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Unethical Behavior in the Workplace, 2008.
An analysis of the ramifications of unethical behavior in the workplace.
766 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper analyzes the ramifications of unethical behavior in the workplace, as well as how ethics function at a practical level within work environments. The paper concludes that unethical behavior is extremely unproductive for the greater good, since it distorts economic productivity and decreases the morale of the organization. It suggests that there is a great need for ethics to be instituted within policy initiatives.
Table of Contents:
Thesis Statement
Conclusion
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"The premise of unethical behavior in the workplace is a foundation for disaster, as the greed of a few persons in high positions can devastate the rest of the company or business by deviant actions. When there are no guidelines for behavior and conduct then chaos becomes the mainstay for all personnel to act selfishly. If the greater good is not kept in tact, then people like Martha Stewart would certainly dissolve the moral fiber of the American economy. Also, the positive growth of feminist ethics in the workplace is helping to reduce sexual harassment and the glass ceiling policies of patriarchal business. This is one example of how business ethics are a practical and extremely useful set of rules for policies that will increase economic productivity and help morale boost unity in the workplace."
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Dentistry Ethics, 2008.
This paper is a case study on the ethical violation of dental students treating patients after hours without a license and without direct supervision, as well as a discussion of alternative options and relevant ethical considerations.
1,485 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses how a dental student who is treating patients after hours without a license and without direct faculty supervision violates the principles of patient autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, and veracity. This paper first briefly reviews the salient points of the case in question. An analysis of the actions taken is compared to alternative options that may or may not have been considered at the time. A discussion of the ethical considerations in line with the perspectives of peers and the professional organization follows, as well as a discussion of the ethical perspective and the alternative actions that should have been taken.
Outline:
Case Review
Ethical Considerations
Alternative Actions
Conclusion
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"Another salient point that must be considered is the backdrop within which these incidences occurred. The student has admitted and is documented as per student evaluation, that he has exhibited prior deficiencies in time management and substandard preparation for clinic sessions. It has not been documented sufficiently that the student sought specific opportunities through his mentors to more efficiently help correct the cause of these deficiencies, whether a deficit in clinical knowledge, proficiency or otherwise (ADA, 2006)."
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IKEA Case Analysis, 2008.
This paper analyses IKEA's ongoing struggle to prevent its suppliers from using child labor and discusses recommendations for positive change.
1,683 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper is an analysis of IKEA's struggle with suppliers to prevent child labor. The first child labor accusations directed at IKEA came in 1994, however, although IKEA has designed a code of conduct, internal controls, and third-party audits as a way to abolish child labor in its supply chain, this paper states that IKEA's suppliers are still employing child workers. Specifically, the paper discusses Venkat Industries' recent failed audit in which it violated occupational safety measures, mandated overtime, and was using child labor. Furthermore, the paper asserts that Kaisa Mattson, the head of compliance in south Asia, is faced with the decision as to whether or not to terminate Venkat Industries. Either decision carries new issues for IKEA involving its profitability, reputation, and whether it should continue its efforts to manage child labor, which this paper also goes on to discuss.
Outline:
Economic Factors
Non Economic Factors
Alternatives
Recommendations
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"IKEA also faces the dilemma that its code of conduct clearly states that child labor will not be tolerated. Other suppliers have been terminated for substantiated cases of child labor in the past, and being more lenient with Venkat shows that the IWAY Code of Conduct doesn't apply for every company. Terminating the working relationship with Venkat Industries gives a strong message to IKEA's other suppliers: if it will terminate a major supplier on grounds of child labor, no companies are safe.
"IKEA has an internal standard it must uphold to sustain its reputation with employees and suppliers. Job 9 and the IWAY have been clearly described to employees and suppliers. These are objectives the company with which needs to remain consistent. Still, the education of employees and the public is also needed to ensure they understand IKEA's strong hand in eliminating child labor. The IWAY has led IKEA towards its current involvement in the fight against child labor, which therefore puts IKEA in a position to terminate Venkat Industries."
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Mental Health Therapist, 2008.
An explanation of the work of mental health therapists.
841 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper describes the role and ethics of a mental health therapist and the importance of putting the needs of the clients first and allowing them to maintain dignity at all times.
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"Proceeding further, an ethical counselor will recognize that he or she is in a position of power relative to his or her clients. As a result, fostering dependency or using someone's vulnerability to exploit him or her in some way - sexual and/or financial exploitation are the two things that come to mind immediately - is repellant and not at all what counseling should be about. To put it another way, an ethical counselor will put the needs of his or her clients first and will not use a respected professional position for self-aggrandizement that comes at the expense of others."
