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The Debate on Stem Cell Research, 2008.
This paper explores both sides of the stem cell research controversy.
1,061 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper discusses how many people believe that using stem cells for research could improve the health of millions of individuals and could cure many diseases that have plagued mankind for centuries. The paper then discusses how others believe that stem cells are human life and should be treated with the respect that all human life is accorded. The paper also explains how regular stem cells differ from the other cells in the human body. The paper asserts that what is needed is a healthy debate with both sides sitting down and openly discussing their beliefs.
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"There are a number of experts who believe that the potential benefits of the technology far outweighs the concern over whether stem cells are to be considered human life. The ethical issue according to some is not that the cells are human life, but how many human lives can possibly be saved if stem cells are used in research. Oz states, "the ethics of destroying embryos to make stem cells is often framed as "an immovable object meets an irresistible force"--respect for human life colliding with the desire to relieve human suffering" (Oz 90)."
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Greed and Ethics, 2008.
This paper examines the way greed is portrayed in the films "Boiler Room" by Ben Younger, "Three Kings" by David O. Russell and "Wall Street" by Oliver Stone.
1,296 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper compares the greed and ethical concerns in the films "Boiler Room", "Three Kings" and "Wall Street". The paper describes in detail the insider trading in "Wall Street", the corrupt soldiers in "Three Kings", and the brokerage firm in "Boiler Room".
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"Greed is a human trait that can be found in many different forms in many different life situations, and greed generally raises ethical issues for those who act out of greed, for those who follow them, and for society at large. In the 1980s, in the film Wall Street (Oliver Stone, 1987), the super trader character Gordon Gekko observes, "Greed is good." The intent was to show the way the stock manipulators of the time put their own desire for more above all ethical concerns. Other characters in film have done the same thing, and the way greed is portrayed can be shown to differ in the films Boiler Room, Three Kings, and Wall Street. The three films also raise somewhat different ethical concerns as well."
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Racial Bias in the U.S. Criminal Justice System, 2008.
An analysis of the existence of racial bias and its impact on the outcome of cases in the United States criminal justice system.
2,751 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper discusses racial bias in the United States criminal justice system. It specifically questions whether the race of an individual suspected of a crime impacts his or her experience and the outcome in the criminal justice system. The paper discusses the history of related laws in the United States and discusses skin color ethics.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
In the U.S. Criminal Justice System...
Challenging Past and Contemporary Contentions
Research Purports
Confessions
Skin Color Ethics
Countering the Cycling Racial Bias Challenge
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"Federal sentencing guidelines sternly constrain judges' discretion for determining whether an individual being charged will be sentenced to prison or receive probation. Guidelines are also currently in place to "guide" a judge in allocating the length of the sentence. Guidelines, albeit only contain minimal restrictions on the judges' and prosecutors' abilities to reduce sentences "for substantial assistance or acceptance of responsibility." Spohnhttp (2000:482)"
"Ultimately, Spohnhttp (2000:481 - 482) concludes that the reason for the unbalanced number of racial minorities currently incarcerated in the U.S. did not merely evolve from a racially neutral efforts to protect citizens and/or control crime. Earlier refutations of racial discrimination in the U.S. criminal justice system, according to Spohnhttp (2000:482) do not pass the test of time."
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Morals and Business, 2008.
An analysis of morals and ethics in a business environment.
861 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper discusses codes of ethics in business and states that a firm must develop a code of ethics with seriousness of intent that reflects the organization's real values. The paper also states that the employees must be given leverage so they can act on those values when faced with ethical dilemmas and that the code must be communicated effectively. The paper then discusses these issues and ethical dilemmas.
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"However there are many big organizations that have fumbled massively despite a code of ethics. Enron is a good example. It had been manipulating audit reports for some time to show profits when it was making none and thus making its stakeholders wrongly believe that the company was profitable. Do you assume they never had a code of ethics? By all means they did. And it was one hefty document that delineated rules of honesty and integrity- "We work with customers and prospects openly, honestly and sincerely. When we say we will do something, we will do it"(Miller, 2002)-Heavy words indeed for a firm that cheated millions and created history in business fraud."
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Issues on Criminal Record Disclosures, 2008.
A review of the ethical issues and requirements with respect to criminal record disclosures.
1,666 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper examines the ethical issues and requirements when dealing with criminal record disclosures. The paper offers recommendations for professionals that may come across situations where there are no clear cut steps to take, and concludes with a summary of the relevant issues.
