Ethics

BOOK: Rachels, S., & Rachels, J. (2019). The elements of moral philosophy (9th ed.). Mcgraw-Hill Education.Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:• Textbook: Chapter 5, 6• Lesson• Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the course textbook)InstructionsThis assignment is the first step in a three part project. You only need to focus on part one at this point. Each step will build on earlier steps. However, it is not a matter of providing a rough draft of all or even part of the entire project here in week three. That is, further steps might require completely new and original text. At the same time, completing each step will aid you in completing a future step or future steps. And, you should use the same topic in all steps.First, select a topic of moral controversy, debate, disagreement, and dispute, Examples of such topics are euthanasia, the death penalty, abortion,cloning, etc. You can pick any such topic. It need not be listed here.Next, detail the positions of each side of the ethical debate. Note at leasttwo moral reasons each side presents to show their view on the topic is correct.Now, we want to evaluate these positions using the moral theories we studied this week:• What would an Ethical Egoist say about this topic? What side would the Ethical Egoist take?What would the Ethical Egoist say to justify their moral position? Is there a conflict between loyalty to self and to community relevantto your topic? If so, how so? Note what you feel is the best course of action.• What would a Social Contract Ethicist say about this topic? What side would the Social Contract Ethicist take? What would the Social Contract Ethicist say to justify their moral position? Does your topic involve a collision between personal obligations and national ones? If so, how so? Note what you feel is the best course of action.Finally, reference and discuss any professional code of ethics relevant to your topic such as the AMA code for doctors, the ANA code for nurses, or any other pertinent professional code. State whether and how your chosen topic involves any conflicts between professional and familial duties.Cite the textbook and incorporate outside sources, including citations.Writing Requirements (APA format)• Length: 3-4pages (not including title page or references page)• 1-inch margins• Double spaced• 12-pointTimes New Roman font• Title page• References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbook)GradingThis activity will be graded based on the rubric provided.Course Outcomes (CO): 4, 6Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT onSundayRubricETHC445 Week 3 Assignment Rubric – 100 pts.ETHC445 Week 3 Assignment Rubric – 100 pts.Criteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDetails positions of ethical debate 20.0 ptsThoroughly notes two moral reasons each side presents. 17.0 ptsNotes two moral reasons each side presents 15.0 ptsThoroughly notes one moral reason each sidepresents. 12.0 ptsNotes only one moral reason each side presents. 0.0 ptsThe student does not note moral reasons.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Content 50.0 ptsAddresses all aspects of the questions, applying professional knowledge, and research regarding weekly concepts. 42.5 ptsAddresses most aspects of the questions, applying professional knowledge, , and research regarding weekly concepts. 37.5 ptsAddresses some aspects of the questions, applying professional knowledge, and research regarding weekly concepts. 30.0 ptsMinimally addresses the questions, applying professional knowledge, and research regarding weekly concepts. 0.0 ptsNo effort50.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Communication 10.0 ptsPresents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 8.5 ptsPresents information in an organized manner (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 7.5 ptsPresents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 6.0 ptsPresents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation). 0.0 ptsNo effort10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration 10.0 ptsPaper includes reference to 2 scholarly sources and properly integrates the sources. 7.0 ptsPaper includes reference to 2 scholarly sourcesbut does not properly integrate the sources. 0.0 ptsPaper does not make reference to a scholarly sources.10.0 ptsThiscriterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format 10.0 ptsPaper meets all source requirements, and is properly formattedin APA style throughout (i.e. title page, spacing, font, in-text citations and references.) 8.5 ptsPaper meets all sourcerequirements, and is mostly properly formatted in APA style (i.e. title page, spacing, font, in-text citations and references.)7.5ptsPaper meets all source requirements, and is somewhat properly formatted in APA style (i.e. title page, spacing, font, in-text citations and references.) 6.0 ptsPaper fails to meet source requirements and/or is improperly formatted in APA style throughout 0.0 ptsNo effort10.0 ptsTotal Points: 100.0PreviousNext