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Ethics in Accounting, 2008.
This paper examines federal and state ethical considerations in the practice of accounting.
833 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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The paper discusses Massachusetts' laws that govern the practice of accountants within its borders. The paper explores how the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) impacts the professional and ethical standards of accountants. The paper then shows how SOX ensures that accounting firms will adhere to strict ethical standards by providing greater scrutiny of accountants' methods and practices when it comes to corporate auditing.
Outline:
Introduction
Massachusetts Provides for Accountant-Client Privilege
Massachusetts' Position on Accounting Work Product
Three Code Violations that May Result in Criminal and/or Civil Accountant Liabilities
How the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Impacts the Professional and Ethical Standards of Accountants
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"An accountant's work product is that work which is used to complete the client's case, and is held to be confidential, unless the client allows its release. However, according to 252 CMR 3.03, an accountant must comply with a subpoena or summons enforceable by order of a court to release information obtained in the course of a "professional engagement", even without client consent.
Therefore, an accountant is required to release confidential client information if a court of law so requires. "
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The Virginia Tech Shootings Media, 2008.
A content analysis that compares national versus international media coverage of the Virginia Tech shootings.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that the hypothesis being tested in the paper is whether national coverage of the Virginia Tech shootings differed in the practices of journalism ethics when compared to international media coverage. The author describes the use of a statistical modeling analysis called content analysis to identify trends. The paper concludes that, from the content analysis of articles and media presentations on the Virginia Tech Shootings, the national coverage seemed to violate most of the journalism ethics principles; whereas, the international media was more consistent with ethical principles across the content. The paper concludes the content analysis is an appropriate method to analyze this case.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Using Content Analysis to Identify Trends
Journalism Ethics
Validity and Robustness of the Model - Is content analysis a suitable methodology for analyzing the VIRGINA TECH media coverage?
From the Paper
"This is a social issue and has an audience across a wide cross-section of society. The general attitudes towards the Virginia Tech shootings differed across the world, since many argue that the focus on the national news was on the perpetrator Seung-Hui Cho and his personal responsibility for the massacre as an individual with a psychological disorder. However, the international media more so focused on the United States gun laws and how easy it was for a mentally unstable citizen to access weapons that later laid to the death of thirty-two individuals at the University campus."
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Conflicting Ethical Principles, 2008.
An analysis of five different types of moral dilemmas occurring on five different levels.
2,682 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper uses five examples to explore how and why ethical conflicts arise. The author begins by describing and analyzing a conflict of moral values on a strictly personal level. The author then expands the context of each successive example, examining dilemmas arising in the workplace, in American culture, and with Muslim immigration to America. The paper concludes with a discussion of conflicting values on an international scale.
From the Paper
"Making an ethical decision should not depend on how well that decision is received, but in fact creating a more receptive atmosphere for ethical behavior should be a priority and would have real benefits for society as a whole. It is not enough to say that we prefer ethical behavior, for we have to show that this is the case and that we honor those who take this route."
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Stock Option Accounting, 2008.
This paper explores the accounting concepts surrounding eBay's stock options.
966 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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The paper examines the ethical issues surrounding eBay's financial reporting practices and how eBay's practices are affected by the current accounting procedure for stock options. The paper also explores what a conversion to the fair value method implies for eBay and its stakeholders. The paper then provides two specific examples related to the effects on financial statements and examines footnote disclosure from an ethical perspective. The paper concludes that eBay should change the accounting for stock options, even though it is not mandated.
From the Paper
"It is argued that the triangulation of the accounting concepts surrounding stock options for eBay employees does not absolve the ethical consideration and obligation to include the earnings of the company that is affected by actions that have an intrinsic value to the firm (Baviera & Walther, 2005, p. 2). Even the FASB is currently trying to get companies like eBay to expense stock options in wake of the fact that it adds a significant value to executive compensation and the fact that employees can sell these shares for cash implies that they should be expensed rather than treated as a footnote (Baviera & Walther, 2005, p. 3).Overall eBay's stock options are not 'value-less' and should impact expenses, the issue is what value should be used? "
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Moral Standards and Moral Consistency, 2008.
This paper explores the moral standards in the associations of Eberhard Faber, Incorporated.
1,049 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper examines the decision to allow Eberhard Faber to associate with known bribe-givers. The paper is of the opinion that this association seems like an affront to the moral consistency requirement demanded of any credible moral standard. The paper contends that respecting the law in some, but not in all, circumstances makes a mockery of the organization's avowed commitment to legal dictates and therefore is inherently immoral.
