Ethics

Wal-Mart is not just a mega corporation who needs no introduction its a privately controlled economic institution which has managed to impact prices, wages, and economies on a local as well as global scale. Its because of the huge scale on which it operates, its able to command the movement in the market. It works by lowering down the prices of commodities it sells, thereby making the consumers flock to its stores instead of any other store, by shaping there shopping habits, and by driving down...

Male dominance was established into the social system of some ethnic groups and women played a significant role in their society. For some philosophers and scholars, this was due to the complementarity of male and female roles and functions. Complementarity gave women a great deal of autonomy in their own affairs. Discrimination based on both class and gender existed. One example of inequality was the deprivation of education of the less high-born Muslim women in the pre-colonial period.  It...

Lessons learned from engaging in the module My knowledge, specifically on research method, improved after studying the module.  I actually did not have any idea on how to prepare a research proposal before but with the help of the module, I now have a better understanding about research proposals. The module covered many aspects such as information ethics and research information systems. Furthermore, it developed in us skills such as how we can find out useful resources to support our research,...

Ethics is a way of considering the reality of humanity and the universe in regard to a perception of what is right and what is wrong.  Human beings are in constant interaction with their environments, with their surroundings, other people, and the dynamics of the entire world.  In aiming to figure out the best way to comprehend and figure out the meaning of ethics, there are basically two branches of ethical perception, virtue based ethics and action based ethics.  Virtue based ethics...

Utilitarianism is the most well-known consequentiality theory of ethics. The most prominent advocates of utilitarianism are John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) and  HYPERLINK httpen.wikipedia.orgwikiJeremy_Bentham o Jeremy Bentham Jeremy Bentham (1748 - 1832). The guiding principle of utilitarianism is the assumption that eventual goal of all human activity is happiness. Experience is the determinant of concept of right and wrong in utilitarianism. Two types of Utilitarian ethics are 1) Act Utilitarianism...

The main premises that John Hardwig relies upon to reachthe conclusion that in certain circumstances, people have a duty to die, evenwhen they may prefer to live. The critical responses and the most convincing critique. John (1983, n.pag) says that in certain circumstances, people have a duty to die, even when they may prefer to live. He says that those with burdensome illnesses, dependencies, or medical conditions have a duty to die perhaps because ill, dependent, or aged individuals can...

Children together with their families continue to experience stumbling block to the enjoyment of their fundamental human rights as well as to their inclusion in society affairs. The perception of childrens rights being respected is interpreted by many as being lenient in addition to giving them a lot of control and power, while simultaneously taking away power from their parents. However, it is the mandate of each and every person to make sure that the rights of children are upheld. UNICEF is an...

Kants position on self killing is somewhat controversial as it is open to various interpretations by different scholars. His use of concepts like categorical imperative, rational thought and dignity of the personhood present a prima facie case against suicide and euthanasia (Kant 59, 1964). Any action that emanated from rational thought and was intended to promote moral good is according to Kant, ethical. Persons seeking to end their lives because of unbearable suffering are contemplating amoral...

There have been many instances of companies indulging in unethical practices in the recent past and this is a cause for concern. There is also growing uneasiness in society about business ethics. Corporate concern for ethical practices is evident in many corporations developing and implementing codes of conduct. Unethical practices break the laws of the country the company is working in. Many unethical practices have been identified in companies. This paper explores the use or breach of ethical...

Before we talk about workplace ethics we must first understand what ethics is Ethics can be defined as the study of standards on which an individual terms anything good or bad, or right or wrong. Ethics guides a person about moral right and wrong doings. A person learns ethics from the very beginning of his life. If from the start a person is able to distinguish between right and wrong then only he can choose between legal and illegal practices in his adulthood. Someone who has always been indulged...

This case analyses an organizations ethical dilemma about its duties towards the society and the humankind, and to the organization and its benefits. The manufacturing processes followed in the organization are compliant with the emission norms but there are better technologies available, which can reduce it, even further. The awareness of the benefits of the new technology and the cognizance of the repercussions associated with use of existing technology creates the ethical dilemma for the organization. Injectoplast...

International industries investment in the leisure and recreation industry includes hotels casinos and cruise ships. By diversifying their risk and maintaining vertical and horizontal linkages in the hospitality industry, the company is maximizing its profits and minimizing possible losses (Alexander  Sheedy, 2005). It will be able to book clients into their hotels, invite them to play at the casinos and take them on cruise trips around the world. These facilities will enable the firm to provide...