Ethics Around The Globe

Ethics Around The Globe

Module 2 Assignment  

 

Internet Use and Navigation

 

Competency

 

Apply duty-based ethical theories to contemporary moral issues.

 

Instructions

 

In this research-based assessment, you will be applying a Kantian perspective to a contemporary moral issue. Current contemporary moral issues range from genetic engineering to issues related to the use of torture in wartime. For this assessment you will need to research contemporary moral issues and select one that will be the focus of your paper as you apply the Kantian perspective. Once you select your moral issue, you will need to address the following in a properly formatted research paper.

 

Explain what duty is according to Kant and how this view differs from other senses of duty.

 

Describe the relationship between a good will and duty for Kant.

 

Differentiate the two formulations of the Categorical Imperative.

 

How do these formulations apply to your selected contemporary moral issue?

 

Using the foundation of Kant’s moral theory explain how there is a moral duty for your selected contemporary moral issues.

 

Express your view as a maxim.

 

How feasible is it to universalize your maxim?

 

How does your maxim fulfill/satisfy each of these formulations?

 

In your paper, ensure that you use credible academic sources, and cite them properly.

 

 

 

Ethics Around The Globe

 

Module 3 Assignment  

 

Editing and Formatting Microsoft Word Documents

 

Competency

 

Evaluate consequence-based moral theories.

 

Instructions

 

Creating the perfect boss

 

Your company, Ye Old Paper Mill, recently experienced some organizational chart changes, mostly related to management positions. After posting low profits and even lower employment satisfaction scores, the CEO decided it was time for a change. The CEO, who prefers consequentialist views when it comes to ethical decisions, approached you, along with the rest of the human resources department, and tasked the team with weighing consequentialist ethical theories and selecting which theory would be best for potential managers. For this assessment, you will draft a proposal that addresses the following questions:

 

What are key features of consequentialist theories?

 

What are the differences between the consequentialist theories?

 

How does happiness and pleasure factor in to these theories? Remember employee satisfaction is at an all-time low.

 

What are the pros and cons of each view for the company if the majority of its employees would follow one of the particular theories?

 

Would it be possible for a manager, who follows a different ethical perspective, to effectively manage subordinates who follow a particular consequentialist theory?

 

Select and defend which consequentialist theory for management would be best for the company.

 

Your properly formatted proposal will need to include the following sections:

 

Introduction: Explain why you are sending this proposal. Provide an overview of the issue and discuss the task from the CEO.

 

Address the questions listed above with applicable support and research

 

Conclusion: In this part, you will wrap up the proposal and select and defend which consequentialist theory for management would be best for the company.

 

Proper Proposal Formatting: This a professional document and needs to be structured as a proposal and not as an essay. You will still need to supply both in text and full citations for the sources of your information. If you need further assistance with how to structure a proposal, click on this link.

 

 

 

Ethics Around The Globe

 

Module 4 Assignment  

 

Virtue and Character Based Ethical Theories

 

Competency

 

Utilize virtue and character-based ethical theories in case studies.

 

Instructions

 

For this assessment, you will get the chance to highlight your creative writing skills and your knowledge surrounding Aristotle. Be the Best You, is a career coaching and mentorship agency that works with employees to not only achieve their professional goals, but their personal goals as well. By using a virtue and character-based approach. As a coach for Be the Best You, you are part of the training committee that creates new training material for the clientele. The agency is seeking 3 new training sessions related to the golden mean, Aristotelian friendship, and eudemonia. Part of these trainings include scenarios that the clientele read and then answer applicable questions. You will be creating three, fully developed scenarios for the golden mean, Aristotelian friendship, and eudemonia.

 

Your submission, in its final state will include 3 scenarios including 1 for the golden mean, 1 Aristotelian friendship, and 1 for eudemonia. For each scenario, include 3 questions, 9 in total.

 

 

 

Each scenario must include:

 

A fully developed fictional scenario that clearly highlights which of the three (the golden mean, Aristotelian friendship, and eudemonia) is being presented. Clearly define the characters and the actions that are representative of the selected topic.

 

Three, open-ended questions pertaining to the scenario that the clientele would answer in relation to the facts and the topic of the scenario.

 

 

 

Ethics Around The Globe

 

Module 5 Assignment  

 

Eastern Ethical Systems

 

Competency

 

This competency will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of notable Eastern ethical systems through explanation and description.

