Ethical Theories Utilitarianism Utilitarianism is most often associated with Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) and John Stuart Mill (1806-1873). According to utilitarianism principle‚ a decision is ethical if it provides the greater utility than any other alternative decision. Thus the decision maker must evaluate each decision alternative‚ and then select the one that yields the greatest net utility (Fritzsche‚ 1997). There two types of utilitarianism‚ act and rule. Individual decisions are evaluated
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The Importance of Ethical Leadership Ethical leadership is the foundation to successful leadership. There is no substitute for honesty and integrity inside and outside of the workplace. It is something that is extremely difficult to earn back. Once someone’s ethical persona has been jeopardized that person may not ever be able to regain it‚ especially if that person continues to work among the same peers. Ethical leadership sets the tone for the culture of the organization. In the article
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Chapter 4 Addressing Individuals’ Common Ethical Problems Contents: (Please note: the Instructor Guide for every chapter will follow this structure.) 1. Chapter Outline 2. Teaching Notes 3. In-Class Exercises 4. Homework Assignments 5. Additional Resources Chapter Outline I. Introduction A. Indentifying Your Values – and Voicing Them II. People Issues A. Discrimination B. Harassment‚ Sexual and Otherwise III. Conflicts of Interest A. What Is It? B. How Can We
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Ethical Conflicts Because human services work often involves direct client interaction‚ there are times when the values of the worker differ from those of their clients. In these circumstances‚ ethical dilemmas tend to arise. Review the case examples and current ethical conflicts presented in Chapter 5 of your textbook. Choose (1) case study :Social and Moral Issues in the Case of a 96-Year-Old Woman- page 141 96 years old woman live alone‚ Her house is full of trash .House is a health
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feelings. But being ethical is clearly not a matter of followings one’s feelings. Ethics‚ however‚ cannot be confined to religion nor is it the same as religion. Being ethical is not the same as following the law. The law often incorporates ethical standards to which most citizens subscribe. But laws‚ like feelings‚ can deviate from what is ethical. Finally‚ being ethical is not the same as doing “whatever society accepts.” In any society‚ most people accept standards that are ethical. But standards of
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persuasion can be used both properly and improperly in the church. If the church tries to open space for people to decide whether or not to accept Jesus as their savior by using God’s words in scripture as support‚ then persuasion has occurred on ethical grounds because it offers people choice. Also‚ this type of persuasion would most likely be motivated by a churches’ love for the Lord and others along with a desire for people to have the same joy and hope in the
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Ethical communication is fundamental to responsible thinking‚ decision making‚ and the development of relationships and communities within and across contexts‚ cultures‚ channels‚ and media. Moreover‚ ethical communication enhances human worth and dignity by fostering truthfulness‚ fairness‚ responsibility‚ personal integrity‚ and respect for self and others. We believe that unethical communication threatens the quality of all communication and consequently the well-being of individuals and the society
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Ethical Lens Inventory Results for DESIREE Your preferred lens is: Rights and Responsibility Lens You use your reasoning skills (rationality) to determine your duties as well as the universal rules that each person should follow (autonomy). Your Core Values: Autonomy and Rationality You prioritize the value of autonomy over equality. Your primary concern is protecting individual rights. You believe this is the best way to assure that everyone in the community is treated fairly. You prioritize
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Running Head: EITHICAL FRAMEWORK Ethical Framework Grand Canyon University: NRS437V June 14‚ 2010 Ethical Framework As a professional health care worker‚ the implication confidentiality breach regarding ethical dilemmas are significant to nurse and patient. The information disclosed can cause problems on a personal and professional level. Breach of confidentiality occurs when the heath care work discloses the patient ’s medical or personal information without the patient ’s informed written
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Ethical Lens Inventory Gen/200 February 04‚ 2013 Ethical Lens Inventory Ethical Lens Inventory analyzes one’s values sought within a person’s character. Most times‚ people are not aware of using moral judgment until they encounter a situation to make ethical decisions. Through this evaluation‚ it has allowed to reflect on my personal outlook as well as my response to other people’s perspectives. The Ethical Lens Inventory (ELI) revealed my preferred lens as Rights/Responsibilities and
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