Ethical behavior can be viewed in four ways Utilitarian‚ Individualism‚ Moral-rights‚ and Commutative Justice views. These views are used to determine and assess if a behavior is ethical or unethical. Utilitarian view holds that moral behavior produces the greatest good for the greatest number (Schermerhorn 2015). This approach‚ decision maker are expected to consider the effect of every decision from all parties then select the one that optimizes satisfaction for the maximum number of people (Brown
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A utilitarian model of ethics is one where the greatest good is produced for the greatest number of people. As explained in the text‚ payola is the act of using money to get air play. They further add that statistics show a significant correlation between air play and generated profit from that song. In my opinion‚ this is an unethical from a utilitarian point of view. I argue this point of view because there is an emphasis on quality. This is one of the important milestones for any legitimate organization
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ethical models‚ such as moral rights‚ social justice (Waddell‚ Jones and George 2011‚ 148) and utilitarianism (Duska 2007‚ 22-25). This paper will argue that the accord should be signed according to the utilitarian model. The moral rights model argues that decisions should be made to protect fundamental rights of stakeholders and do no harm (Casali 2011‚ 489). The poor working conditions in Bangladesh violate the concept that workers‚ who are stakeholders (Phillips 1997‚ 52-53)‚ have a right to safety
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Title: Application of ethical principles; utilitarian‚ moral rights and Justice Models to an Australian case study As demand and competition increases‚ companies have reduced their cost and increased their profits by turning to countries with less expensive labor. Roberts (2013) revealed that workers at the Indonesian Nike factory are being forced to work for less than minimum wage and being threatened through the hiring of military personal. Harrison (2010) when obtaining goods it is important
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will be taken on the topic will be to use the Moral rights model (Waddell‚ Jones and George 2011‚ 184) over come this issue. I will cover the aspects of the Moral rights model in contrast with the Nike code of conduct and the implications to the sports apparel chain’s Nike merchandise. Firstly the three various models to determine if a decision is ethical are Utilitarian‚ Moral Rights and Justice model. (Waddell‚ Jones and George 2011‚ 184) These models would be discussed in relation to the case at
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major distinction between utilitarian and deontological reasoning. Make reference to all relevant aspects of the two positions including the ’act’ and ’rule’ versions along with pertinent examples that clarify your answer. The major distinction between Emmanual Kant’s deontological reasoning and Mill’s utilitarian reasonsing is that deontological reasoning refers to duty‚ which is usually determined without regard to circumstances or consequences where as utilitarian reasoning always considers
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with internationalized business comes ethical issues in international human resource management‚ financial management‚ marketing‚ and production. In human resource management‚ there has been a challenge to maintain employees leading to child labor in third world countries. To effect this ethical issue‚ companies should seek to produce their products in factories
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words the basic elements of a utilitarian moral theory. Utilitarianism is established as a theory promoting increasing utility and especially the happiness of as many people as possible. Utilitarian’s believe the function of morality as a social institution‚ is to advocate humans well-being by increasing welfare and decreasing damage. Thus‚ moral rules are regarded as a way to accomplish individual needs and meet social aims. The first basic element of a utilitarian moral theory is The Principle of
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The Utilitarian model‚ in its broadest sense‚ can be described as “the greatest good for the greatest number” (38). This way of thinking prioritizes the needs of the many over the needs of the few. There are three approaches to this model‚ the cost-benefit approach‚ the act Utilitarian approach‚ and the rule Utilitarian approach. In the first approach‚ the course of action that is chosen is the course that produces the greatest benefit relative to cost. The act approach deals with problems that don’t
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Rights and duties The concept of a right plays a crucial role in many of the moral arguments and moral claims invoked in business discussions. employees argue that they have a right to equal pay for equal work; managers assert that unions violate their right to manage; nvestors complain that taxation violates their property rights; consumers claim that they have a right to know. In 1948‚ the United Nations adopted a „Universal Declaration of Human Rights”‚ which claimed that „all
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