Essays Tagged: "ethical concerns"

Human Cloning Should Not Be Banned.

ed into an unfertilized sheep egg to produce a lamb with identical DNA, has generated an outpour of ethical concerns. These concerns are not about Dolly, the now famous sheep, nor even about the consi ... eding industry, but rather about the possibility of cloning humans. For the most part, however, the ethical concerns being raised are exaggerated and misplaced, because they are based on erroneous vie ...

(12 pages) 707 3 4.3 Mar/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Genetics & Genome Projects

Human Cloning isn't as scary as it sounds

into an unfertilized sheep egg to produce a lambwith identical DNA--has generated an outpouring of ethical concerns. Theseconcerns are not about Dolly, the now famous sheep, nor even about theconside ... reeding industry, butrather about the possibility of cloning humans. For the most part, however,the ethical concerns being raised are exaggerated and misplaced, becausethey are based on erroneous view ...

(5 pages) 128 0 3.7 Mar/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Schizophrenia, a basic definition and description of the illness

hen diagnosing the disease, treatment and control of the disease, and finally some of the legal and ethical concerns surrounding those who suffer from schizophrenia.To start with since there is nothin ... because the shock therapy may lead to damage of the neurons.(Torrey, 1983).There are many legal and ethical concerns surrounding those with schizophrenia and their families. One of these is involuntar ...

(7 pages) 221 0 4.6 Sep/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Mental Health

Critical Issue Analysis Does Blowing the Whistle Violate Company Loyalty?

Whistle blowing is informing on illegal and unethical practices in the workplace. It is becoming increasingly common as employees speak out about ... Robert A. Larmer, an associate professor of philosophy, argues that attempting to stop illegal or unethical company activities may be the highest type of company loyalty an employee can display.Under ... gations of confidentiality and loyalty, making it an obligation to blow the whistle on illegal or unethical acts.Now that I have set down the some moral ground rules that help determine if one is just ...

(6 pages) 429 2 4.0 Jan/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

"A View From The Bridge" by Arthur Miller.

so that the resolution of conflict appears as a 'natural' or inevitable consequence of the moral or ethical concerns raised in the play. Discuss""Above all else, tragedy requires the finest appreciati ... ing class patriarch, means that "A View from the Bridge" encompasses both contextual and universal, ethical subversions, such that the resolution is seemingly the 'natural' consequence.In the role if ...

(5 pages) 77 0 3.7 Jul/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Technology and Workplace Stressfor Organizational Behavior Course.

earning and the ability to work from anywhere. Regardless, the management must be conscience of the ethical concerns involving the relationship between technology and workplace stress.Due to high avai ... lly managers to maintain the proper use of technology to work smarter, not harder.Management has an ethical responsibility to be aware of and attempt to limit workplace stress whether caused by techno ...

(3 pages) 236 0 5.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Discuss: The ethical problems and issues faced by archaeology in terms of questions like "who owns the past?"

These ethical concerns fall into three broad areas. First, there is the question of how to treat human rem ... l people, the descendants of the original owners or archaeologists is deeply controversial. A third ethical problem concerns the preservation of sites. Should battlefields be left alone as memorials, ...

(1 pages) 41 0 3.1 Apr/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Archaeology

Transgenic species

imitations or selective breeding. There are many uses for transgenic species, there are a number of ethical concerns with the procedure, limiting its current usage. Transgenic organisms can be created ... cals, biotechnology, agriculture and fish culture. Many of its uses have strict restrictions due to ethical and environmental concerns.Transgenic species have a number of medical uses, for example wit ...

(4 pages) 71 1 3.6 Aug/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

The Stanford Prison Study done by Philip Zimbardo,discuss how Zimbardo's findings apply to similar real-life events happening today. Be sure to find and present examples

conditions with the prisons systems. The study of people has raises many vital questions about the ethical concerns for sociological research. Even though those questions did arise at that time the r ...

(1 pages) 88 0 3.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

"Whistle-blowing".

the act of organisation members, either former or current, disclosing information on illegal and unethical practices within the organisation to parties internal or external to the organisation, who c ... an take action. It is becoming increasingly common as more and more employees speak out about their ethical concerns. It cannot be denied that whistleblowing is accompanied by a range of problems, for ...

