Ethics

Research a case study that pertains to your topic. The case study should be one that we have not covered in the course. Offer a brief description and summary of the case study that your group chose. Be sure to pin point the specific ethical issue (who is the perpetrator? Who is the victim? Of what were they a victim?). Assess the way in which “morals” are in conflict with “profits” or “professionalism.”

1. Watch: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/call-act-ledbetter-v-goodyear-tire-rubber-co/ 2. What were your impressions of Ms. Ledbetter? 3. Were you surprised that an employer would engage in unequal payment practices? 4. At your current employment or in a past job, were you discouraged to talk with others about your pay rate? Would you feel comfortable discussing your pay rate with a fellow employee?

To answer the questions below, students ought to:  Read Chapter III: Research Ethics – https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/psychmethods4e/part/research-ethics/ Watch the CH III: Research Ethics Virtual Lecture – https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYQn1OHl9F Watch the video tutorials concerning ‘Tuskegee, Milgram, Norenberg, and Belmont. –  link 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQxLOti2pek link 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJFzqfLMBIw link 3; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7sfIA1dIGQ Number your responses.  1. Is deception appropriate for  ALL research? Why or why not? (minimum 4 thoughtful sentences). 2. Describe the ‘Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subject.’ (minimum 4 thoughtful sentences). 3. What is an IRB? (minimum 4 thoughtful sentences).

Written Assignment 3 After reviewing the resources on surveillance ethics, privacy, and the Fourth Amendment, choose one of the case studies (Carpenter v. United States or China’s Social Credit System) and write a paper of 500 to 750 words (approximately 2 to 3 pages) that discusses the ethical issues as they relate to individual privacy and security. Use one of the ethical frameworks discussed in Module 2 to support your case (utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, social justice and social contract theory). If you select the case of Carpenter v. United States, choose either the side of the court or one of the dissenting opinions and make your case in favor of or against the ruling. If you select the case study, China’s Social Credit System, take a stance either in favor of or against this emerging practice. Be sure to cite the sources you use in your assignment. You may choose either MLA or APA format as long as you are consistent.

California has had its share recently from earthquakes, wildfires, and drought. For decades, scientists have been predicting a major earthquake, registering 9+ on the Richter Scale, along the Southern California coastline. Estimates from the predicted ensuing damage range into tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dead, injured, and displaced persons. In addition, property damage has been estimated in billions of dollars. As a newly hired Intelligence Analyst with the Department of Homeland Security, you have been directed to develop a background paper pertaining to the response capabilities and responsibilities of DHS and its component agencies with regard to dealing with a major natural disaster. This background paper will cover the following issues: Describe which DHS agencies would play a primary role in responding to either of the following: Earthquakes Wildfires Discuss any National Guard or other military assistance. Explain how the major “lessons learned” from responding to Hurricane Katrina might be applied to a future earthquake or wildfire disaster. SLP Assignment Expectations Length: This SLP Assignment should be 3-5 pages, not counting the title page and references. References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format). Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question. Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity. Required Reading Disaster response: Staff officer’s handbook, observations, insights, and lessons. (2007). GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/report/call/call_11-07.htm Read Ch. 4: “Department of Defense Role in Incident Response.” House of Representatives Report 109-377 (2005). A failure of initiative: Final report of the Select Bipartisan Committee to investigate the preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina report. Retrieved from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CRPT-109hrpt377/pdf/CRPT-109hrpt377.pdf  Read pages 1 – 5. Kiner, D. (2020, August 28). ‘Total disaster zone’: The 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. In PENNLIVE. Retrieved from https://www.pennlive.com/life/2020/08/total-disaster-zone-the-15th-anniversary-of-hurricane-katrina.html Kyne, D., Lomeli, A. S., Donner, W., & Zuloaga, E. (2018). Who will stay, who will leave: Decision-making of residents living in potential hurricane impact areas during a hypothetical hurricane event in the Rio Grande valley. Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 15(2). Available in the Trident Online Library. National Incident Management System (NIMS): http://www.fema.gov/national-incident-management-system The federal response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons learned (2006). The White House. Retrieved from http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learned/ USGS Earthquake Hazards Program: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/ Required Websites Department of Homeland Security: Disasters https://www.dhs.gov/topic/disasters Disaster Information Management Research Center: https://disaster.nlm.nih.gov/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): http://www.fema.gov Homeland Security News Wire: http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/  National Incident Management System (NIMS): http://www.fema.gov/national-incident-management-system USCG Earthquake Hazards Program: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/

1. Watch: https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/resource/call-act-ledbetter-v-goodyear-tire-rubber-co/ 2. What were your impressions of Ms. Ledbetter? 3. Were you surprised that an employer would engage in unequal payment practices? 4. At your current employment or in a past job, were you discouraged to talk with others about your pay rate? Would you feel comfortable discussing your pay rate with a fellow employee?

Discuss the ETHICAL dilemmas associated with stem cell research. Discuss the LEGAL dilemmas associated with stem cell research. Present 3 articles from recent publications to demonstrate the reality of stem cell research. These articles should highlight the ETHICAL and LEGAL dilemmas in stem cell research. You should include all details of the articles. These can be court cases as well. MUST BE DONE IN AMERICAN LANUAGE, and no plagiarism, the paper will be checked though Turnitin.

