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    Duty to Rescue

    According to writers, a change in our laws to create a new duty to rescue might change the way people think, heightening their awareness of one another as members of a community, and leading them to be more responsive to one another. Do you think the law can have such power?

    Lies in the workplace; enterprise risk; obligation to tell truth

    I would like you opinion on this: Is it ever acceptable to tell a lie in the workplace? Does a "lie" in the workplace increase or decrease Enterprise Risk? Do you feel that it is acceptable to withhold the truth to protect a fellow employee's feelings? And what about: If your boss asks you if you are looking for ano

    Ethical misconduct disaster with your President and CEO: arrested and charged

    As you and the guests arise from your tables, you are startled when your cellular phone begins vibrating with an incoming call. You excuse yourself and step into a quiet alcove in the hallway to take the call. You discover that your President/CEO has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence, possession of a con

    Ethical Workplace Issue

    Can you give my your thoughts on this question? You are the HR Manager of the corporation. The CEO contacts you and tells you that Joe (the CIO) is getting along in years and maybe it is about time he retires. He asks you to work up some attractive retirement/pension estimates for him. How would you respond and why?

    Addressing Legal and Ethical Issues

    Http://www.audiocasefiles.com/cases/detail/case/9997/ Automotive Gold, Inc. v. Volkswage of America, Inc. In this analysis please answer the following from a legal rights and ethical duties standpoint: please read the case located at the above URL or identify a similiar situation addressing legal vs ethical issues from anoth

    Ethical Obligation Organizations

    Do organizations have an ethical obligation to guarantee their members' job security? Why? What are the negative domestic aspects of an organization entering the global marketplace? How should an organization balance its domestic responsibilities with its desire to expand its market through globalization or reduce costs through

    The Power Corruption Cycle

    3-4 paragraphs, summarize the example and explain how the organization's corrupted leader(s) fits in the "Power Corruption Cycle." The Power Corruption Cycle You have been asked to teach ethics to a group of managers. In one part of this course you will be discussing the "Power Corruption Cycle". Use the Library to find

    Ethical Change

    What seems to be the basis of the issue? What ethical change, deficiency, or conflict brought it about? Please see the attached file.

    Legal Right vs. Ethical Obligation

    The Hon. Justice Potter Stewart once wrote: "There is a big difference between what we have the right to do and what is right." Give four examples of possible DWI business situations which would illustrate this principle and explain. Legal Right vs. Ethical Obligation The Hon. Justice Potter Stewart once wrote: "Ther

    Ethical considerations of an audit analysis.

    On June 1, 2000, a CPA obtained a $100,000 personal loan from a financial institution client for whom the CPA provided compilation services. The loan was fully secured and considered material to the CPA's net worth. The CPA paid the loan in full on December 31, 2000. On April 3, 2001, the client asked the CPA to audit the cli

    Ethical Proposal Solution - Videotek Corporation

    Good day - For the attached case study...I need a proposed solution. I have the rest of the assignment but and struggling with this part. I need an idea to build on. If I could get help with a proposed solution. I'm looking for about 400 words, that would provide a good foundation to grow on.

    Ethical Issues - Delegation

    I am working on a report on delegation. I need 5 examples and explanations of ethical issues that are inherent in delegation.

    Describe basic ethical issues facing today's society.

    Details: Privacy has become a major challenge and concern, especially in business. Identify the significance and value of privacy and discuss some challenges to privacy using a minimum of two credible sources in APA format. Please submit your assignment. Objective: Describe basic ethical issues facing today's society. Expl

    Ethical Issues: Various Theories and Concepts

    Details: Discuss the following theories/concepts: Utilitarianism, Rights and Justice, The Market System, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Kantianism, Egalitarian Theory, Libertarianism, and Virtue Ethics. Summarize and analyze these theories/concepts. Objective: Describe basic ethical issues facing today's society. Explain the preva

    Describe Personal Gain as Unethical

    Use personal gain as one of three criteria to determine whether an action or behavior is unethical. Please come up with an example and describe why action is unethical and describe why personal gain is unethical.

    What ethical issues could be encountered when collecting research data?

    1.What ethical issues could be encountered when collecting research data? 2 What issues could be present when collecting data in foreign countries? 3 How has the Internet and technology changed data collection opportunities? 4.What are the advantages and of primary disadvantages and secondary data?

    Ethical Delemma

    Pretend for a minute that your Carl Kaufmann of Du Pont. Assume that federal health investigators are pursing a report that one of your manufacuting plants has a higher-than average incidence of cancer among its of cancer among its employees. The plant happense to keep excellant medical records on all its employees, streching b

    Greed Over Ethics

    "People who are obsessed with wealth accumulation, greed, power, status, and other selfish interests often push ethical principles aside in their quest for self-gain."