owners to sell back their cars. Some could argue that Volkswagen only acted illegally and not immorally as well. In the paper‚ I will be arguing that Volkswagen acted illegally and immorally based on Kantian ethics. Kantian ethics is an example of a deontological moral theory. Deontological is an ethical theory that uses rules to differentiate right from wrong. What’s right or wrong of an action is not based on its consequences but
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Applying Ethical Framework in Practice Confidentiality and privacy are two of the fundamental rights of every individual. Protecting these rights with respect to every patient’s personal information is not just ethical but a legal obligation as well. One of the key components of patient and nurse relationship is the assurance that each healthcare workers hold to respect‚ and that is to value and safeguard every patient’s information and their privacy. But when does the breach of confidentially happen
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Thinking and Decision Making Michael Ledford Mark Savell DJ Williams University of Phoenix MGT/350 Mr. Jerry Abendroth September 8‚ 2009 Thinking and Decision Making What are the parts of critical thinking? Believe it or not‚ a process of analysis takes place when thinking occurs. Basically‚ the conscious mind is presented with a situation and formulates a conclusion. However‚ the unconscious mind contributes to the conclusion through assumption. It is critical when thinking in order
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Important of Ethical Decision Making for the company As it was in the past‚ to do business ethically today is very important to guarantee success. Do the right thing and not expose the company into bad situations or possible lawsuits where the reputation and corporate image can be affected. Make a business with the only goal of bringing money and forgetting the importance of ethical principles has demonstrated that it only brings negative results. Why is important to have an ethical decision making
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The methodology for this report will focus upon both primary and secondary research methods which will be used to obtain the opinions of the asked passer. Needham et-al (2003) states that primary research mainly consists of data collected by an organisation‚ or individual‚ for their own purposes and are generally collated first hand from ‘the horses mouth’. Needham (2003) offers the opinion that the main methods of collating primary research are through conducting face to face interviews‚ telephone
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Three Approaches to Making Ethical Decisions Within an Educational Institution Ethical decision-making is essential in understanding and demonstrating values in educational institutions. Philosophical‚ social and moral principles and values accentuate ethical decision-making and shape the foundation for understanding the relationship between an individual’s values and decisions made in educational institutions. Administrating what an individual knows is right is not always straightforward‚ and determining
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I. STATEMENT/RECOGNITION OF DECISION REQUIREMENT/PROBLEM Facts of the Case Pinnacle is a small‚ publicly held Indiana-based machine tool company which is currently losing market shares due to aggressive pricing which have an impact on its profit margin. Don Anglos‚ Pinnacle’s CEO‚ heard a credible rumor that a chief competitor of Pinnacle is planning a hostile takeover of Hoilman‚ Inc. Don Anglos has to decide whether Pinnacle should attempt to acquire Hoilman‚ Inc.‚ a company known for
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Statistics and Decision Making A study on the impact of online shopping websites on student’s buying behavior in India. 2013 Lakshmi Muraleedharan Nair TP023857 MSc Global Marketing Management UCMF1210GMM Date: 20/03/2013 Statistics and Decision Making A study on the impact of online shopping websites on student’s buying behavior in India. 2013 Lakshmi Muraleedharan Nair TP023857 MSc Global Marketing Management UCMF1210GMM Date: 20/03/2013 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION
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If we would be viewing Ana’s situation using Kantian ethics‚ there would be no more arguments to discuss with regards to what would be the morally right thing to do on her situation. Kantian ethics had set it as absolute —whatever consequence that lies ahead‚ it is Ana’s duty to give birth to her child despite of its expected deficiency. This is because for Kantian ethics‚ a moral act is not based upon feelings or pity. Nor it is not based on the possibility of reward. Rather‚ a moral action is one
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of analytical tools to make evidence based decisions. We now collect more data than ever before‚ and have access to a growing stable of tools that have the capability to analysis data and provide information. This information can help managers and decision makers understand key metrics‚ discover new metrics and make more informed decisions. This can be applied where appropriate to short‚ medium and to long term business goals. Making informed decisions off more accurate data and the analysis of
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