After careful consideration of the lawsuits presented in Chapter 20 of the text‚ this writer chose two lawsuits that violate standards in which important future cases were based upon due to the outcomes of these cases. The first case is that within an employment setting in which testing was used to determine employee performance‚ yet was considered to not be valid or reliable. Griggs vs. Duke Power Company‚ 1971 brought to question if the testing that was being used to hold back African Americans
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and then comparing these events to real life stories such as “Abandoned in Iraq; We did our job as interpreters; why has the U.S reneged on its promise?” by Tariq and "Iraq ’s Young Blood" by Christian Caryl provide insight. The question‚ is war ethical‚ should always be the first question asked and the first question answered before engaging in such a world altering‚ life changing endeavor. One must be sure that purpose of war is to bring peace. “That its essential aim is always peace‚ so if peace
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Ethical Perspective: The Role of Social Media in Recruitment and Selection “A” is a Bangladeshi holding company that conducts its business all over the world. The company aims to be recognized as a global brand and is currently in the process of expanding its operation. To achieve its goal of global expansion‚ “A” is looking to hire new executives who are young‚ energetic and outgoing. The executives should have good communication skill as they will have to correspond with potential clients from
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Issue: Confronting Ethical Dilemmas Review of Subject: Situation 1‚ Problem Statement per Assignment 2 Description Kay Smith is one of your top-performing subordinates. She has shared with you her desire to apply for promotion to a new position just announced in a different division of the company. This will be tough on you since recent budget cuts mean you will be unable to replace anyone who leaves‚ at least for quite some time. Kay knows this and‚ in all fairness‚ has asked your permission before
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Personal Ethical Statement The preferred ethical lens is considered to be none periscope or paralysis. The report says that I can see the gifts and the weaknesses of each lens and able to move fluidly among them to adapt the right tools to each situation to ensure the best outcome. I have the mature ability to use the right tools in a given situation or paralyzed belief that everyone has a valid point. The mature expression of this position has no blind spot. I can see both the strengths and
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Assignment 2: Growing Places - Individual Case Study Analysis Four years into the job‚ a top executive has revitalized his company’s financial performance. But his verbal gaffes threaten to ruin staff morale‚ alienate customers‚ and drag down the firm’s share price. Is it time for him to go? “H DANIEL VASCONCELLOS ere’s where the one-year-olds hang Judy Snow‚ the vice president of corout‚” said Evan Breyer‚ the chairman porate affairs‚ led everyone inside. Four and founder of Growing Places
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Read the articles below and analyze the ethical and legal aspects of the actions taken by the cola giants. What‚ if anything‚ should they do? Indian Coke‚ Pepsi Laced with Pesticides‚ Says NGO By Ranjit Devraj Inter Press Service August 5‚ 2003 NEW DELHI -- One of India’s leading voluntary agencies‚ the Center for Science and Environment (CSE) said Tuesday that soft drinks manufactured in India‚ including those carrying the Pepsi and Coca-Cola brand names‚ contain unacceptably high levels
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Work within a legal and ethical framework CHCCS4100C Assessment 2 Case Study Report Due date: 8th April‚ 2013 18701 Certificate IV in Community Services 2013 Samuel Waldock Student number: 367816562 Question 1: Identify the important laws and legal requirements that a community service worker needs to be aware of when working with clients in this scenario/situation. Briefly explain why they are important. EDUCATION ACT NSW 1990 Section 21B – Compulsory school
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1. Introduction Moral reasoning is defined as “individual or collective practical reasoning about what‚ morally‚ one ought to do”. The theory introduces two moral principles: consequentialist principle‚ which determines an act’s morality by its consequences‚ and categorical principle‚ which assesses an act by looking at its certain duties and rights despite the outcomes. To some extent‚ these two principles seem to contradict each other‚ which may become obstacles for achieving reasonable actions
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business practices‚ as exuded by Enron and WorldCom for example‚ business leaders and governing agencies realize the importance of ethical behavior. Although there is not a clear cut or standard set of attributes that constitute an effective and ethical leader‚ there are several common aspects that can be identified. The most important attributes of an effective and ethical leader are trustworthiness and accountability. Employees must feel that they can trust their managers in any and every
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