16 July 2013 Memorandum For Record From: Ethics Department ABC Co. Topic: Owen And Luke Background Luke, a well standing employee here at ABC came to visit the ethics department to discuss an issue that has recently arisen. Luke has been assigned to work on a project that involves lowering the value of his brother, Owen's, property. Luke informed me that Owen received an offer on his house that would allow him to escape the more than probable outcome that his property value will diminish. Luke felt both compelled to inform his brother about this project and to maintain his confidentiality clause he has agreed to with ABC. Issues The main ethical consideration is the value of maintaining his confidentiality clause versus allowing his brother to lose money on his house. A simple utilitarian approach would suggest that this is no problem. Luke, in the best interests of his brother, should, quietly and discreetly mention this project to his brother. ABC is not harmed in any way and Owen does not lose the money. But it appears a utilitarian view does not eliminate all the ethical issues. The real questions arises at what is the proper balance between a commercial agreement, such as Luke's with ABC, and a family relationship. Luke appears torn as his loyalty appears to be split between his work and his family. Another party to consider in this issue is the prospective buyer of Owen's house. What information is owed to this party as well? Analysis Kant's Categorical
A. (2.) Analyze the ethical issues at stake in the scenario and distinguish from legal matters.
Analyze three of the punishments that corporations undergo when they have acted unethically (i.e., name them, define them, explain what they are). In addition, explain three threats to running an ethical corporation. Finally, from your own perspective, explain whether or not a corporation should have to function by the same codes of morality that individual people in society have to abide by or if they should be allowed to get away with certain actions that people in society cannot get away with.
The NASW Ethical Principle of service is most relevant to the social problem of hunger because this principle covers a social workers primary goal to help people that are in need and to address the social problems (NASW Code of Ethics). Due to the tremendous amount of people who current live in poverty, not being able to afford a suitable amount food increased the amount of hunger around society. This suggests that the issue of huger should be addressed by social workers who have the amount of knowledge and skills to advocate for these clients. For a social worker to take the time of day to address these social issues and problems. Make a difference by taking it to a higher power. A social worker should also spend time by helping the population with no expectations of zero to little pay (NASW Code of Ethics).
In the presence of guests and the staff members here assembled, I, ___________________________, solemnly promise and pledge to faithfully execute the member’s duties of the Mu Alpha Theta Oxon Hill Chapter to the best of my knowledge and ability, to commit myself to the society’s code of ethics, and to further the goals and objectives of this
Luke has a hard decision to make; he wants to be a good employee and a good brother. I do think you have to respect and honor your promises (in this case the commitment you have with the ABC Company) However, I could see myself in the position of wanting to help my
The damaging nature of this so-called news concerns Luke. To complicate the issue, Owen told him that he received an offer to sell his house recently
Build a mirror CRM production system over the next two weeks so that a rebuilding of the main CRM system could occur to plug security holes and assure that another DoS attack would not be successful.
Under the supervision of John Melnyk, Anna Hawkins writes Too Much Information. A case where a group of four students in a third-year business ethics course at a university gets a long and challenging assignment which was worth a substantial portion of the final grade. This assignment put the students in the role of ethical consultants to a group purchasing organization in the healthcare industry that had just come under public scrutiny. Here they need to draft a letter and present it to a board of directors on a later date. Board of directors would be represented by Professor Nash (their instructor) and one or two of his university colleagues or contacts from the business world. Along with this information this case also suggests that one of the group members ‘Jeff’ finds his part of the assignment on the internet. It was clear to other group members that he cannot use this information, as the assignment specified that this was off limits. Erica (one of the group members) is confused how to handle the situation. She comes with her own perspective, objectives and action plan.
The ethical dilemma Bob faces in this case is a transaction that makes Bob question his and the company’s ethics and legal obligations. It’s February, business was slow, the company was $5,000 below their breakeven point, and it appeared as if a
Finally, we need to know if E&Y acted ethically throughout this engagement. E&Y had a close relationship with Rouse Co., one of MGR’s landlords. E&Y was soliciting business from Rouse and provided significant tax services. Also, Swidler and E&Y had participated in at least 12 different business arrangements, some of which resulted in Swidler receiving significant fees from E&Y.
Ethical dilemmas are virtually impossible to avoid if you are a participant in the workforce. The definition of an ethical dilemma stands as a situation that challenges two or more “right” values that arise in a conflict (Treviño & Nelson, 2014). As ethical persons, how may we overcome ethical dilemmas and finish on the “right” side? The research mentioned in Trevino’s and Nelson’s book, “Managing Business Ethics: Straight Talk About How to Do It Right,” suggests that preparing for specific ethical challenges before a situation occurs can adequately prepare the workforce to better handle real-world applications when an ethical situation transpires. The notion that ethics is teachable inspires the following case analysis. The case analysis involving chemical safety will discuss the facts and issues, stakeholders, decision alternatives, and real-work constraints. Focusing on each of the previously mentioned topics, I will describe the applications using Utilitarian, Kantian Ethics, and Rawlsian Justice Analysis’s.
Leadership is by all means a special talent that not all people possess. A leader must also have ethics to be effective for the long term in the corporate world. These leaders generally implement ethical programs in order to influence an organizations climate (Yukl, 2010). I will evaluate the importance of ethical leadership and the role it plays into today’s organizations. In addition, I will discuss the repercussions a company may have when its leadership allows and even rewards unethical business practices. Lastly, I will apply my personal leadership perspective. My perspective will include the path-goal theory and ethical practices that I find important to
Traits associated to a psychopath include irresponsibility, manipulation, grandioseness, lack of empathy, asocial tendencies, inability to feel remorse, refusal to take responsibility for one's actions and superficial relations with others. Modern day corporations display every one of the previously listed characteristics. Is it right that an institution, whose power now rivals that of the State that once created it to seek the better welfare of its citizens, display the psychological traits of a dangerous personality disorder? Many say no: there is a rising discomfort with the corporation and its pervasion into every sphere of human life and it is this uneasiness that has prompted many academics to further study the corporation and its
Every organization also has a profession responsibility to conduct business honestly and ethically. Our readings reported, “Experts estimated that U.S. companies lose about $600 billion a year from unethical and criminal behavior” Kinicki and Kreitner (2009). The organization could avoid having ethical issues by meeting the
How do ethical values shape behavior in organizations? According to Saleem (2014), ethical values and behaviors of an organization are made up of organizations institutionalized philosophies along with the moral ideologies of its members. In addition, the codes of ethics help to enhance the moral reasoning of employees while shaping their behaviors towards morally questioning unethical situations. Organizational leaders are encouraged to build cultures of trust with leadership who establish concerning goals employees pursue y setting examples for others to follow (Crosbie, 2008). The leaders whom are able to build training and development throughout their organization helps design and build relationships characterized by collaborative behaviors those results in mutually beneficial outcomes (Crosbie, 2008).