Deontology and the Categorical Imperative Applied to the Adelphia Communications Scandal In July of 2002‚ five officials of the Adelphia cable-television company were arrested on the charge of gross corporate fraud conducted by members of the Rigas family. The events which transpired during the Adelphia scandal were some of the most egregious to date with an estimated "$100 million‚ hiding more than $2 billion in debt the family incured‚ and lying to the public about Adelphia ’s operations and
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of action‚ whether it is good or bad. However‚ it can be difficult to determine just what the consequences should be when making a cost-benefit analysis. For the purposes of discussion‚ we will utilize the infamous Ford Pinto case as a study in utilitarian ethical theory and its business application. The Ford Pinto was a car produced from 1971-1978 that was conceptualized to compete with smaller Japanese imports that were gaining American market share at the time. The goal was to produce a
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being but sacrificing one for greater good is plausible. Counter argument of Immanuel Kant’s moral deontology claim‚ it is immoral to consider a human being as a means to an end. John Mills’ actions are right as long they promote happiness‚ wrong if they produce the opposite of happiness as the reply for the counter argument. In conclusion‚ I would ethically rectify my claim in supporting utilitarian argument. Singer claimed that it is wrong to choose animals as research subjects in order to benefit
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Bear Stearns Bailout “The Fed did not bailout Bear at taxpayer expense‚ but enabled – as it is mandated – the financial markets to continue to function. History will call the Fed’s action the right move at the right time”‚ says Jeremy Siegel‚ Ph.D. The Bear Stearns Company began a financial meltdown in July 2007. By March 2008‚ it was ready to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Some people believe that the Federal Reserve should not have stepped in to bailout Bear Stearns because it was rewarding
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discussing a few theories that I feel have some key concepts which point to what the good ultimately is: egoism‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontology. Egoism values the desires of the individual the most‚ and this is most important to the individual. Utilitarianism‚ on the other hand‚ needs to be impartial in order to value each individual’s happiness equally. Deontology also conflicts with both of these other theories because it is not consequentialist like utilitarianism‚ and does not always benefit
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Aaron Feuerstein & Malden Mills MGMT 368 ~ Business Ethics July 21‚ 2013 “The Mensch of Malden Mills” Aaron Feuerstein is well-known in the community of Lawrence‚ Massachusetts as the owner of Malden Mills. Perhaps more importantly‚ he is known as the man who cares about his workers and goes out of his way to help them; the man with deep convictions to see things through to the end because he is a man who keeps his word. Mr. Feuerstein is also known around the globe as one of the only businessmen
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Based on deontology theory‚ the doctor should have looked at Sara’s best interests‚ as an individual‚ before making any decision in relation to euthanasia. According to the codes of conduct‚ the patient should have been allowed to make her decision regarding the matter of resuscitation. According to deontology theory‚ obedience to a duty or rule determines the rightness or wrongness of an action‚ thus the doctor’s
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values in nursing practice. This study aimed to explore and describe the ethical theory of Deontology in providing nursing care to individuals in the clinical setting. And explains all of the key points‚ such as ethics and what is the importance of ethics in professional practice‚ also describe the deontology theory and discuss the importance of deontology theory in nursing‚ and evaluate the usefulness of deontology theory for nursing professional. The nursing theory is a set of concepts‚
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Running head: Normative Ethics: Utilitarianism and Deontology Normative Ethics: Utilitarianism Deontology Ethics are a personal set of values used by an individual to guide their actions‚ and to recognize any obligation. They are a continuously evolving code of conduct dependent upon circumstances and the life experiences of the individual. With actions that can be measured by “right” and “wrong”. Ethics are not primarily concerned with the description of moral systems in societies but
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Philosophers with utilitarian views would argue about whether abortion would be for the greater good for the family‚ individual and the society at large. With utilitarianism‚ there is no wrong doing in denying a woman an abortion‚ if it is for the good of society. John Stuart Mills‚ one of the strong advocates of the utilitarian theory‚ fought against age- long beliefs that abortion was demonic but rather the end results
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