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Introduction
Criminal Record Disclosure Requirements
Examples of Ethical Conflicts in Disclosure Requirements
Recommendations to Solve Ethical Issues
Conclusion
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"This raises ethical concerns since sensitive client/patient information is shared, that includes medical and background records. Affiliates are also given access to these records, so there must be some kind of security mechanism in place to protect the confidential information. In the case of open disclosure to officials in the criminal justice system, such criminal justice employees are only focused on their portion that is related to client's case, which may be at reaching a charge or guilty verdict. There is the question of how much disclosure is necessary; this may account for a gap in the relevant ethical code that the professional must decide on their own. In other words, a choice must be made between two courses of action. This is difficult because in most cases there are significant consequences for taking either course of action. Each of the two courses of action can be supported by one or more ethical principle, and the ethical principles supporting the unchosen course of action will be compromised disclosure requests can adequately perform their jobs."
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Conscientious Objection, 2008.
This paper provides a moral analysis of conscientious objection.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer points out that, in general, conscientious objection is not, in and of itself, a violation of honesty, integrity, or ethics. Even in the case of an enlisted serviceman, conscientious objection is a valid ethical basis for refusing continued service that requires conduct to which the individual objects in principle. The writer then points out that, on the other hand, conscientious objector status is unethical, and therefore, unjustified as a basis for shirking one's responsibilities under specific circumstances, particularly where it is asserted from self-interest instead of moral conviction. The writer discusses that the intention of the United States Armed Forces is to permit genuine objections that truly reflect the individual's heart-felt personal convictions without allowing conscientious objection to function as an unjustified means of dereliction of duties. The writer concludes that toward that end, the purpose of hearings on conscientious objection is to determine whether or not the conscientious objection falls within the relatively narrow parameters recognized by law as valid criteria, as well as to distinguish truthful positions from those merely of convenience or cowardice.
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Introduction
National Guard and Reservists
Changed Beliefs
Selective Service Registration
Conclusion
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"The first requirement of valid conscientious objection is that it be genuinely truthful rather than a technique of convenience or cowardice with respect to one's assigned duties or assignment. Operation Iraqi Freedom brought the realities of wartime deployment and hostile engagement home to thousands of National Guard and Reserve troops, many of whom had enlisted primarily for the educational benefits and without a realistic expectation of overseas wartime deployment. Availability for deployment is the primary purpose for which reservists are rewarded and compensated throughout their period of enlistment."
"Conscientious objector status is not intended as an escape mechanism for situations where unexpected service is merely inconvenient, or where actual service is required, despite its apparent improbability at the time of enlistment. The enlistment agreement is bilateral in nature, with the respective benefits and potential costs known in advance to both parties to the agreement: the enlistee hopes to benefit without ever being required to fulfill the entire range of obligations encompassed by the agreement; the armed services hope to benefit by maintaining a troop reserve available when necessary, at a known cost of fulfilling its payment and benefits packages throughout the entire term of enlistment, even if active duty is never actually required during that time period."
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Humanitarian Intervention, 2008.
Discuses the issue of humanitarian intervention by examining the debate over Kosovo.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper argues that the use of humanitarian intervention in Kosovo was the right decision even though other people oppose this action because they see full military interventions, including armed combat and humanitarian aide, as a serious act of destructing state sovereignty. The paper then asserts out that the situation in Kosovo and other national breeches of human rights are usually an ethnic conflict in which an unscrupulous leader utilizes genocidal slaughter to control political situations. The paper also contends that, although many people wish that humanitarian intervention could be defined by clear-cut guidelines, these situations are always beset by ethical and moral dilemmas.
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"United States, post WWII, has made markedly extensive strides toward a reversal of the isolationist tactics of previous years, and yet the value of such an idea is questioned by many as intervention frequently and almost assuredly leaves the nation and her allies' subjects of criticism. Additionally, public opinion also seems to be split in such situations, with some coming to the side of immediate and swift intervention; regardless to maintain international rights, others complain that the US has no right or business being everyone's protector."
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Structure, Grammar and Mechanics, 2008.
This paper discusses whether sharing music-based files is a morally acceptable act.
917 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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In this article, the writer discusses whether illegally downloading music from such programs as the now essentially defunct Napster is one of morals. The writer questions whether downloading music without paying for it is morally wrong or, on the other hand, is an act of freedom of expression. The writer maintains that the answer to this question depends heavily on one's own personal beliefs and general character. The writer states that since it is rare that one will get caught downloading music, a person is likely to justify one's actions as an example of freedom of expression. On the other hand, an individual with a strong personal moral belief against stealing will be more likely to view the act of downloading music as being morally wrong.
