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  • Ethics of Gay Marriage

    Ethics of Gay Marriage

    Ethics of Gay Marriage What do you think when you see two guys walking down the sidewalk holding hands? Our society is based on improving and recreating to reach perfection. Yet there is this situation of “unnatural” marriage and most of our society wants it eliminated. If you think about the ethics of it though, you’ll see that both sides have an equal argument in the dilemma. If you look at the ethical reason behind

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Vika
  • Ethical Considerations on Plagiarism

    Ethical Considerations on Plagiarism

    Ethical Considerations Colleges and Universities hold similar views and policies on plagiarism. They generally include a Code of Honor or Conduct listed in their student handbooks. Students are required to sign a pledge stating they will honor their schools’ codes. The punishments for disregarding the codes are similar from University to University. Eastern Kentucky University has an Academic Integrity Policy (Eastern Kentucky University, 2006, para 4). Each student must sign a pledge stating “I hereby

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Jon
  • Drugs Should Not Be Legal.

    Drugs Should Not Be Legal.

    Drugs Should Not be Legalized The question of whether to legalize drugs or not is a very controversial and important issue. Drugs affect so many areas of society. The U.S. population has an extremely high rate of alcohol and drug abuse (Grolier). Several groups have formed and spoken out regarding their position. Speaking Out Against Drug Legalization is the first step in helping to deliver the credible, consistent message about the risks and costs of

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    Submitted: January 3, 2010 By: Steve
  • Ethics and Governance

    Ethics and Governance

    Introduction In the stakeholder/responsibility matrix (Carroll & Buchholtz 1999, p. 84), there are employees, owners, customers, communities, public at large, social activist groups and others in the stakeholder group. Carroll & Buchholtz (1999, p. 84) have stated the four types of responsibilities as Philanthropic, Economic, Ethical and Legal. Carroll & Buchholtz (1999, p. 37-38) describe a socially responsible firm would need to make a profit [Economic], obey the law [Legal], be ethical [Ethical] and be

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    Submitted: January 3, 2010 By: Jack
  • Ethics in Education

    Ethics in Education

    “Ethics in Education” Learning Team B Gen300 Dr. Athalene Mc Nay 4-20-2008 I. What is ethics? A. A definition of ethics. B. How are ethics used in education? II. Integrity is part of ethics in education. A. A definition of integrity. B. Trust relationship is essential in ethics in education. C. Academic integrity is a mutual responsibility. D. There is cheating and academic responsibility within the education system. E. Phony schools, diploma mills and false

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    Submitted: January 3, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Legal Memoradum

    Legal Memoradum

    ARGUMENT I. THE DEFENDANT IS ENTITLED TO RELIEF UNDER THE ALABAMA "SUDDEN EMERGENCY DOCTRINE". Defendant, Tiffany Alexis, is entitled to relief from liability arising from the accident with Mr. Gibson under the Alabama "Sudden Emergency Doctrine." The sudden emergency doctrine states that "one who, without fault on his part, is suddenly and unexpectedly placed in perilous situation, so as to be compelled to act instantly and without opportunity for exercise of deliberate judgment, is not

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Janna
  • Legal and Professional Issues Concerned with Pornography in a Public Information Centre.

    Legal and Professional Issues Concerned with Pornography in a Public Information Centre.

    1. Introduction 1.1 Scenario You are the manager of an information centre in which there are Internet terminals for public use. Staff report that they have noticed a user accessing pornographic sites, and they suspect that he may be trying deliberately to offend them and other users. They ask you not only to deal with this case, but to find ways of stopping similar things in future. 1.2 Background Computer misuse can be complicated to

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Mike
  • Ethical Filter Worksheet

    Ethical Filter Worksheet

    Value Personal Sourcewith Examples Justify the Value's Position in the List. Include any challenges to employing these values consistently when making personal and organizational decisions. Honesty In my experience honesty creates the foundation for a well-structured life. Honesty was lacking when I was younger because my father would either lie or exaggerate the truth frequently. Honesty became a value learned over time with the help of my mother. She taught me that being honest to