 

Instructions

 

Often, when one thinks of ethical perspectives in the workplace, the focus tends to be on theories such as utilitarianism and egoism. While there is certainly a place for these two theories in the workplace, there remains a whole world of different perspectives and systems. For this deliverable, you will be creating a pamphlet that highlights Eastern Ethical Systems and their benefits within the workplace. Your pamphlet will need to address the following topics:

 

A description of Buddhism and Confucianism.

 

Key ethical themes that run through each of these traditions.

 

Describe similarities and differences between the two traditions.

 

Relate themes of Buddhism and Confucianism common themes within American culture.

 

Describe features of the ethical perspectives of Buddhist and Confucian traditions that would be beneficial within a workplace/community.

 

The pamphlet that you are creating will vary in length. Draw attention to your pamphlet by using well-placed art, an easy to read design with your content, and effective use of color.

 

Looking for information on how to create a pamphlet? Check out http://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/190019

 

 

 

Ethics Around The Globe

 

Module 6 Assignment  

 

Justice

 

Competency

 

Relate one’s moral framework to notable ethical theories on the topic of justice.

 

Instructions

 

The topic of justice manifests itself in a variety of ways, and is often discussed in broad terms. What does justice mean to you? In this assessment you will address the subject of justice and related ethical theories. In a properly formatted, researched paper, you need to address the following questions:

 

What does justice mean to you?

 

What do you believe is a good foundation for justice?

 

What is Rawls’ foundation of justice and how does it relate to what justice means to you?

 

What are the key features regarding global economic justice?

 

What do you believe are the most important issues within social justice currently and why are these important?

 

In your paper, ensure that you use credible academic sources, and cite them properly.

 

 

 

Ethics Around The Globe

 

Module 1 Quiz

 

Question 1By taking a Business Ethics course, one is studying ethics.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Meta

 

 b.Applied

 

 c.Formative

 

 d.Descriptive

 

Question 2Often used in the social sciences, such as psychology, this type of ethics studies how we actually behave.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Meta

 

 b.Applied

 

 c.Formative

 

 d.Descriptive

 

Question 3This type of ethics studies moral codes; the principles, rules, or theories that guide peoples’ actions and judgments.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Meta

 

 b.Applied

 

 c.Normative

 

 d.Descriptive

 

Question 4Frequently talked about in the context of what we should or ought to do, are duties or responsibilities.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Obligations

 

 b.Values

 

 c.Rights

 

 d.Rules

 

Question 5These refer to character traits, persons and motives, are what is morally good, bad, blameworthy, or praiseworthy.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Obligations

 

 b.Values

 

 c.Rights

 

 d.Rules

 

Question 6Examples of this type of value would be a person, happiness, and beauty.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Extrinsic

 

 b.Internal

 

 c.Intrinsic

 

 d.External

 

Question 7Money would be an example of this type of value, sometimes referred to as called instrumentally.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Extrinsic

 

 b.Internal

 

 c.Intrinsic

 

 d.External

 

Question 8Which one of the following is not one of the key elements of ethics?

 

Select one:

 

 a.The Preeminence of Reason

 

 b.The Universal Perspective

 

 c.The Principles of Impartiality

 

 d.The Dominance of Values

 

Question 9This key element of ethics purposes that reason frames everything. A well thought out stance with supporting evidence is needed.

 

Select one:

 

 a.The Preeminence of Reason

 

 b.The Universal Perspective

 

 c.The Principles of Impartiality

 

 d.The Dominance of Moral Norms

 

Question 10In this key element of ethics, the moral principle, rule or judgment must apply in all relevantly similar situations.

 

Select one:

 

 a.The Preeminence of Reason

 

 b.The Universal Perspective

 

 c.The Principles of Impartiality

 

 d.The Dominance of Moral Norms

 

Question 11In this key element of ethics, all persons are considered equal and should be treated this way. The interest and wellbeing of each individual is given the same weight.

 

Select one:

 

 a.The Preeminence of Reason

 

 b.The Universal Perspective

 

 c.The Principles of Impartiality

 

 d.The Dominance of Moral Norms

 

Question 12This key element of ethics offers that there are many different types of norms such as legal or social norms.

