Category: Ethics
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Ethical Objectivism and Ethical Relativism
Introduction As a Chinese official who uses moral relativism, I found there were no ethical standards for me during the repression in China in 1989. Thus, the solution of these pro-democracy movements is dispersing the demonstrators to protect their society. On the night of June 3 to 4, it was decided to send tens of…
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Ethics in International Affairs
Ethical challenges in the international system There are outstanding issues within the international system that have been perceived as ethical challenges by scholars. As an example, the issue of human rights, military force, and international intervention in states has sparked unending debate among realists. For instance, human rights have become a discourse that has grossly…
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Engineering Ethics, Patent and Legal Issues
The issue of Engineer Z failing to communicate with his employer about the legal implications of patent rights does not create favorable conditions for his efforts. According to United States v. Dubilier Condenser Corp., an employee who has a contract that includes information about his or her rights to inventions related to one’s work has…
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American Psychological Association’s Ethics Code
Modern society often espouses a completely different between the professional and personal segments of an individual’s life. Is there an ethical separation between the personal and professional activities of the psychologist? Why or why not? There is a clear ethical boundary that separates the professional and personal activities of a psychologist. This distinction is stipulated…
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Law: Human Service Ethics
Table of Contents Introduction Code of ethics for Human Service Professionals Business Ethics The challenge of ethical behaviour Suggestions on resolving the ethical problem References Introduction Since the human service segment is a large field, it is at times tricky to describe. In the broad sense, human service institutions have the purpose of satisfying people’s…
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Kantian Ethics Case Application
Table of Contents The Issue and Context My Argument Premises Conclusion Works Cited Ethical practices are crucial for business operations since they promote social and economic growth. Therefore, it is primal for organizations to always consider the welfare of the communities they operate in. Manufacturing and mining companies can expose the community to hazardous materials…
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Ethics. “The Responsible Administrator” by Cooper
Table of Contents Introduction Internal controls External controls Conclusion Reference Introduction In part two, chapter six of his book, The Responsible Administrator, Cooper (2012) gives a guideline on how to maintain responsible conduct in public organizations. He identifies four major components of responsible conduct which are individual attributes, organizational structure, organizational culture, and societal expectations.…
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Virtue Ethics and Education: Can We Teach Character?
The ethics of virtue today is one of the three main approaches in normative ethics. It can be characterized as an approach that attaches particular importance to virtues and moral character. This is put in contrast to approaches that emphasize the importance of responsibilities and rules or the consequences of actions. Aristotle’s ethics of virtue…
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A Case in Point of an Ethical Conundrum
Table of Contents Introduction Ethical Concerns Comparison of Ethical Theories Ethical Decision Making with the Fisher’s Model Proposed Resolution References Introduction The professor’s office serves as the location for this case study. Department Chair Ben seeks advice from adjunct professor Jenny. Ben assigns Jenny a class she has never taken before and for which she…
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Ethical Frameworks and Their Main Categories
Table of Contents Ethical Frameworks Deontological Ethical Framework Teleological Ethical Framework Virtue Ethical Framework Main Philosopher Proponents of each Main Criticisms of each Ethical Standard Application of Philosophy in Public Safety References Ethical Frameworks Ethical frameworks are divided into three categories: deontological, virtue and teleological. There are two central principles upon which they classify various…