DEVRY ETHC 232 ALL WEEKS DISCUSSIONS LATEST
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Importance
and Value of Ethics (graded)
Let’s
begin our class discussion with an overarching conversation about the
importance of ethics. Why are ethics important? How do they affect our decision
making? What are the consequences if we do something unethical?
Deontological
Ethics (graded)
Our
first TCO asks us to consider the deontological ethical approach given certain
ethical dilemmas that may arise in the professional world. You may want to
review this week’s lecture as you think about the following topic for
discussion. Consider a situation in which a company is planning to implement a
surveillance policy to monitor its employees. What kinds of ethical duties do
you think this company has that would be involved in this decision? You may
talk about duties to its shareholders, customers, employees, and others. Why do
these duties exist? How should they impact the decisions made in this context?
DeVry
ETHC 232 week 2
Utilitarianism
(graded)
Last
week we considered deontological ethics in the discussion thread, and this week
we will consider the alternative approach of utilitarianism. How would a
utilitarian approach cause someone to make a different decision in certain
cases. Can you think of cases in which a decision made would be different based
on the ethical approach a person takes? This section lists options that can be
used to view responses.
Societal
Norms vs. Workplace Standards (graded)
Societal
norms, in essence, are those rules for how people should act in society.
Although these norms are accepted, there will be times in which a societal norm
runs contrary to a workplace standard. What is an example of when such a
situation can arise? How do you decide the ethical choice when faced with such
a dilemma?
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ETHC 232 week 3
Laws
and Privacy (graded)
One
of the important areas of law and ethics in business relates to privacy rights.
Several laws have been passed that direct businesses to respect privacy. In
this thread, let’s consider how HIPAA, GLB, and COPPA laws can help ensure
people’s privacy. What is their ethical justification? Is there gray area in
these laws? How do some businesses try to find their way around these laws?
Industry
Standards (graded)
Some
industries and businesses have their own uniquely applicable laws and
standards. In this thread, let’s share our own experiences with industry
standards. What field are you in? Are there specific laws and standards
associated with this industry? Why are they in place? Are these laws and
standards consistently followed?
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ETHC 232 week 4
Organization
Culture (graded)
What
are some examples of organizational culture? Where does organizational culture
come from? How do we learn it? How do we know when we have violated it?
Ethical
Ambiguity (graded)
Consider
the following scenario: You are aware of a problem that is costing your company
productivity. This problem is caused by a fellow employee who refuses to use
current technology. This employee has asked you to keep the situation to
yourself, since he is one year from retirement and does not want to lose his
job or have to endure new training. This employee is also very popular with
everyone at the company. You have just been asked by your superiors why you
think your division is not as productive as it could be. Do you tell the truth?
What are the ethical considerations involved in this decision? How should one
deal with this kind of ethical ambiguity?
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ETHC 232 week 5
Profit
vs. Public (graded)
Businesses
are intended to make money, and sometimes this means keeping business practices
secret. What kind of information does the public have a right to know? What
kind of information does a business have a right to keep secret? How do we make
these decisions?
Insider
Knowledge (graded)
In a
business world where information is usually the key to making money, sometimes
information that is not available to the public can be considered legally and
ethically improper to use in making business decisions. What is insider
information? Why are there laws against it being used to make investment
decisions?
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ETHC 232 Week 6
Corporate
Responsibility (graded)
Corporate
responsibility is a controversial issue that involves many industries,
companies, and ethical considerations. Consider one or more of the following
examples, and comment on if and how you think the industry has an obligation to
society.
McDonalds
considering the overall health of society
Nike
considering its responsibility for running sweatshops to produce its apparel
Oil
companies for developing alternative energies
Whistleblowers
(graded)
If
you are an employee of a business, and learn that it is violating the law, what
would you do in this situation? What are your ethical obligations? Under what
conditions would you report the illegal activities? Under what conditions would
you keep quiet
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ETHC 232 week 7
Personal
Morality (graded)
Can
you think of a situation in which personal or religious beliefs might conflict
with something that may be asked of you professionally? What should you do in
this situation?
Cultural
Differences (graded)
What
are some examples of cultural differences around the world that can affect
business practices? Should a business change practices based on cultural
sensitivities? Why or why not?
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