Discussion 2: The purpose of this discussion forum is for you to: Use basic philosophical vocabulary, major arguments, and positions in philosophical ethics (Objective 2.2), and Present arguments for ethical positions (Objective 4.2). For this discussion forum, I have several questions about virtue ethics. First, I’m wondering if you think virtue is the right way to think about ethics. It seems like virtue requires moral excellence. But is excellence what is really necessary or should we just strive not to be actively harmful? Additionally, given the different circumstances and abilities that people have, should we expect everyone to live up to the same standards of moral excellence? In a somewhat related sense, I wonder if virtue ethics can be applied universally. What counts as morally excellent characteristics in one culture is probably different than other cultures. By contrast, it seems like ethics ought to apply across cultures. Finally, what do you make of the critique made by “situationism,” namely, that moral character matters much less for determining actions than specific features of the situation. If people are primed with policies, culture, or other influences, will they abandon what their “moral character” would otherwise do? What do you think of virtue ethics and the idea of moral character as the way to explain ethical actions and ethical evaluation? Discussion 4: Deontology and Consequentialism The goal is for you to compare to prominent modern ethical theories in terms of their key claims and characteristics. You will discuss similarities, differences, strengths, and weaknesses. And then you will apply these different ethical positions to contemporary moral problems and various aspects of life. Task: You will write a short narrative that responds to the following prompts: Explain the core characteristics of deontology and consequentialism. Define these terms and give some examples of ethical theories studied in this course that demonstrate each of these two groups of moral theory. Compare and contrast these two types of ethical theory. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each each type of moral theory. Apply these moral theories to a concrete example in contemporary ethics or personal life. The narrative should be no longer than 500 words. It should be largely factual and objective. You should not identify your favorite moral theory. Instead, you should objectively assess the two moral theories by comparing, contrasting, and applying those moral theories to situations. Evaluation criteria: Use philosophical terminology correctly and discuss these types of moral theory in a way that demonstrates knowledge of these theories. Compare and contrast the relative characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of each moral theory. The best submissions will demonstrate understanding of the key characteristics of these theories with a critical eye to their strengths and weaknesses. Apply the moral theories to relevant contemporary examples. The best submissions will pick examples that highlight the similarities and differences between the moral theories.

Where are your styles complementary, and in what ways do your styles differ? How would you approach working together to make an ethical decision? What strengths and weaknesses of each style should be considered during the decision-making process?Use citations and references in APA style to support your contributions.

The final paper would be about 5-7 pages. The outline would be about ~300 words. It does not have to be written as a prose. It can be written as bullet points, but provide as much detail as it may allow. More importantly, the outline will state the problem/topic you’re trying to discuss, your thesis statement or your argument, how you’re going to argue for your thesis or which ethical theory you will apply, how someone might object to your proposal, and other things you’d think important for your paper, bibliography, etc. The paper is an application of the ethical theories discussed in class, hence applied ethics. It will be on a topic of your choice. You may use any ethical theory you’d like, but it might be easier to use utilitarianism or Kantianism (or virtue ethics) as that would be easier. You may also use any of the topics from the first handout, under the heading “Applied Ethics”. Some of the topics may range from “is it moral to eat animals”, “is abortion permissible”, or “during a pandemic, should we take the resources originally allocated to older people to save the young”, etc. Is abortion permissible: https://bconline.broward.edu/d2l/le/content/408843/topics/files/download/11773784/DirectFileTopicDownload

1. Journal Activity 1Please answer the following questions. How would you personally define ethics? How do business ethics differ from your personal ethics? What is the biggest influence on your personal ethics? Why? Do you try to always be ethical? Why or why not? Do you think you have a high personal standard? Do you know an adult that has lied, cheated, or stolen anything? How might an adult justify this type of behavior?Requirements:Include the list of references used. Use headings/number the questions. Avoid Plagiarism.2. Journal Activity 2Please answer the following questions. What are some of the drawbacks to greed? How can you combat greed is your own personal / business life? Is there a way to help others deal with greed? Ego, greed, or misguided thinking, which is the toughest to combat in your life? In the workplace? Can you think of other issues that might lead to unethical behavior? Does culture really care about greed, ego, or misguided thinking? Does it care about ethical behavior?Requirements:Include the list of references used. Use headings/number the questions. Avoid Plagiarism.3. Understanding Creative CapitalismGates, co-founder, and chairperson of Microsoft Corporation, advocates that in addition to seeking profits, corporations should also become social entrepreneurs in order to help solve social problems. He has called this creative capitalism. Gates argues the desire to help others who are less fortunate should be as powerful a motivator as increasing profits for businesses today.Review: https://www.gatesfoundation.org/media-center/speeches/2008/01/bill-gates-2008-world-economic-forumBased on your research you are required to complete a paper answering the following: Explain free-market capitalism. Describe creative capitalism. Explain the three advantages of creative capitalism in relation to businesses. Explain the concept of corporate social responsibility using two examples of socially responsible companies. Clearly and concisely support your examples and explain why these companies are considered socially responsible. Comment on Gates’ creative capitalism. Do you think that creative capitalism can become the future of capitalism in the U.S.? Justify your response with examples and research.Requirements: Title Page Intro paragraph Detailed answers for all the questions to be written in 10 – 15 Pages. (Avoid Plagiarism) References (and in-text citations) to be APA formatted. Use Level One and Level Two headers throughout.

