EXPLAIN THE MAIN STRENGHTS OF A UTILITARIAN ETHICAL SYSTEM [25] 27/9/13 Utilitarianism‚ the theory that actions are right if they useful for the majority‚ the greatest happiness and pleasure for the greatest and majority of people. Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was an English moral philosopher concerned with social reform‚ Bentham wanted people to seek pleasure and avoid pain. On the other hand John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) who was a great admirer of Bentham; however‚ he believed
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Ramona D. Jones Utilitarian and Deontological Theory Drug Testing ETH 501 TUI University Abstract Drug testing is becoming a standard practice is the workplace. Companies are finding that by conducting random drug testing of their employees it amounts to huge long term savings for the company. There are several benefits for companies that conduct drug testing. Companies have a legal obligation to ensure a safe work environment to all employees‚ and implementation of drug testing assures
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Retributive‚ Utilitarian and Rehabilitative Justice Compared The three justice theories or views‚ which include utilitarianism‚ rehabilitative or a retributive style of justice‚ are multifaceted. It is not easy to sum the aspects of each without lengthy discussion. Therefore‚ I will try to maximize my efforts and offer concise answers. It is fair to note that my belief system correlates strongly with retributive style justice theory. Nevertheless‚ I will compare all three theories accordingly.
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Question : What is Utilitarianism? Identify and discuss the arguments for and against using Utilitarian principles in the workplace. Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that proclaims that the morally right course of action in any given situation is the one that produces the greatest amount of pleasure over pain for everyone affected (Ferrell‚ Fraedrich &Ferrell 2008).This is evident in business decision making processes done by analysts‚ legislators and managers‚ for instance on deciding
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Kantian Ethics It is clear from the case study that Alistair knows the contract is unorthodox. The problem he faces is whether he should overlook the bribe or report it to the board. The board of directors expects Alistair to tell the truth and report the bribe because of: his position as Chief Legal Officer‚ the board has a very strong ethics policy and they are wary of unethical activities. Immanual Kant theorised that moral rules are based on reason‚ in other words the ability to think and form
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The author use ethos by claiming he is a utilitarian philosopher. He judges whether acts are wrong or right by their consequences. He further claimed‚ if the outcome of the American’s failure to donate the money‚ one more kid dies then there is a troubling incongruity in being quick to condemn other’s
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As the lead surgeon and the sole decision maker for all transplant cases‚ I have a dilemma on my hands. I had just received a call and was notified that a heart has become available for a transplant. I currently have 3 patients that are candidates for this heart. Time is of the essence; therefore I have decided to give the heart to Jerry‚ a 55 year old‚ married and father of 3 children. I believe Jerry is the best candidate for the transplant because of his overall situation. As I mentioned before
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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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concepts: the Utilitarian and Retributive. Utilitarian theory of punishment to discourage criminal behaviors someone attempts to punish the perpetrators‚ or " shock and awe”‚ the future wrong behavior. Retribution theory attempts to punish the perpetrators because they should be punished. According to the philosophy of utilitarianism‚ the law should be used to maximize the well being of society. Since crime and punishment is inconsistent with happiness‚ should be kept to a minimum. Utilitarian understand
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April 2013 A Utilitarian Argument in Favor of Animal Experimentations Though it has been criticized for its standard‚ universal means of measuring moral predicaments‚ utilitarianism still remains one of the most persuasive means of assessing normative ethics. With that said‚ any and every ethical conundrum should be first looked at through a utilitarian lens. If a satisfying conclusion is reached using the utilitarian approach‚ then no other approach is needed. If not‚ the utilitarian approach
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