Essays Tagged: "ethical theories"
Afirmative action in workplace: discussing with Kantian and Utilitarian theories
qualified for the position just to fulfill hiring requirements, while using Kantian and Utilitarian ethical theories to justify each side of the issue.Affirmative action policies can be described as a ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy
Ethical Hedonism.
Ethical Theories - Ethical HedonismThe name given to the group of ethical systems that hold, with va ... e the sum of pleasure are thereby constituted right, and, conversely, what increases pain is wrong. Ethical Hedonism is usually associated with the Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus who taught people ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
Enron Corp. was one of the world's largest energy, commodities and services companies.
ccounting Practices.B. Roles of Key Players.III. Analysis of the ProblemA. Causes of the problem.B. Ethical TheoriesIV. AlternativesA. Alternative actions per different theories.B. Corrective actions ... es.Symptoms of Enron's problemsThe symptoms of Enron's problems can be attributed to a variety of unethical corporate practices. These lofty and irregular practices led to the company's failure in man ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies
'Evaluating Utilitarianism' - What are the main features of Utilitarianism as an ethical theory? Examine and consider criticisms that have been made against Utilitarianism.
What are the main features of Utilitarianism as an ethical theory? (10 marks)Examine and consider criticisms that have been made against Utilitarianism ... and consider criticisms that have been made against Utilitarianism. (10 marks)Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that pivots around the belief that morality should be judged by consequence and the w ... al, depends upon the number to which it brings the greatest happiness. A decision can be defined as ethically correct under the theory of Utilitarianism if the moral choice provides the 'greatest good ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature
Enron Case Study
ccounting Practices.B. Roles of Key Players.III. Analysis of the ProblemA. Causes of the problem.B. Ethical TheoriesIV. AlternativesA. Alternative actions per different theories.B. Corrective actions ... es.Symptoms of Enron's problemsThe symptoms of Enron's problems can be attributed to a variety of unethical corporate practices. These lofty and irregular practices led to the company's failure in man ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies
Critically Discuss Utilitarianism as an Ethical Theory. What are the Problems that Confront Utiliatarianism as a Theory of Public Policy?
e all with the usefulness of human activity. Utilitarianism has been one of the most influential of ethical theories, and the one most widely used in ordinary 'common-sense' decisions. Jeremy Bentham ... is own happiness is not guaranteed by the actions of others. In summation then Utilitarianism as an ethical theory aims at promoting the greatest consequences or good for the greatest number but in te ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays
Business Ethics and the Merck & Co., Inc. Case Study
y is to show whether the business decisions made by the management team of Merck pharmaceutical are ethical. Using corporate assets for charitable purposes, the company manufactures and distributes a ... called Mectizan at no charge to impoverished nations and their inhabitants.I will expound on three ethical theories and then analyze the Merck case according to each theory, summarizing how the autho ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers
A Bioethical case study on fetal alcohol syndrome By Jessica Baker
1.0 SYNOPSIS:This report aims to outline the bioethical issue of fetal alcohol syndrome whilst also discussing the various positions of stakeholders ... to be understood as one type of applied ethics; it represents the application of general normative ethical theories, principles, and rules to therapeutic practice, health care resources and delivery ... system and retard that growth (Access Excellence 2004).4.0 QUESTION ONE:Identify and define the bioethical issue involved in fetal alcohol syndrome:For over a century fetal alcohol syndrome, commonly ...
Subjects: Science Essays
Computer Ethics
idi, Computer Ethics can be viewed as the efforts of professional philosophers to apply traditional ethical theories, for instance utilitatianism, Kantianism, or virtue ethics to issues regarding the ... nment mostly due to the U.S. Patriot Act. Computer Ethics tries to study and analyze the social and ethical impact of technology in society.Computer Ethics in recent years have grown to a major field ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking
Establish whether there is an ethical theory that can be successfully applied to business organisations
The object of this essay is to establish whether there is an ethical theory that can be successfully applied to business organisations. In order to answer this q ... business organisations. In order to answer this question, it is necessary first to define the major ethical theories, which are utilitarianism, deontology and virtue ethics, before determining whether ... ontology and virtue ethics, before determining whether there are any other options. After that, the ethical needs, problems and limitations of work organisations will have to be examined so that the d ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
Morality and Sociological views of philosophy
ending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. Philosophers today frequently divide ethical theories into three general subject areas: metaethics, which investigates where our ethical ... God? The values distilled by our parental figures and mentors? Subjectivism, egoism, virtue ethics, ethical relativism, utililitarianism, and categorical imperative are the philosophical categories us ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics
Ethical Relativism and the Hindu Culture
Ethical Relativism tells us that our moral beliefs tend to reflect the culture in which we grew up i ... we grew up in. If this is so, there can be no universal moral standards for us to adhere to as some ethical theories such as Kantianism would have us believe. Because people in different societies mak ... ay I disagree with this because it's morally wrong in my "culture" would be accepting the theory of ethical relativism & I simply can't do that. I believe this act is wrong because I believe that ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith
Ethics Theories Table.
The ethics theories table is a discussion of several ethical theories. In this paper I will discuss the duty-based ethics, goal-based ethics, right-based ... a definition that portrays ethics as highly personal and relative (Trevino& Nelson,). The first ethical theory in the table is Duty-based which is an "individuals conceived of as having absolute, ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology
With Utilitarianism on the Mind
n making process and possibly avoid satisfying human greed and selfishness. There are actually many ethical theories to consider when working with others and making decisions. One of the theories is u ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays
Kantian ethics: In search of flawless morals
als; such path is not static, but rather an utterly dynamic path.Kant's major criticism of previous ethical theories aims toward their lack of consideration for the inseparable duality which supports ... ll times. It is thus that by following the categorical imperative, one is able to consistently make ethical choices which are not biased, but rather autonomous. Following this self-recursive golden ru ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy
Ethical Implications on Society: An Analysis of Wilkinson's "Inequality and Health"
onduct, which raises issues within our society such as, inequality, justice, technology and health. Ethical theories tend to be of most importance in society, and play a valuable role in analysing the ... ct on individual's own autonomy. It would follow that economic inequalities within society, propose ethical dilemmas in the struggle between autonomy of the individual and the State.Autonomy and the S ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics
With Utilitarianism on the Mind
n making process and possibly avoid satisfying human greed and selfishness. There are actually many ethical theories to consider when working with others and making decisions. One of the theories is u ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics
Ethics
1. Ethics is the investigation into the conceptual and theoretical ethical resources for solving ethical problems and into the solutions to them.2. Ethics is s ... s from religion.4. Laws also inform us about how we ought to live. Some laws are related to ethical problems, but legal considerations are not the same as ethical ones. Laws are rules of condu ... same as ethical ones. Laws are rules of conduct established by governments or punishment.5. Ethical theories provide clear and reasonable concepts to use in responding to ethical problems. Mor ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers
"International Business-What Isn't Morally Permissible and How to Deal With It"
acing is the issue of international business ethics. Rarely does a long amount of time pass without ethical world business issues appearing in the news. International bribery, corruption, and clashing ... ashing values and traditions are a few examples. I intend to give some guidelines in agreement with ethical theories for proper international business so unethical situations can be avoided. A major f ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers
PROFFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILTY
the patient had given an advanced refusal of treatment.The discussion will centre on the legal and ethical issues involved with regards to the patient's rights of refusal of treatment, taking into ac ... aking into account the concepts of consent, capacity of consent, best interests and non-maleficence.Ethical Theories, Principles and The NMC Code of Conduct:When confronted with a situation such as th ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Mental Health