Please write a short 200-word essay on: a. The importance of ethics in criminal justice

Why is being an effective follower important? Additionally, why is “managing up” important as a follower within an organization? Describe the strategy for managing up that you most prefer. Explain. Include 1 research cited. The learning objectives which align with this discussion forum include: Effectively manage both up and down the hierarchy Apply the principles of effective followership, including responsibility, service, challenging authority, participating in change, and knowing when to leave Implement the strategies for effective followership at school or work

Instructions Read all of the following nine questions in Parts A, B, and C before beginning this project. Use the questions to reflect on the activities you completed in Modules 1 to 4. Write a paper addressing the following questions and reflections. The paper should be no more than 20 pages double-spaced (approximately 5,000 words) and should include examples from your journalling activities. Part A: Stakeholders and Interrelationships Describe how the activities influenced your awareness and understanding of the interrelationship between business and society. Use examples from your activities in each of the modules to support this answer. (10 marks) Using examples from your activities, describe the challenges of dealing with the conflicts and/or confluence of stakeholder needs, wants, expectations, and perspectives. Identify whose perspective you are representing in each of your examples. List examples of some of the ramifications of ignoring or improperly addressing stakeholder interests. (10 marks) Comment on how the use of “circles of reflection” can affect your perspective of an issue or situation. Cite examples from your activities to demonstrate how use of the circles of reflection affected your analysis. (5 marks) Part B: Forces and Influences Comment on how ethics and social responsibility relate to some of the internal and external forces in business and society that we discussed in this course. Review activities in Modules 3 and 4, as well as Module 2, for examples. (10 marks) Describe how the readings and journalling activities influenced your views on workplace ethics and corporate social responsibility. Did you have a shift in your perspective? Do you consider ethics and/or corporate social responsibility to be important to business and society today? Explain your answer, and use examples from the activities. (10 marks) Comment on the interrelationship between external forces such as globalization, economics, technology, and the environment, and internal influences on business and society including governance and corporate citizenship (CSR), consumer protection, employee rights and responsibilities, and workplace diversity. Remember to support your argument with multiple examples such as sample journal entries, and readings. (20 marks) Is the government an external force, an internal force, a stakeholder, or all of the above? Using examples from your activities, comment on the government’s role in business and society. (5 marks) Part C: Final Reflection Comment on how journalling activities helped you recognize the real or potential impact of stakeholder biases as well as your own biases. How do biases or differing perspectives influence the media, public opinion, and decision-making in business and society? Use examples from your activities to support your commentary. (15 marks) Describe what was the most significant learning for you in this course and explain why. (15 marks).

Please respond to each prompt in at least 100 words. These are thought responses and will require no references, just your thoughts on the prompts.Prompt 1:Discrimination is an ethical violation that I have witness, not personally, but it happened to three of my previous co-workers that were in leadership. The executive director decided to fire three black administrators. He did not turn to the agency’s human resources or the attorney general for advice, instead he consulted withhis wife who is a lawyer to assist him with what to say during the “firing meeting”. The three administrators claimed the ED, who is white, fired them because they were black. All of this eventually led to a lawsuit for wrongful termination anddiscrimination, which they won. It was an ethical violation because the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws prohibiting discriminationagainst a job applicant or an employee during work situations including: hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages and benefits. Learning from this situation, I first would learn the EEOC laws to ensure this mistake is not repeated, because it ultimately caused the agency to lose A LOT of money – 1 million dollars to be exact! Next, I would educate myself and others in the agency about the company’s workplace policies. And finally, attend training on EEO and be pro-active.Prompt 2:Something that I believe is a Ethical Violation is something that I experienced a lot as a manager at Panera Bread. There are a lot of things I could match to a Ethical Violation but one that I really hated from other managers involved sickness. It is sad to say that a lot of managers did not take sickness serious. There are strict roles on it and just as a person you know it sucks to work when you are sick. I was one of the only managers that no matter what if someone showed proof or seemed unwell I immediately sent them home no matter what. When I was a associate (before I was promoted to management) there were several times that I got the flu or something else serious that I was not able to go home, the manager didn’t believe me. There was actually a time that I got a serious infection that the doctor recommended I stay out of work for a minimum of 7 days as a MANAGER that I worked two full 9 hour shifts feeling like trash. Even my boss noticed that other managers weren’t believing me and he had to step in and tell the manager on duty that I am sick and need to go home. When I went home I happen to be off the next day and went to the doctor and she said I should not have been working I have a serious infection. To me that’s just ridiculous. I have never made someone work while they were sick and making someone work in food while they are sick is bad for the customers. I believe that it’s unethical for a manager to do that to the associate and to the customers.

Consider this hypothetical situation:David Doe is a network administrator for the ABC Company. David is passed over for promotion three times. He is quite vocal in his dissatisfaction with this situation. In fact, he begins to express negative opinions about the organization in general. Eventually, David quits and begins his own consulting business. Six months after David’s departure, it is discovered that a good deal of the ABC Company’s research has suddenly been duplicated by a competitor. Executives at ABC suspect that David Doe has done some consulting work for this competitor and may have passed on sensitive data. However, in the interim since David left, his computer has been formatted and reassigned to another person. ABC has no evidence that David Doe did anything wrong.What steps might have been taken to detect David’s alleged industrial espionage?What steps might have been taken to prevent his perpetrating such an offense?Write your answer using a WORD document.Do your own work.Submit here.Note your Safe Assign score. Score must be less than 25 for full credit.