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    ethical theories the nurse can identify how to best handle these ethical dilemmas. It is important that the nurse communicates the need for treatment for cervical cancer and that having her parents consent is most likely going to be necessary. Virtue ethics can be applied here as it is about an individual of good character doing the right thing. The nurse communicates the severity of her diagnosis and through guidance may be able to create understanding of her patients need to inform her parents.

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    accordingly and explain to my co-worker about how the young man has different morals than us. To be ethical in interpersonal communication to me is to not think of everything in black and white. When being put in different situations where morality and ethics come into play we have to not judge everyone from our standards. We must keep in mind that people have different backgrounds and may have been reared differently. Therefore, what we feel is ethical or morally correct may be

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    What does it mean to be a professional? A professional is defined as a qualified and experienced person in a work environment that conforms to the standards of skill, with competence and character. After nearly a decade of war the Army has decided to focus on creating professionals rather than just creating warriors. Leaders have realized the importance of being a professional and want to ensure that every soldier and civilian member of the Army understands the same importance. Therefore, the

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    I think that A Clockwork Orange is a book worth reading because it is relatable, makes you think, and is interesting. The author, Anthony Burgess, was born February 25, 1917. At the young age of two his mother passed away. He was brought up by his aunt and later his stepmother. Even with such an unstable childhood Burgess continued on to enroll in college and major in English. He had a passion for music, which he expressed in the main character of A Clockwork Orange. Burgess wrote several accomplished

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    Kant’s Ethics may best apply to modern business. Kant said right action based on a set of moral rules, and the right action is supposed to be the one that conforms with these rules, whereas certain other types of action are morally forbidden. He also suggests that people should be treated "with respect and as ends in their own right, not solely as means to other's ends." On the contrary, Mill’s ethics only concern about the happiness of majority instead of duty itself. Thus, the question how could

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    Sample Code of Ethics

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    Build Trust and Credibility The success of our business is dependent on the trust and confidence we earn from our employees, customers and shareholders. We gain credibility by adhering to our commitments, displaying honesty and integrity and reaching company goals solely through honorable conduct. It is easy to say what we must do, but the proof is in our actions. Ultimately, we will be judged on what we do. When considering any action, it is wise to ask: will this build trust and credibility

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    A Review of Ethics Concepts & Theories Educational Objectives: 1. Explain the type of problem that is addressed by philosophers. 2. Explain how ethical norms help address ethical issues that arise in accountancy. 3. Contrast the views of Mills, Machiavelli and Kant. 4. Describe what is meant by a social contract. 5. Analyze a given situation and tell why it would be appropriate or inappropriate to lie. 6. Explain the views of Kierkegaard and contrast him

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    4/8/2015 Business Ethics : Today vs. Earlier Period Society’s Expectations of Business Ethics Dilemma and Action Ethical Problem Actual Business Ethics Ethical Problem 1950s • Ethics in business has to do with making the right choices - often there is no apparent one right way and one must choose the best in the circumstances. • Managers are sometimes faced with business choices that create tensions between ethics and profits, or between their private gain and the

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    increase profits for company stakeholders. Unfortunately, some stakeholders do not always make the right choices, especially when the wrong one choice is more enticing. My research will determine the stakeholders invested in PharmaCARE, analyze the ethics of their treatment of the indigenous population and its rank-and-file workers versus the executives, and determine whether Allen can legally fire a few of his employees. Also, determine

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    QUESTION : Business and Ethical practices/Issues in International Business and the role of Multinational enterprises (MNEs) Introduction to Business and Ethics The ethical-related issues have represented the foundation of different religions and life styles. Ethics can be found in all aspects of human activity as the individuals have been preoccupied with the quality of their behavior towards the people around. Even if they do not purposefully intend to improve their relations with the others

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