 

Select one:

 

 a.The Preeminence of Reason

 

 b.The Universal Perspective

 

 c.The Principles of Impartiality

 

 d.The Dominance of Moral Norms

 

Question 13From this perspective what is right or wrong, good or bad, blameworthy, or praiseworthy is dictated by that community/group.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Cultural Relativism

 

 b.Moral Relativism

 

 c.Pacifism

 

 d.Emotivism

 

Question 14Which of the following is not one of five major claims of cultural relativism?

 

Select one:

 

 a.The moral code of a society determines what is right within that society

 

 b.There is no objective standard that can be used to judge one society’s code as better than another’s.

 

 c.There can only exist one formal set of rules at any given time

 

 d.The moral code of our own society has no special status; it is one of many.

 

Question 15All of the following are one of five major claims of cultural relativism; except for which one?

 

Select one:

 

 a.The moral code of a society determines what is right within that society

 

 b.There is an objective standard that can be sued to judge one society’s code as better than another’s.

 

 c.There can only exist one formal set of rules at any given time.

 

 d.The moral code of our own society has no special status; it is one of many.

 

Question 16In this the view if an individual morally approves of an action, value, or duty, then it is morally right.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Cultural Relativism

 

 b.Moral Relativism

 

 c.Subjective Relativism

 

 d.Emotivism

 

Question 17This is the idea that all moral statements, regardless of how specific or general, are personal opinions meant to sway other people’s opinions.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Cultural Relativism

 

 b.Moral Relativism

 

 c.Subjective Relativis

 

 d.Emotivism

 

Question 18Under this view, if you believe torture is morally wrong or if you believe donating to charity is morally right, then these are simply opinions, attitudes, or feelings.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Cultural Relativism

 

 b.Moral Relativism

 

 c.Subjective Relativism

 

 d.Emotivism

 

Question 19This meta-ethical theory states that an action is considered morally good is equivalent if it is commanded by God.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Cultural Relativism

 

 b.Moral Relativism

 

 c.Divine Command Theory

 

 d.Emotivism

 

Question 20This practice relies upon the ability to think and reason.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Philosophical Inquiry

 

 b.Moral Relativism

 

 c.Divine Command Theory

 

 d.Emotivism

 

Question 21This is the belief that certain things, especially moral truths, exist independently of human knowledge or perception of them.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Philosophical Inquiry

 

 b.Moral Relativism

 

 c.Objectivism

 

 d.Emotivism

 

Question 22The duty to keep a promise to another person would be an example of this theory?

 

Select one:

 

 a.Consequentialist

 

 b.Nonconsequentialist

 

 c.Objectivism

 

 d.Emotivism

 

Question 23This type of normative ethical theory denies that the rightness or wrongness of our behavior is based solely by the goodness or badness of the consequences of our actions.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Consequentialist

 

 b.Nonconsequentialist

 

 c.Objectivism

 

 d.Emotivism

 

Question 24Hedonism is an example of this type of ethical theory?

 

Select one:

 

 a.Consequentialist

 

 b.Nonconsequentialist

 

 c.Objectivism

 

 d.Emotivism

 

Question 25This philosophy focuses on the outcomes, placing emphasis on the ends over that of the means.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Cultural Relativism

 

 b.Deontology

 

 c.Pacifism

 

 d.Teleology

 

Question 26If a person opts to view the world through the utilitarian lens, they are following what type of an ethical theory?

 

Select one:

 

 a.Consequentialist

 

 b.Nonconsequentialist

 

 c.Objectivism

 

d.Emotivism

 

Question 27Under this philosophical perspective, employers should be more concerned with the well-being of their employees rather than the profits.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Cultural Relativism

 

 b.Deontology

 

 c.Pacifism

 

 d.Teleology

 

Question 28“If I wish to achieve good grades, then I will need to do all of my homework” would be an example of what type of imperative.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Categorical

 

 b.Rational

 

 c.Hypothetical

 

 d.Theoretical

 

Question 29By taking a Nursing Ethics course, one is studying ethics.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Meta

 

 b.Applied

 

 c.Normative

 

 d.Descriptive

 

Question 30Which one of the following is not one of the key elements of ethics?

 

Select one:

 

 a.The Preeminence of Reason

 

 b.The Partisan Perspective

 

 c.The Principles of Impartiality

 

 d.The Dominance of Moral Norms

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