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"Morals are a general set of rules or code of conduct that is held to be authoritative in determining whether an action is right or wrong. Although the source of this moral code of conduct is numerous and open to debate, it can generally be said that morals are dictated by society, philosophy, religion and personal convictions.
"In terms of society's influence on morals, it can be said that it is society's established norms of behavior that more often dictate that society's moral code than such things as the written rules and laws. In summary, a society's moral code is a generally shared understanding of behavior, particularly of what type of behavior is acceptable and what type of behavior will not be tolerated. This determination is often evolved through a combination o that society's customs, history, ritual and general etiquette."
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The Doctrine of Informed Consent and Patient Autonomy, 2008.
Looks the doctrine of informed consent and patient autonomy as applied to modern medical ethics.
2,795 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper explains that the doctrine of informed consent and patient autonomy emphasizes the dilemma that modern medicine experiences when faced with the issue of a patient's right and autonomy to decide what is going to be done to his or her own body once he or she is committed to a healthcare unit. The paper then points out that the once unquestionable acceptance that the patient should leave him or herself completely in the care of the medical staff seems to be outdated. The paper then goes on to define the concepts of patient's right of patient autonomy and the physician's obligation of informed consent. The issue may appear to be simple; however, there are many aspects to this doctrine. These are discussed in the paper.
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"Wear also identifies many other aspects and medical situations where informed consent and patient autonomy can be harmful from a medical point of view, rather than beneficial. According to Wear, the two bioethics concepts can be termed as 'fast ethics', as in 'fast food', that is, a compromise between real ethical principles and no principles at all. Wear emphasizes thus that the ethos itself and its functionality may be seriously undermined in such cases where the doctors are confronted with the spontaneous behavior of the patients who are confronted with the truth about a serious illness or condition."
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Professional Issues in IT, 2008.
A case study analysis of the application of professional business ethics to information technology.
2,413 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper focuses on the status and development of professional ethics as it applies to the field of information technology (IT). It begins by providing an overview of professional business ethics as a whole and then focuses on specific approaches taken when these generalities are applied to the field of information technology. The paper then applies the findings to the provided case scenario and further evaluates if the current status of ethical problem solving in information technology is satisfactory for meeting the realities of ethical demands.
Table of Contents:
Summary
Introduction
Overview of Business Ethics
Business Ethics in Information Technology
Methods of Evaluating Ethics in Information Technology
The Boomer et al Behavioral Model of Ethical and Unethical Decision Making
Boomer Model Applied: A Case Study
Solutions
Conclusion
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"In conclusion it can be seen that the field of information technology faces constant ethics-based decisions. However, unlike other professions, information technology lacks a professional code of conduct. Thus, to cope, the field adopts principles from general business ethics when faced with ethical dilemmas. However, as has been seen in the case sample presented in this report, information technology professionals face unique ethical questions that are not readily resolved by existing business ethics principles. Thus, in conclusion, it is recommended that a professional information technology code of ethics and conduct be established."
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Organizational Trends, 2008.
This paper looks at trends in business, focusing on the function of ethics in organizations and the impact of technology on work-related stress.
1,204 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper first explores the influence of ethics on decision-making in businesses. The paper reveals that a business with a sound ethical policy will attract consumers, shareholders who wish to invest in a company that is unlikely to be investigated for ethics violations, and potential top-quality employees. The paper then examines the impact of technology on work-related stress.
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"Ethics education has long been a mainstay of most business curriculums on both the undergraduate and graduate level. But arguably, it has only been a pressing concern in the real world of business in recent years, where scandals such as the Enron debacle and various CEO abuses of corporate expense accounts at Tyco have brought ethics to the consciousness of the boardroom and the public, as well as to academics. According to Alfred Gini, a philosophy professor at Loyola University in Chicago and associate editor of Business Ethics Quarterly: "Because of Enron, all MBA programs, all schools of business, are looking at themselves and saying, 'What happened here, and why did it happen,'" and many CEOs and managers are doing the same (Torres 2005:1)."
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ASAC Code of Ethics for School Counselors, 2008.