(8 pages) 294 1 4.5 Sep/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Ethics and Social Responsibilities

the corporation is no longer a concern.Social ImpactIn contrast to the economic impact of the above ethical statement, the social impacts are very different. Many possibilities of the outcome of decis ... corporation to self regulate. If it doesn't, the corporation runs the risk of becoming viewed as un-ethical. However, a company's directors have a responsibility to mitigate all expenses that are not ...

(3 pages) 335 0 2.0 Jun/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Liquid Chemical Company Case Study

understanding of quantitative and qualitative information, a grasp of legal issues, sensitivity to ethical concerns and an ability to discern fact from decision.Virtually all business decisions invol ... d cost figures. Most business decisions also require an examination of legal issues, sensitivity to ethical implications, and an ability to distinguish fact from opinion. Thus, while incremental analy ...

(10 pages) 179 0 5.0 Jul/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Pro - Cloning essay

ial. (Raeburn) The news of the successful cloning of an adult sheep Dolly has caused an outburst of ethical concerns. These concerns are not about Dolly, but rather about the possibility of cloning hu ... ut Dolly, but rather about the possibility of cloning human-beings. For the most part, however, the ethical concerns being raised are exaggerated and misplaced, because they are based on mistaken view ...

(3 pages) 35 0 3.0 Dec/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Biotechnology

Steroids

ery age and race. The use continues to grow, even with a lengthy list of serious health, legal, and ethical concerns. Because of our society's adoration of muscle, athletes put their athletic goals hi ... drugs for hiding steroid use are very effective, but this behind-closed-doors steroid use poses an ethical dilemma: is it fair? Most athletes choose to train and compete with nothing more than hard w ...

(9 pages) 57 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

Ethical Surgery and Technology

n been blamed for the continual rise in medical costs. As this advancement of technology continues, ethical concerns have become a leading issue among Americans. Ethics are consistently a concern rela ... nologist, biologist, and doctors to take their business overseas especially if their business is of ethical concerns in the United States.The doctor in the following scenario wants to use advanced med ...

(9 pages) 80 0 0.0 May/2008

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights

Africa-Ethics and Environmental Case Study

hood, is an ever growing problem within a continent of so much internal turbulence and instability. Ethical concerns and responsibilities must be viewed from multiple perspectives before a universal a ... ; the epidemic is sure to rise before it gets better. In the midst of primate and animal slaughter, ethical responsibilities in conservation and animal protection are needed.Ethical Positions and Resp ...

(9 pages) 42 0 0.0 Sep/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Human Genome Project

ifications of the human genome project. Many people are afraid of the frightening possibilities and ethical dilemmas.The Human Genome project formally began in 1990. It was a 13-year effort coordinate ... prove tools for data analysis, transfer related technologies to the private sector, and address the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) that may arise from the project. A Genome is the total of a ...

(2 pages) 11 0 3.7 Feb/2009

Subjects: Science Essays

The Right to Die - An ethical argument for the civil right of one to die either by suicide or physician assisted mercy killing

ee of burdening loved ones with a financial nightmare?Euthanasia is one of the most divisive social-ethical concerns faced in the United States today. Given the valid arguments from both the proponent ... his seems to give rise to an exceptional case.There is an assortment of positions, based on various ethical theories that one can take to resolve this issue of euthanasia. With the intention of keepin ...

(9 pages) 70 0 3.7 Mar/2009

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics

Organizational Issues and Trends

the fact that diversity enhances performance. This paper will attempt to evaluate the business and ethical concerns of doing business in a global environment.American companies suffered in the recent ... ere for years to come.Globally Operating a Business can become a challenge when considering what is ethical and what isn't; what may be legal practices in one country may not be for another. The best ...

(4 pages) 68 0 0.0 Aug/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Ethical Issues in Human Resource Management

the organization. A critical part of designing these aspects effectively requires consideration of ethical concerns at each stage.Staffing is comprised of systems designed to recruit and select emplo ... view, and receives a job offer. Of course, different employers may only use a subset of these steps.Ethical dilemmas emerge at a number of junctures within the staffing process. Within recruiting, org ...

(11 pages) 98 0 0.0 Oct/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management