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Artur
  • The Legalization of Marijuana

    The Legalization of Marijuana

    The Legalization of Marijuana Marijuana is an issue that has been debated for many years. As each year passes more ordinary people, elected officials, newspaper columnists, economists, doctors, judges and even the Surgeon General of the United States are concluding that the effects of our drug control policy are at least as harmful as the effects of drugs themselves (Bennett). By removing the illegal drug label from marijuana some of these harmful effects would go

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: July
  • Environmental Ethics Inventory

    Environmental Ethics Inventory

    A set of rules oulining human responsibility concerning environmental ethics defines the relationship toward “the surroundings, both biotic and abiotic” “collectively called the environment” (Blackmore, 1997). Any person who has ever given a thought to the need to protect and develop the environment has either implicit or explicit code of ethics regarding these issues that determines everyday behavior patterns. In the same way, I also have my own values and ethics regarding environmental issues that

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Should Gay Marriage Be Legalized?

    Should Gay Marriage Be Legalized?

    Should Gay Marriage Legalized? Andrew Sullivan, a former editor of the New Republic, a practicing Catholic and a pioneer writer on gay rights. He presents an argument in favor or supporting legalization of gay marriage. His stance is a common one in our society today but seems to only deal with the lawful side of gay marriage and not the moral side. The plain truth is the people of America are not ready to accept

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Building an Ethical Organization

    Building an Ethical Organization

    Building an Ethical Organization The concept of this organization was inspired by a dream of a place that young people and adults could come to for refuge and help, who suffered from being Bipolar or having any other Mental Health issue. Along with them being Bipolar and having Mental Health issues, they also suffer from the addiction of drugs or alcohol or both. There are facilities that help those that have mental illnesses and have

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    Essay Length: 2,367 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Jessica
  • The Importance of Ethics in the Workplace

    The Importance of Ethics in the Workplace

    The Importance of Ethics in the Workplace In their personal and professional lives, people can and, unfortunately, sometimes do go against their moral and ethical standards. Ethical standards are what it means to be a good person, the social rules that govern our behavior. Ethics in business is essentially the study of what constitutes the right and wrong or the good or bad behavior in the workplace environment. A business is an organization whose objective

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Steve
  • The Ethics of Predatory Lending in the Housing Industry

    The Ethics of Predatory Lending in the Housing Industry

    The Ethics of Predatory Lending in the Housing Industry The real estate industry is thriving with approximately sixty-eight percent of all Americans being homeowners. With low interest rates, 1st time home buyer down payment assistance programs, and government funded educational opportunities (i.e. the Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati), the real estate and mortgage lending industries will continue to flourish. However, there are some unethical lending practices that are threatening the housing industry as a

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Fonta
  • The Legalization of Marijuana

    The Legalization of Marijuana

    The legalization of marijuana is a controversial issue that has been fought for and against for several decades. Marijuana is defined as a preparation made from the dried flower clusters and leaves of the cannabis plant, which is usually smoked or eaten to induce euphoria and to heal and soothe (dictionary.com). In the 1930s, the American media spread numerous false stories that marijuana was an extremely dangerous drug and therefore marijuana and hemp were effectively

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Top
  • Aristotle Virtue Ethics

    Aristotle Virtue Ethics

    Aristotle's Virtue Ethics The philosophy of virtue ethics, which primarily deals with the ways in which a person should live, has puzzled philosophers from the beginning of time. There are many contrasting interpretations regarding how one should live his or her life in the best way possible. It is in my opinion that the Greeks, especially Aristotle, have exhibited the most logical explanation of how to live the "good life". The following paper will attempt

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Fatih
  • The Legal Industry: A Marketing Perspective

