Category: Ethics
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Ethical Use of Social Media: Users’ Anonymity and the Inviolability of Their Personal Data
Gathering information about social media users, their preferences, demographic characteristics, and other features for advertising or maintaining competition is a natural phenomenon in today’s marketing environment. The more successful a website integrates targeted promotional materials, the more profits owners can generate. Regarding the ethics of this practice, the key issues usually concern users’ anonymity and…
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Talent Turnover and Ethics: Case Study
The company’s problem in this particular scenario is twofold, as it combines business and ethical aspects simultaneously. From a business perspective, the company suffers from a high turnover rate, as its employees usually leave after six months to a year of employment. The main reason behind this tendency seems to be the high level of…
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Case Study of Columbia: HCA Hospital Business Ethics
Table of Contents Key Stakeholders Impact of 4 Different Operational/Ethical Issues Ethical Analysis -Summary of 4 Key Ethical Issues Ethical Perspectives Examples of Ethically Sound Behavior Examples of Unethical Behavior Cost/Benefit Analysis -·Summary of Costs Summary of Benefits References Key Stakeholders R.E. Freeman in his book “A Stakeholder Approach”, defines a stakeholder as” a group…
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Workplace Ethical Standards Violations
In Wink and Corradino’s article, it is possible to observe how employees may violate ethical standards in pursuing their own interests. In general, the performance of IMA’s members should be based on the principles of fairness, honesty, responsibility, and objectivity. In addition, they should comply with the ethical standards of credibility, competence, integrity, and confidentiality.…
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Ethical Issues Involved in Software Project Management
Table of Contents Introduction Meaning of Ethics in Information Technology (IT) Ethical Dilemmas faced by Project Managers Plagiarism Piracy Hacking Computer Associated Crimes Strategies to Deal with Ethical Dilemmas Conclusion References Introduction Ethics may be defined as a set of beliefs in relation to what is considered to be right or wrong. Behavior that is…
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Ethics Program for Green Company Employees
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Every company is tasked with the role of developing and reinforcing organizational standards commonly referred to as ethical culture. This is because there is a direct relationship between the attainment of a company’s objectives and the nature of its ethical norms (Priyanka & Jasuni, 2022). Discussion However,…
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Ethical Issues: The Adherence to the Mission and Value Statements
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The case study concerning Hillside Hospital illustrates the abundance of challenges that the healthcare institution has encountered over the years, which have significantly affected its profitability and care quality. The institution’s mission statement has clearly established its responsibility to improve community health; however, sadly, the public perception…
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Business Ethics: Indian Tea Plantations Workers
Table of Contents Introduction Ethical Issues and the Involvement of Stakeholders Why Do the Issues Deserve Attention? The Responsibility of the Companies and Other Stakeholders Possible Solutions Critical Evaluation of the Solutions and Conclusion Reference List Introduction In the modern world of business, it is important to take into account the ethical issues, for their…
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An Example of an Ethical Company
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., also known as Chipotle, is an American restaurant chain primarily serving Mexican food. Chipotle is an example of a company that demonstrates corporate social responsibility and commitment to human and environmental causes. The company promotes human flourishing by serving “food with integrity,” as stated in its official mission statement. Chipotle pays…
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Operations Management and Related Ethical Issues
Ethics dictates how to conduct operations in a morally right or just way, as well as acknowledging the dignity of employees in a business. Best practices involve using efficient and effective processes that yield optimum results with minimum risks or harm. They are critical requirements in any business environment; they determine the growth and success…