In the Ancient Greek world (the world of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, often regarded as the birthplace of philosophy) a “symposium” was a banquet held after a meal, an “after party” of sorts that usually included drinking, dancing, recitals and engaging conversations on the topics of the day. For our purposes in this course, the Symposium discussions will not involve dancing, recitals or a banquet, but they will provide food for thought on current ethical issues and direct application of the ethical theory discussed in each of these weeks. It is almost impossible these days to turn on the news or log onto social media without encountering a controversy that cries out for ethical discussion. For these Symposium discussions, your instructor will choose a topic of current ethical interest and a resource associated with it for you to read or watch. Your task is to consider how the ethical theory of the week might be used to examine, understand or evaluate the issue. This week, you will consider how deontology applies to a controversy, dilemma, event, or scenario selected by your instructor. It is a chance for you to discuss together the ethical issues and questions that it raises, your own response to those, and whether that aligns with or does not align with a deontological approach. The aim is not to simply assert your own view or to denigrate other views, but to identify, evaluate, and discuss the moral reasoning involved in addressing the chosen issue. Your posts should remain focused on the ethical considerations, and at some point in your contribution you must specifically address the way someone with a deontological view would approach this issue by explaining and evaluating that approach. If you have a position, you should strive to provide reasons in defense of that position. When responding to peers, you should strive to first understand the reasons they are offering before challenging or critiquing those reasons. One good way of doing this is by summarizing their argument before offering a critique or evaluation. You must post on at least two separate days, must include at least one substantial reply to a peer or to your instructor, and your posts should add up to at least 400 words. Your instructor may include additional requirements, so be sure to pay attention to the prompt. This discussion will be assessed on a 10-point scale and is worth 3% of your final grade. Week 3 Symposium Please read the description above and/or watch the video explaining the symposium and its requirements. If you are still unsure about how to proceed with the discussion, please contact your instructor. This week, we will consider how deontology applies to rights. Please read “What We Owe to Others: Simone Weil’s Radical Reminder (Links to an external site.) ” by Robert Zaretsky (If you have difficulty accessing the link, go through the Ashford Library.) Use these questions to guide your reflection: What is the difference between the “personal” and the “impersonal,” according to Weil? Can you see elements of the Categorical Imperative in Weil’s way of thinking of rights?

Compose a 2-3 page paper in which you respond to a simulated medical ethics dilemma by applying the three normative theories of ethics.IntroductionThe field of ethics is highly personalized; each individual has his or her own view of actions that are morally and ethically sound. Rather than relying solely on personal experiences and emotions to govern ethical views, however, individuals often use ethical theories as a foundation. Ethical theories are useful in a variety of ways:• To help people think through issues that arise in their everyday life.• To make decisions, particularly those involving moral and ethical challenges.• To justify decisions to others.• To recognize types of arguments that other individuals use.You will learn about three traditions of normative ethics:• Virtue ethics.• Deontological ethics.• Consequentialist ethics.These three traditions have contributed to our understanding about ethics through the works of key thinkers in history. Understanding these ethical theories will help you support your positions on ethical issues you encounter. In this assessment, you will apply ethical theory to a scenario that will be provided for you.Demonstration of ProficiencyBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through the following scoring guide criteria:• Competency 1: Explain the nature of ethical issues. o Explain the ethical issue in a scenario.• Competency 2: Critically examine the contributions of key thinkers from the history of ethics. o Apply the three traditional theories of normative ethics to a situation.• Competency 3: Engage in ethical debate. o Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each of three approaches to ethical theory as they relate to a specific situation.• Competency 4: Develop a position on a contemporary ethical issue. o Apply ethical theory to justify an ethical position on an issue.• Competency 5: Communicate effectively in the context of personal and professional moral discourse. o Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of professional communities.OverviewYou have now studied the three approaches to ethical theory (deontological, consequentialist, and virtue theory) as exemplified in the work of Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, and Aristotle. Your assessment is to write an essay applying these three approaches to the following practical case:You are called to consult in the critical care unit of your local hospital. The hospital admits JoEllen, 53, after she takes an overdose of prescription medications with alcohol. On admission, she says, “Not supposed to be here . . . ” and soon becomes uncommunicative. As her condition deteriorates rapidly, her son arrives with a notarized advance directive in which JoEllen specifically asks not to be placed on life support.What should you recommend to the attending health professionals?InstructionsAs you write your essay, consider how you would achieve the following:• Explain the ethical issue in this scenario.• Apply the three traditional theories of normative ethics to this situation.• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the three theories as they relate to this situation.• Apply ethical theory to justify your stance on the right thing to do in this situation.Your instructor may provide video feedback on your work, as well as complete the official scoring guide for the assessment.Additional Requirements• Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.• APA formatting: Format resources and citations according to current APA style guidelines.• Number of resources: Use your judgment to ensure your topic is thoroughly researched. There is no minimum number of resources required.• Length of paper: Submit 2-3 typed, double-spaced pages.• Font and font size: Use Arial, 12-point font.

This assignment will give you the opportunity to choose an article and then write about the ethical implications and the impact of the events that are described. Read and reflect on ONE of the following articles. https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-bodies-funeral/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/feb/18/matthewengel https://www.change.org/p/bellefonte-change-bellefonte-high-school-mascot? utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=f78fcc10-d965-11e7-b90c-2fe396dd86c1 https://theconversation.com/almonds-dont-lactate-but-thats-no-reason-to-start-calling-almond-milk-juice-121306