Ethical dilemma

The world as we know it is ending. We’re speed writing its future with man-made technology, but how does this affect the moral fiber connecting us? In technological advancement we, as a society, are presented with incredible ethical dilemmas. We are aware that the intent in the creation of technology does not always represent the intent of its individual users or the powerful entities that monopolize them. Exploring what we know about the technology we have, and imagining the technology we’re…

When presented with an ethical dilemma, such that of Cecilias and if she should pursue treatment for cancer while she is pregnant and fetal demise is likely, it is vital that the dilemma be addressed with a set of guidelines that allow an answer to become apparent. The Four principles approach to Bioethical questions is a guideline that can aid in finding an answer to tough ethic questions. The four principles are Respect for autonomy, Beneficence, Non maleficence, and Justice. In the case…

the early 1900’s and it’s only been illegal for 1% of its existence after the law was passed in 1937. Since then over 94 million people have admitted to smoking marijuana at least once. (Guither, 2015) The legalization of marijuana has been an ethical dilemma in our society ever since. Marijuana is considered a wrongful action because of the addictive and harmful substances that it is composed of, such as delta-9-tetrahydro-cannabinol (THC) and carcinogens. It is a schedule 1 drug according to…

or ethnic background. Likewise, an employee may terminate employment for any reason. Offering very little legal rights to the employee post termination, the at-will doctrine has been criticized by many. Ethical questions surrounding at-will employment require in-depth analysis. Ethical Dilemma of At-Will Doctrine Although the majority of employers hire at will, critics of the doctrine believe that at times it can be unethical and detrimental to the employee. Under the at-will doctrine, an…

Benchmark - Ethical Dilemmas After an accident, a 17 years old girl, Joni, get a quadriplegic, paralyzed from her shoulders down, Which means she basically lost her self-care ability. She felt despair about life and considered to take euthanasia. So what is euthanasia? Base on Christian worldview, does euthanasia should be allowed? What could Joni do? What could Joni’s experience bring to normal people? And what is euthanasia looks like under another worldview? Ethical Dilemma Euthanasia is a…

instance, many employees have been stunned by the hierarchical view of the relationships in some companies where the family members of the founder have significant influence in decision-making. Such situations have severally been seen to create ethical dilemmas within companies. In such a scenario, a professional employee would feel unappreciated if decision-making is still retained in the family. A company with such value conflicts is considered to stifle careers and inappropriate for…

1. There are multiple relevant stakeholders internally as well as externally whom must be identified to help determine the appropriate ethical decision on the dilemma. Maria Smith is a critical internal stakeholder, as she played a significant role in SABMiller’s tax planning strategy over the past couple of years. Other internal stakeholders include SABMiller’s over 20,000 employees, Board of Directors, and Upper-management. Each one of these stakeholders has a stake in how the company performs…

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Personal Ethical Dilemma Paper – Driving under the Influence My cousin and I have had a close relationship for most of my lifetime. Prior to my birth, he would regularly sleep over at my parent’s house to receive forbidden sweets. After I was born, he would sleep over to watch over a newly born me. His continued protection over my life deepened as we got older, and he was there for me whenever I needed. I would see him every weekend at our family gatherings where we would play basketball or…

Professional Ethical Dilemma: Transparency in the Workplace I got my first job working at a grocery store when I was sixteen and I worked there, sometimes part time and sometimes full, for almost seven years. This is was my introduction into the working word and my education on how to be a professional throughout many formative years of my life. However, it was extremely different from my current working environment as a computer programmer for the State of Michigan, and left me completely naïve…