This paper is discusses the ASAC's Code of Ethics for school counselors and reflects on personal ethical dilemmas found with this code.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper acknowledges there are often times when the ASAC Code of Ethics and what is "legally" right comes into conflict with the counselor's personal values. The counselor is sometimes forced to make a decision that goes against his or her personal values. The ASCA's Ethical Standards for School Counselors were adopted by the ASCA Delegate Assembly, March 19,1984, and were revised on March 27, 1992, June 25, 1998 and June 26, 2004. The author anticipates a difference in ethical practice due to a conflict between personal values and ethical practice in the area of certain confidentiality obligations governing disclosures to the court system that are required when the release of confidential information may potentially harm a student or the counseling relationship. This paper discusses and reflects the authors personal ethical dilemma with the ASAC Code of Ethics and how he plans to deal with the conflict.
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Introduction
Duties as an ASAC Counselor
Confidentiality Obligations
Conclusion
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"These confidentiality obligations above extend to the circumstances under which a drug abuse program may disclose information about a student's disclosed drug use to the counselor. In this case the disclosure is made only to those individuals within the criminal justice system who have a need for the information in connection with their duty to monitor the patient's progress (e.g., a prosecuting attorney who is withholding charges against the patient, a court granting pretrial or post trial release, probation or parole officers responsible for supervision of the patient). For this disclosure the student must have also signed a written consent that must state the period during which it remains in effect. This period must be reasonable, taking into account both the anticipated length of the treatment and the type of criminal proceeding involved, as well as the need for the information in connection with the final disposition of that proceeding."
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Social Responsibility, 2008.
A description of the many facets of social responsibility.
837 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper defines social responsibility and confirms that it includes many different stakeholders with varying needs.The decisions an organization makes may be acceptable by societal standards, but not with the highest point of integrity. The findings presented by the paper provide strong evidence of the many facets of social responsibility. The paper addresses in detail the subject of social responsibility as well as corporate responsibility.
Outline:
Defining Social Responsibility
Separating Personal Ethics from Corporate Social Responsibility
Defining Corporate Citizenship
Working Model of Corporate Responsibility
Responding to Corporate Responsibility Expectations
Reaping the Benefits of Social Responsibility
Is it Profits That Really Matter?
Are We The Salt of the Earth?
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"It is one thing for a company to define its social responsibility. It is another thing to define a step-by-step strategy for carrying out this policy. As noted, there are several key stakeholders in the definition of corporate social responsibility: customers, employees, business partners, the environment, communities and investors. Corporate social responsibility is the way to manage these six responsibilities. This is not easy, since there are overlapping and separate obligations. A working model has to be developed for interpreting and implementing the social responsibility actions. "
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Corporate Responsibility, 2008.
An analysis of the importance, scope and benefits of corporate social responsibility.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper defines and examines the concept of corporate social responsibility. It first discusses the importance and the scope of corporate social responsibility and looks at how it differs from personal ethics and responsibility. The paper then discusses various benefits of corporate responsibility and looks at profits for a company with regards to its ethics.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Definition of Social Responsibility
Personal Ethics vs Social Responsibility
Corporate Citizenship
Working Model/s
Expectations of Corporate Responsibility
Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility
Profits and Corporate Responsibility
Conclusion: Are We the Salt of the Earth?
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"Supporters of corporate social responsibility uphold that the higher goal of an economic system is to further the general social welfare (University of Miami 2004). Advance economies recognize that the purpose of business lodges beyond maximizing efficiency and profit. More and more, society expects businesses to sustain it. And businesses must rely on the inputs of society for their success and survival. The bottom line is that no business can exist separately from society or the community. On account of this, businesses face the obligation contribute to the well-being of the community on which it heavily depends (University of Miami). That symbiosis is what gives flavor to the world or makes the corporate social responsibility enforcer the veritable "salt of the earth.""
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Breach of Accountability in Law Enforcement, 2008.
An analysis of the reasons for and the realities of breach of accountability within law enforcement.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses breach of accountability within law enforcement over the past two decades. It looks at issues such as police brutality, corruption and other forms of unethical behavior. The paper then discusses the reasons that such breaches of accountability occur and how they reflect negatively upon law enforcement institutions and specific policy agencies.
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"The implication for the entire police organization at Dallas is that this is a massive undertaking to defraud the criminal justice system. If it has perpetuated for so long it must be an institutionalized problem because many officers must have known of what was happening. The organization may not be judged as completely corrupt, but inattentive at an administrative level. It can also be said that the entire organization has inadequate monitoring and hiring procedures because many of their police officers were shown to be racist. All of these actions reflect negatively upon them to show that in general this police department is ineptly run and monitored. Police corruption has been rampant within Texas for some time and there have been many such instances of criminalized activity within the police department."
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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.
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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.
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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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