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    Nature of morality and justice/economic distribution

    What do these mean and what is your personal opinion of them? 1. The Nature of Morality 2. Justice and Economic Distribution 3. The Nature of Capitalism 4. Ethics- Right versus Wrong 5. Unethical Leadership 6. Issues in the Workplace 7. Job Discrimination 8. Moral Choices Facing Employees

    Preventing selfish managerial behaviour and inertia

    What kind of ethical code should an organization create to try to prevent the selfish managerial behaviors that can contribute to inertia? How can your organization use ethics to encourage managers to maintain a risk-taking attitude that benefits all stakeholders? Response must be 175 words and have examples.

    Ethical reflection and individual advancement within an organization

    You have worked at this organization for over 10 years and feel totally unappreciated. You have not received a promotion or pay raise in over 5 years, and you work long days and typically take work home with you to stay caught up. Your supervisor—who you despise because of the way he treats you and because he does not authoriz

    School violence policies and disproportionate punishment

    Read the case "Fairness in Punishment". Discuss the Decatur School Board's decision to adopt a "no tolerance on school violence" in terms of fairness. How did implicit attitudes, perhaps, influence the school board's decision to punish such a disproportionate number of African-American students? 200 words please

    Business ethics and maximizing profits

    1. Which of the ethical theories discussed in chapter 1 are you most sympathetic to? Why? Which of the ethical theories are you least sympathetic to? Why? 2. Critics raise a number of objections to the claim that the maximization of profits will always promote the general welfare. They argue that there are such things as "mar

    Company Code of Conduct and Employee Behavior

    The SEC released its final rule to implement a code of ethics under SOX Title 404. The stock exchanges have proposed that each company listed on the exchanges publishes its code of ethics. Discuss whether or not these additional disclosures will both have a positive impact on public confidence and influence investors' behavior.

    Emergent Technologies

    Emergent technologies may create entirely new ethical problems for the business of health care. Provide and discuss a list of practical tips to be prepared for the challenge of emerging technologies.

    Company's Citizenship and Reputation

    * How does Southwest Airlines manage its reputation and corporate citizenship? * What is the company doing right? Where can it improve? * What has your experience been? What do other stakeholders report about the company's citizenship and reputation? * What makes you remain a stakeholder? Cite at least two sources.

    Effective Strategies for Global Organizations

    Global organizations encompass many cultures. What is an effective strategy for how a manager might manage a wide variety of cultures in the day-to-day business of running a global organization?

    The Legality of Late-Term Abortions

    in recent times there has been intense debate in Congress over the morality and legality of late-term abortions, especially those that involve the active killing of a partially-born fetus that might have been able to survive on its own. Discuss the following two questions: At what point does the fetus become a person? To what ex

    Corporations and Policies

    1) Unless the parties agree otherwise, a promoter of a corporation is liable for contracts entered into prior to corporate formation. A. True B. False 2) The mere formation of a corporation is not an absolute liability shield. A. True B. False 3) The purpose of SOX is to protect investors by improving the accuracy

    Misinterpretation, Lack of Reliability, and Validity of Data

    There are numerous articles that deal with legal and ethical pitfalls related to misinterpretation, lack of reliability and validity of data. We are all aware of the popular usage of references and resources chosen not for their own unquestionable authenticity and validity but rather chosen to support a specific leaning, point o

    Should patenting genes be understood as unethical?

    I need to argue "for" or "against" one side of the question title. I lean towards the "against/no" side but see pros/cons for both sides. I would like to receive sufficient input to be able to write a 4-8 page essay on this topic with references provided, if/as used. It is not a topic that I know much about. The full discussi

    Veteran's Administration Ethical Issues

    I need some information help on the Veteran's Adminstration and a ethical issue they are going through or have gone through within the past couple of years. I need some info on how the ethical issue has affected the organization and some of the key players or stakeholders that are involved in the decision making process. G

    Teleological and Deontological Frameworks

    List and discuss in depth the three teleological frameworks and the three deontological frameworks. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Of these six frameworks, with which one do you most associate?

    Paper Outline & Sources - Effectiveness of SOX

    Could you give me help and ideas for a paper with the following requirements please? 1- Brief historical summary of SOX enactment 2- Key ethical components of the SOX 3- Social responsibility implications regarding mandatory publication of corporate ethics. 4- Main criticism of SOX is unfair burden on small organizations- Wh

    Ethical Dilemma in Cyber Slacking

    What are some ethical dilemma faced by employers trying to provide internet access for employees to do their work while trying to avoid cyber slackers and cyber loafers?

    Legal and Ethical Issues in the Health Care Industry

    As the health care industry evolves and changes so do the legal and ethical issues that its employees face. An employee of the facility you have chosen to study this term has come to you with a question. He has heard a lot about issues the organization is facing currently and says he is confused by how these decisions are influe

    City Council Advisement + City of Kelsey Virtual Classroom

    The City of Kelsey is experiencing a budget crisis. A federal grant for the police department was recently cut. The mayor of the City of Kelsey must decide the appropriateness of allocating funds to public safety or to plans for the Stanley Park Project. The mayor and the city council drafted a list of critical questions to assi

    Ethical and Spiritual Standpoint

    Review "Case Study 4." Then, review "Reply." Based on what was written in the reply attachment, would you agree or disagree with what was stated? From an ethical and spiritual standpoint, provide a response. CASE STUDY 4 Topic: Business Organization Betty Wilson, a mature Christian, is thinking of opening a Christian coffee

    Ethical Codes Of Data Collection in marketing.

    Visit the Marketing Research Association Web site http://www.mra-net.org/, and examine the ethical codes relating to data collection. Write an essay describing the three ethical code elements relating to data collection that you think are the most important, and illustrate why you believe they are the most important with an exam

    Empress Luxury Lines

    1. Analyze the ethical dilemma faced by Antonio 2. Create and describe two strategies for addressing the situation at hand. 3. Assess the pros and cons in each strategy you just described. 4. Place yourself in Antonio's position and decide which option to take and explain your rationale. 5. Use at least three (3) quality

    Managing Ethical Dilemmas

    --What are specific types of information that a manager would need to know when either managing or conducting business on a global level? What questions would be important to ask? How would you find out what you needed to know? --What cultural differences might you find within your own country or region? --Why is it important

    Steward Manager vs. Servant Leader

    •How is the steward-manager similar to the concept of a servant-leader? How would the steward-manager fare in the global business world? •Should ethics be situational-based? Should there be different morals for dealing with different customers, clients, colleagues, or employees? What if the culture you are dealing with ha

    Ethical Conduct and Perception of an Organization

    The foundation of any organization, regardless of the industry they operate in, is the ethical conduct of leadership and employees and how the customer or patron perceives the organization. Explain what is meant by ethical conduct, why organizations should be concerned about ethics, and the impact that a lax ethical code can hav

    Six High Virtues Presented By Peterson And Seligman

    Virtues have been defined as core characteristics valued by moral philosophers and religious thinkers. Identify and define the six high virtues presented by Peterson and Seligman. Select a virtue you believe is inherently important to the study of business ethics, identify its corresponding character strengths and explain why it