Category: Ethics

WOULD you alter the production method to get the product on the market sooner although it will diminish its quality?

Discussion Board Unit 2 – Baby Formula Example
Questions to answer:

As a manager, HOW WOULD you decide how to divide the available supply of products among the various customers?

WOULD you alter the production method to get the product on the market sooner although it will diminish its quality?

These questions need to be answered with the Evaluate Alternative Actions and Choose an Option for Action of the “Framework for Ethical Decision Making” in the article below,
https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/a-framework-for-ethical-decision-making/

What is the background of the case, including its context and origin? Opening and operating postal equipment correctly and safely not to cause bodily injury and harm

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

What was your ethical dilemma topic selection (from Week 2)? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

What is the specific case you have selected? Is it from your own workplace, or based on research? selected workplace violations from my past employer.

What is the background of the case, including its context and origin? Opening and operating postal equipment correctly and safely not to cause bodily injury and harm

What happened? Use the reporter’s questions of who, what, when, where, why, and how. We had a team meeting my manager called and it was a safety meeting about safety due to bodily injury due to the use of postal equipment. She went over safety rules and read over a paper advised of safety lifting requirements and safety operating equipment requirements to ensure safety and she read the requirements of opening an APC and BMC unit she started to open the unit and bend to drop the lid lightly downward towards your feet. And after the meeting, she stated don’t follow those instructions due to us having to hit numbers she said to do what you need to do and open equipment as fast as you can to get the mail out to put on the belt as fast as possible to process. And before we had the safety meeting employees were opening the APC and BMC as they learned what worked for them hurting and injuring themselves.

What makes this case an ethical dilemma? How might people with different ethical viewpoints perceive this case? This was unethical because according to the law we companies have to follow OSHA protocol to make sure employees are properly using equipment and not injuring themselves due to a manager just wanting to hit numbers for a bonus and this violated OSHA code this equipment weighed over 2000lbs

What is the “Principle of Utility” or what Mill calls “The Greatest happiness Principle” Explain. What is meant by the Utilitarian credo “The Greatest good for the greatest number?”

THE UTILITARIANS: Mill (RULE) & J.J. SMART, WILLIAMS
Read SMART for ACT UTILITARIANISM

(1) While Rule utilitarianism may look a lot like Kantianism, there are important differences between them. What are they, i.e., how does Kant deviate from The Golden Rule touted by Mill to be the main directive for moral conduct?

(2) What is the “Principle of Utility” or what Mill calls “The Greatest happiness Principle” Explain. What is meant by the Utilitarian credo “The Greatest good for the greatest number?”

(3) How does Mill defend Utilitarianism against charges that it is “Animalistic,” “Selfish” and Hedonistic? Give specific reasons. Why can’t it be selfish in light of the Principle of Utility?

(4) What is special about the “Higher” Pleasures in comparison to the “Lower” description of Pleasures? How does Mill distinguish between the two? Give examples of both kinds.

(5) Why, according to Mill is it “better to be Socrates dissatisfied rather than a pig satisfied?” What is he suggesting about the difference a between person v Pig?

(6) Why would Mill oppose the idea of a family of six adopting a slave to serve them even though it might make 6 people really happy and only one person really miserable?

(7) What is the difference between “Rule” and “Act” utilitarianism? What makes Mill a “Rule” as opposed to J.J. smart (packet) who is a self proclaimed, “Act” Utilitarian?

(8) Though both types of Utilitarianism ultimately appeal to the “Principle of utility,”their responses to moral dilemmas may differ. How come? Why does Smart disagree with Mill?

(9) What does Smart mean that studying “mathematics” is ultimately more “Fecund” than playing pushpin” or basketball? Carefully explain. Do you think he is right? Why or why not?

(10) What are some of the problems that Williams’ identifies with Utilitarianism generally? How does he use the concept of “Integrity” in arguing against such theories? What does he mean by having “Deeply held projects?” Why is he so against Utilitarianism?

(11) In the Pedro example, why would Williams refuse to kill the one person to save the rest? Likewise, why would he not take the Chemistry job—or at least claim is certainly not obvious why that would be the right thing to do? What reasons does he offer?

(12) If Mill were to find a rich doctor’s wallet in the street {with $$$, credit cards, Driver’s License, etc.} would he return it —why or why not? According to Rule Utilitarianism, would the choice be different if the wallet’s owner was a “Welfare” recipient—why or why not? What would J.J. Smart do and in either case? Would he agree with Mill’s decisions—why or why not? Give reasons.

Why would Mill’s  Rule Utilitarianism require that he give the wallet back whether the wallet’s owner is a “Welfare Mother” or “Rich Doctor?” Explain.

What makes The Trolley Problem a prime example of a Utilitarian moral dilemma?

How do you think a Rule Utilitarian like Mill would respond to the
situation presented on the videos? Would an Act Utilitarian such as Smart do something different? Why or why not? Explain

Explain: “Ethical failure in leaders is a product of success, not pressure to perform.”

Explain: “Ethical failure in leaders is a product of success, not pressure to perform.”
How would you build an ethical team of leaders who will inspire you to lead by example and who will challenge or confront you when you need either?

Video links provided pertaining to the evaluation


 

Identify, comprehend, and resolve ethical issues/problems and their ramifications in a thorough and responsible manner.

Writers choice

1) Identify, comprehend, and resolve ethical issues/problems and their ramifications in a thorough and responsible manner:

Examples/Details/Explanations:
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2) describe the historical and cultural contexts of the issue:

Examples/Details/Explanations:
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3) determine the legal issues associated with the case study:

Examples/Details/Explanations:
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III. Conclusion

Does the DOT have any regulations on the software and technology used in the operation of self-driving cars?

Explain the most salient points made in academic literature concerning ethical decision-making processes.

Ethical Decision Making

Explain the most salient points made in academic literature concerning ethical decision-making processes.

Tenbrunnsel and Smith-Crowe’s article provides an abundance of information from the literature—probably far too much to fit into this paper. It will be incumbent on you to decide what is sufficiently supported and noteworthy such that it should be included in your paper.

Identify and explain each of the values and issues that are relevant to this problem. Be sure to include both professional ethics and social issues.

Analyze an Article

Describe the problem: (~5%)
Briefly restate the problem in your own words.

Values and Issues: (~5%)
Identify and explain each of the values and issues that are relevant to this problem. Be sure to include both professional ethics and social issues.

Organizational Context: (~10%)
Describe the context for the situation or technology. What is the organization? What is the purpose of the organization? Who are all of the relevant stakeholders and how might each group be affected? Be sure to include appropriate legal considerations.

Application: (~60%)
Now that you’ve described the various elements of the framework for analysis, apply all of the above to the problem.

What are possible options? (~20%.)
What are the likely consequences of each of these options (both positive and negative)? (~40%)
Make a recommendation: (~20%)
Given the various stakeholders, organizational needs, laws, Codes of Ethics, ethical theories and values that we explored in this course, what do you recommend and why? Be sure to include why you did NOT select other options. Your grade will be based on your reasoning.

Briefly explain the different considerations that would guide a utilitarian and a deontologist when considering the possibility of mandatory organ donation. Explain which approach (if either) is preferable, and why.

Briefly explain the different considerations that would guide a utilitarian and a deontologist when considering the possibility of mandatory organ donation. Explain which approach (if either) is preferable, and why.