    The Legal Industry: A Marketing Perspective

    The Legal Industry: A Marketing Perspective The state of marketing in the legal industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Just a few short years ago, lawyers depended solely on word of mouth and yellow page ads to publicize their business. Slowly over time, this has changed, and lawyers are now taking a more proactive approach to marketing their firms and shopping their services in the market place. The following research will show that law

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Jack
  • Ethical Perspective

    Ethical Perspective

    Ethical Perspective The ethical perspective of an individual has a profound affect on how he lives his life. Ethical perspective can be that of character, obligation, results, or equity; or C.O.R.E.. An individual may fall into one of these perspectives or may be blended between two or more. An individual’s ethical perspective can be reflected in the culture of their organization and determines how they handle ethical situations on a daily basis. My personal ethical

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Management Planning and Ethics Paper

    Management Planning and Ethics Paper

    Management Planning and Ethics Paper University of Phoenix Management: Theory, Practice and Application; MGT/330 Robert Venti M. Ed July 6, 2005 Management Planning and Ethics Paper In an article titled Putting Teeth in Corporate Ethics Codes author Amey Stone discusses valid points on ethics in a financial business environment. Most if not all company's have an ethics code in place to help enforce corporate governance. This helps to enforce Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Chief Executive

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Top
  • Ethics of Prostitution

    Ethics of Prostitution

    Probably no one in the English-speaking world is unaware that our Governor has spoken out on subjects where lesser mortals, especially politicians, have held their tongue. His opinions on the assassination of JFK appear to be well-founded (November '99), however, and his views about the religious right seem equally appropriate (Holiday '99). Perhaps his proposals for the legalization of pot and prostitution also deserve some second thoughts. The strongest argument against prostitution, no doubt, is

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Mike
  • Ethical Filter Worksheet

    Ethical Filter Worksheet

    Running Head: ETHICAL FILTER WORKSHEET Ethical Filter Worksheet Value Personal Source Justify the Value’s Position in the List. Include any challenges to employing these values consistently when making personal and organizational decisions. Honesty I have learned so much to value honesty because of being misled in the past. If the person you are dealing with is being completely honest with you, it builds such a great rapport. Then the dealings after building that rapport

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Qwest - Ethical Issue Analysis

    Qwest - Ethical Issue Analysis

    Ethical Issue Analysis xxxxx xxxxx University of xxxxx course title course number Instructor April 20, 200x Introduction This paper will analyze the recent ethical issue of Qwest’s CEO, Joseph Naccino, in his insider trading trial that has just ended with his acquittal in 23 of the 42 insider trading charges against him. This will focus on the issue putting personal gain at the expense of others and hopefully describe the obligations of people who

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Vika
  • Marijuana Legality

    Marijuana Legality

    Marijuana Legality For centuries the marijuana plant has been used in medicinal and spiritual journeys. As old as human writing there have been accounts of the use of the marijuana plant in cultural activities. People around the globe have used the plant as part of cultural rites of passage, as an aid to meditation or purely recreationally as a social stimulant. Within every culture there are differences however. In every part of the world religion

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Ethics

    Ethics

    Ethics Ethics is a topic in which many people or groups of people tend to disregard. There can be many reasons supporting the decisions that business firms or individuals make. In many cases, money or monetary gain can influence people to do unethical things either in the workplace or in everyday life. Ethics can be defined as beliefs that distinguish right from wrong. These beliefs are normally passed down from family so you make

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    Submitted: January 6, 2010 By: regina
  • Ethical Analysis of online File Sharing

    Ethical Analysis of online File Sharing

    5 Steps of Ethical Analysis 1. identifying the facts 2. defining the conflict or dilemma and identifying the values involved 3. identifying the stakeholders 4. identifying options that can be taken 5. identifying potential consequences of actions 1. As technology becomes wider spread the misuse of it has become inevitable. Some technology users feel that if they have access to data, regardless if it is legal or illegal, they will use it without considering the

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    Submitted: January 7, 2010 By: Max