From the Paper
"Before going too far, the stakeholders in this situation need to be listed. Obviously, the share-holders of Eberhard Faber are one significant stake-holder; so too is the Board of Directors and, especially, the key principals (Mr. Faber and Mr. Carey) who offer widely divergent views on how to approach this matter. Not to be forgotten, the other company involved is a stake-holder as it could lose a major deal with an American company - a deal it would seem to covet. Lastly, IRS and legal consultants who convinced Mr. Faber that the deal was above-board and breached no US laws are stake-holders with credibility on the line (for a lengthier discussion on all of these parties, please see "Eberhard Faber, Inc.," n.d.). In the end, many people stand to win - or lose."
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Interventions Regarding the End of Life, 2008.
This paper discusses families' experiences in the withdrawal of life support in the intensive care unit.
1,552 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the decision to remove life-sustaining interventions in the intensive care unit (ICU) is a crucial event for persons responsible for end-of-life care decisions. Research into families' experiences with decisions to withdraw life sustaining interventions from a family member has indicated that the decisions made by the patient's immediate family can impact their perceptions and their psycho-social status. The writer discusses that appropriate educational and emotional support for families appears to improve their level of comfort regarding end-of-life decision-making and can facilitate the quality of the family's experience when dealing with difficult choices for a loved one. However, the literature in these areas demonstrates incongruity regarding how to best affect positive outlook among family members, and also the type of educational information needed and the methods required to deliver it. The writer therefore seeks to clarify which strategies are most effective in promoting a positive family experience when immediate family members make end-of-life decisions for a loved one receiving clinical health services.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem and Purpose
Literature Review
Research Question
Hypotheses
Theoretical Framework
Hypothesis 1
Hypothesis 2
Conclusion
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"Making decisions related to the withdrawal of life support in the ICU is one of the most demanding experiences the family will ever face. Nurses play a key role in the effectiveness of the decision making process and it is their understanding of the stages involved in that process which can determine the quality of the outcome. As McHale Wiegand maintains, as more families become involved in end-of-life decisions, it is essential that current research be assessed, the gaps in knowledge be identified, and that new directions for ongoing research should be established. Little is actually known about the interaction of nurses with families in this situation; what is certain is that the interaction is not uniform and that nurses need to realize what will be most effective with families who are experiencing high levels of stress."
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Price Discrimination, 2008.
An overview of pricing policy and ethical issues with a focus on the automobile industry.
754 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses how price discrimination is not a foreign or an illegal policy within economics or the marketing sphere although it is obvious that within the auto car sales industry there have been observations of discriminatory pricing practices that can only discourage sales and are considered unethical. The paper then outlines the ethical policies about pricing that the corporate office has mandated for the dealer community and also provides a strategic design to determine if discriminatory pricing is being practiced.
Outline
Monitoring Mechanisms
Discriminatory Pricing- Practical Recommendations
From the Paper
"Price discrimination in a general sphere is when two different prices are charged for the same good, (McConnell and Brue, 2005, p 50). It might seem strange that this can happen, but many markets practice this. For example, the business class (first class) and coach type of travel is an example of how individuals pay different prices for the same good. Or movie tickets for adults and children to see the same movie at different prices. Clearly, this report is being compiled because the price discrimination being practiced within the auto industry that has gotten media attention is not the same thing. "
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Corporate Ethics, 2008.
This paper explores the philosophy of ethics and its relevance in the corporate sphere.
3,940 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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The paper focuses on philosophical studies on ethics and the way in which conceptions of ethics can be seen to be tied to an understanding of human nature. The paper explores the beliefs of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Plato and Immanuel Kant and develops a trajectory of philosophical thought which could hold the answer to determining absolute moral right and, as a consequence, the grounds for unfailing compliance. The paper considers the implications of this reasoning for the corporate sphere and particularly on the contents and effectiveness of corporate codes of conduct.
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"In the wake of corporate scandals, such as Enron and the Martha Stewart trial, which have, in recent years, captured international attention and media coverage, corporate ethics has become a household term. What corporate ethics entails, how these standards are created and maintained, and whether anyone actually pays any attention to them at all has been the subject of much interest and debate. It may be assumed that the aforementioned scandals could justifiably cause the layman to believe that the notion of corporate ethics is a mere chimera, something to which organizations pay lip service to ease the minds of stockholders as well as customers. On the other hand, the public nature of such scandals has put corporations and other large organizations in the position of being forced to discuss these matters openly and to give account of their own practices."
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