Research Draft of Final Paper on Ethics: Theory and Practice In this course‚ we look at classical ethical theories of utilitarianism‚ deontology‚ and virtue ethics. We also look at the different kinds of perspectives on ethical issues introduced by relativism‚ ethical egoism‚ and emotivism. For this paper‚ you will pick an ethical issue to discuss‚ but one that is not a specific topic addressed in our text (thus‚ gun control or product liability would not be possible choices). Some examples
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Ethical Issue in Business – Pfizer‚ Examined Staci Holt PHL/323 Cassandra Giles Sunday‚ August 1‚ 2010 Ethical Issue in Business - Pfizer‚ Examined Pfizer‚ Inc (Pfizer hereafter) is an international pharmaceutical firm with $45.2 billion in profits in previous years and has an estimated allotment for research and development around $7.9 billion (Pagnattaro‚ 2005). Currently involved in a legal battle originating from allegations that the company unethically pursued clinical trials in an
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Ethical and Unethical issues about Coca Cola http://www.bigbrummie.co.uk/ The company has come under fire in the last few months for the way in which its workers are treated in Guatemala. On February 25‚ 2010‚ Coke was sued by those Guatemalan labourers‚ who claim that they‚ “endured a campaign of violence” from the people who worked for the bottling or processing plants owned by Coke. (Unethical) In 1998‚ Coca-Cola set up a bottling plant in Perumatti in the southern state of Kerala. Since
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Ethical Issue: breech of being professional The intention of the code of ethics is to direct and help registered nurses practice ethically safe so no harm can be done to clients (New Zealand Nursing Organisation‚ 2010). Firstly this essay will describe an issue that was conflicting whilst on clinical placement. Secondly this essay will discuss the ethical principle of being professional which is defined in the code of ethics. Lastly this essay will discuss the importance of a nurse being professional
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however‚ today’s society is demanding much more from businesses. Society is looking at not only if a company makes money but how it contributes to society. Society is insisting that companies change their focus to incorporate social‚ cultural and ethical responsibilities. British American Tobacco has done just that and the subsequent addresses these changes. 2. Brief History on British American Tobacco (BAT) British American Tobacco is the world’s second largest tobacco international tobacco
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Ethical issues; meaning conforming to good morals‚ actions‚ or right principles of conduct‚ are problems that we encounter almost every day. Thinking about the word ethics brings to mind a controversial issue such as abortion‚ prejudice‚ or equalization of human rights. Goods ethics also means the simple things like telling the truth‚ avoiding cheating and manipulation of others‚ obeying the law‚ helping others‚ and doing what is morally right according to the standards set by our society. While
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Workplace Ethical Dilemma Elizabeth Tirado BSHS/332 February 4‚ 2013 Kathleen Roberts Workplace Ethical Dilemma I have often thought of myself as a good person. My parents raised me to respect my elders‚ be kind to animals and children‚ and to say always please. These are good qualities for a person to have‚ but it is important to know why people have these qualities. Showing common courtesy to someone may make an impact in that person’s day‚ but in the workplace common courtesy‚ especially
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Ethical Behaviour in the Workplace Importance Ethical behavior is what all career people should aim to have. Not just the ethical attributes but exceptional behavior with this regard. This is because to build a career‚ you must be governed by rules of ethics to safeguard you and others. Ethics purely center on personal conduct. It involves personal choices that can make or break you in your work place or business. The major importance of having good conduct is to maintain a high level of respect
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5. What ethical issues have you witnessed or heard about on this company? State your opinions on what should have been done to deal with these ethical issues. a) Conflict on human rights Nokia has been involved in conflict-minerals which engaging in human rights abuses. For example‚ the conflict-minerals took place in Democratic Republic of Congo‚ Central of Africa in July of 2010. The illegal activities involved the extraction and trade of minerals which controlled by warlords. The head of the
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Current ethical issue analysis Due to the sheer size of its market and exposure‚ the juggernaut that is Wal-Mart faces a multitude of ethical issues of a wide variety in today’s market. The company touts having three main points in its code of ethics: respect for the individual‚ service to the customer‚ and striving for excellence. It is estimated that Wal-Mart is the largest U.S. importer of Chinese products‚ and that Chinese manufactured goods actually make up around 70% of the company’s total
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