The Ethical Dilemma in the Ford Pinto Case On August 10‚ 1978 three young girls died in a 1973 Ford Pinto after being stuck from the rear by a driver in a van. The Ford Pinto was completely engulfed in flames and the accident resulted in the death of the three young girls. Today‚ the debate continues regarding whether or not The Ford Motor Company was responsible for this case and many other cases involving the Pinto bursting into flames resulting in disfigurement or death. Ford has
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The following case study is a moral dilemma in which a doctor must chose a course of action with respect to patient’s case. In this case‚ the doctor must consider the morality‚ criminality‚ and ethical implications of killing‚ abortion‚ farmed organs‚ and allowing a patient suffer when there is a cure. Then and only then‚ can the doctor to determine what actions are morally permissible and allow to make an informed and proper decision as to what course of action he should take. The case study reveals
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According to studies 94 percent of vehicle accidents are caused by human error‚So as the evolution of vehicles continues‚ new technology has risen("Google Self-Driving Car). One vehicle that caught the public’s eye is the Self-Driving car. The only problem is that people are very concerned with this new idea. People are afraid of malfunctions and other related issues like hacking. Also cost is a big problem. Though there are malfunctions and affordability issues‚ Self-Driving cars are safe because
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Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma‚ Part 2: Spiritual Leader Interview Paula J. Mangus Grand Canyon University NRS-437V May 9‚ 2015 Interview Questions and Answers 1. What religious organization are you affiliated with? I am an ordained minister with the Centers for Spiritual Living out of Colorado. I have the title of “Reverend” but use “Pastor” because I take care of the spiritual needs of other people‚ whatever that may be. 2. How long have you been a pastor? 11 years 3. How do you
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of the lifesaving "cocktails". The issue is complicated by the fact that developing countries have poor infrastructure‚ poor health care systems and poverty that prevent the distribution of anti-AIDS drugs. The international community is facing a dilemma - How to balance the problem of drug accessibility in the developing world with the need to promote and fund research and development of new drugs in the developed world? Is the cost factor the only issue related to access to medicines? Analysis:
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HOW TO RESOLVE ETHICAL DILEMMA - a case study Business Ethics HOW TO RESOLVE ETHICAL DILEMMA A CASE STUDY CATWOE ANALYSIS By VIKRAM KARVE [An updated excerpt from my Article titled PUTTING ETHICS BEFORE BUSINESS by VIKRAM KARVE published in the Journal INDIAN MANAGEMENT (The Journal of the All India Management Association) Vol 36 No 10 October 1977 issue pp 51-53] Some people believe that ethics is of little concern to business people. Ethics is ethics and business is business
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Running Head: PSYCHOLOGY The Moral and Ethnic Dilemmas of Legalizing Marijuana The Moral and Ethnic Dilemmas of Legalizing Marijuana Introduction Drug addiction is one of the major problem‚ most of the people are suffering from this. This causes problem not only to the individual but also to his family who suffers the problem due to drug addiction of an individual. People who once addicted to drugs‚ it is very difficult for them to leave this habit and drug abuse
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Ethical Quiz Over the years there have been many breakthroughs in medical science. These findings have help use grow through history fighting new diseases to help the people of the world. But some studies were done out of pure hatred and misunderstanding. Some researchers abused power and ruined the lives of their participants. In 1932 the U.S. public Health service launched the the most horrific non-therapeutic experiment in medical history.The physicians of the experiment promised medical treatment
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I have a client whom I know to be HIV positive. I also know that he is sexually active and has not told any of his partners about this. Isn’t it my ethical responsibility to inform someone that he is‚ in effect‚ dangerous to others? Even if I am not a counselor‚ I would not be able to live with the fact that I have such an information and am putting some other life at risk. As a medical doctor‚ I was also bound by my Hippocrates oath to serve and bring no harm to others‚ “I will apply dietetic
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rural/community setting there are many unique ethical and legal situations that are not as prevalent in bigger communities. The smaller the communities the more likely the psychologist will have to deal with many situations instead of being able to specialize in a few types of counseling. This will make it important that the psychologist is competent and stays educated on many different fields APA ethical code 2.03. They also will run into issues with confidentiality APA ethical code 4.01. While they may provide
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