Ethics Essay

Virtue Ethics is neither deontological nor teleological, it is not concentrated upon the action itself or the consequence. It is agent centred and involves the pursuit of arete, the pursuit of excellence. This is because it is an aretaic ethic, it emphasises virtues (strengths) and vices (weaknesses) of character. The question is not what should I do but what kind of person should I be? “We are not concerned to know what goodness is but how to become good people” told Aristotle who played a part…

Kant’s Ethics- Morals, Happiness, and Human Life Kant’s Ethics is a work that reflects how Immanuel Kant perceived ethics through morals and happiness and painted a picture of human life through these things. Ethics is what is defined as things that guide a person’s actions or their behavior. In Kant’s Groundwork, he discusses morals- what we consider to be right and wrong, and how we feel or duty, good will, or inclinations influence our morals which in turn influence our actions. Another…

Ethics of Drug Testing in the Workplace A recent article was written by Khan & Chawia (1995) titled “Ethics of drug testing: What are workers’ attitudes” was received from the Business Forum database reviews the ethics of drug testing in the workplace. The article was also published in several journals including the Journal of Accounting the Business Horizons, Finance, and Auditing. Drug testing is widely used in numerous workplace throughout the country to maximize corporate profits by…

Nursing care must be guided by the ANA’s Code of Ethics to determine best possible outcomes for Ting and resolve ethical dilemmas. Provision 2 of the Code of Ethics states, “The nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community” (ANA, 2001, p. 9). For Ting, this means her needs must be the priority focus, but because she is Chinese and the family’s beliefs are based on Confucianism, these values and beliefs should also be incorporated into the care…

two of the Code of Ethics for Dietetics Professions supports the Deontological approach. Principle 1 - “The dietetics practitioner conducts himself/herself with honesty, integrity, and fairness” (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2009, p.1). Principle 2 – “The dietetics practitioner supports and promotes high standards of professional practice. The dietetics practitioner accepts the obligation to protect clients, the public, and the profession by upholding the Code of Ethics for the…

In Ethics class we watched the movie the Emperor’s grove for movie analysis. The movie highlights the overall message of self-improvement. This movie is about a young emperor “Kuzco” who is very selfish, narcissistic and does not care about anybody else’s feeling but his own. He has no idea of the impact of his actions on others. He is incapable of judging which actions are the most moral due to his disregard for other people’s feelings. Instead, his own self-interest motivates him. Pacha, A…

The process of research requires a good understanding of ethics and what ethics entitles while conducting research. There will always be a biases and relationship dynamic will conducting research which need to be carefully addressed in each type of research method be it a questionnaire or a survey, an interview, an observation or a focus group, issues that must be considered every step of the way. A researcher must familiarise themselves with the REB and make sure that any research involving…

Ethics in Privacy and Confidentiality Research and marketing companies have the right to collect information form participants in surveys and other research practices. Marketing research companies must ensure that they follow all participant privacy and confidentiality rules. Marketing research companies have the responsibility to the participants to protect their identity and protect them from any third party companies looking to obtain personal information for the purpose of direct…

the Creator God. The universe is here by purpose, not by accident. Additionally, what is wrong or right is not a matter of individual autonomous choice. Ethical Practices #1 Business ethics is a conscious effort to treat people with respect and aspire to establish a positive working environment. Ethics are an important part of human existence and must be accounted for in any worldview. As part of my worldview, I believe that integrity is important in the work place. When I worked at a…

Decision making in the criminal justice system are met with competing values and interests. These conflicts relate to the determination of what is right or wrong and can be interrupted differently in some situations based upon the culture, changes over time, and on an individual’s upbringing. With this in mind, some decision such as those found in police discretion can be guided by social norms, justice, and personal values, but the police often encounter situations resulting in gray areas.…