasia. Euthanasia is classified as either voluntary or involuntary, depending on whether or not the patient gives their agreement before…

  • Ethics of Care (EOC) and Healthcare

    Table of Contents Introduction History and development Difference between EOC and Common Normative Ethical Philosophies Self-Reflection EOC Resources Conclusion References Introduction EOC is a feminist philosophical perception that uses rational and context-bound methodology toward principles and decision-making. Caring is a universal attribute of human relationships and is the basis of many social connections. For people…

  • Academic Integrity Dilemma: Utilitarianism vs. Virtue Ethics

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Using the Utilitarian Approach Analysis Using the Virtue Ethics Conclusion References Introduction Signing a class attendant for an absentee to enable them to get extra credit is a moral and ethical dilemma. The extra credit may be essential for the student to pass and achieve an academic goal. However, signing…

  • Comparing Two Ethical Approaches: Utilitarianism and Social Contract Ethics

    Ethical norms have one important common characteristic – they regulate the relationship between people in society who act for the benefit of others of their free will. In other words, ethical standards are a more comprehensive concept than laws since most members of society obey them based on internal, personal prerequisites. This paper aims to…

  • Examples of Ethical and Unethical Leadership in History

    Introduction In order to manage the processes occurring within groups, be it in business, politics, education, or any other sphere, it is particularly interesting to study informal ways of influencing interpersonal relationships. In this regard, one of the most relevant areas in modern social sciences has become theoretical and practical research into the phenomenon of…

  • The Code of Ethics: Term Definition

    The results from the game show the core values that describe my code of ethics include independence, impartiality, wisdom, and awareness. I value individual rights and the well-being of everyone in society. These two aspects work together to achieve the best outcomes. I also strongly value the universal principles of rationality and sensibility. These two…

  • Analysis of Ethical Problems in Research

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Rural areas are far from having the resources to fully and successfully provide health care to the population, leading to various problems such as accessibility and data protection. As part of their study, Coombs et al. (2022) analyzed the rural community that experiences barriers to obtaining highly…

  • Ethical Analysis of End-of-Life Decisions

    Table of Contents Introduction The Fallenness of The World The Hope of Resurrection Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Values and Considerations Options Decision Conclusion References Introduction In this ethical analysis, we will examine the case of George, a successful attorney and legal scholar recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative disease affecting the nerve cells…