Ethics Essay Examples

The focus of this paper is on Amartya Sen’s viewpoints as outlined in his work “Does Business Ethics Make Economic Sense”. The initial discussion will revolve around the distinctions between private and public goods. This article delves into Amartya Sen’s viewpoint regarding the correlation of production organization and performance. According to Sen, a private good […]

  “As a world view, Darwinism cannot of course be refuted, since Faith is, always has been, and always will be, stronger than facts. “ – Francis P. Yockey Social Darwinism is a theory that competition among all individuals, groups, nations or ideas drives social evolution in human societies. The term draws upon Charles Darwin’s […]

  Adam Smith was born to Margaret Douglas at Kirkcaldy, Scotland.His father, also named Adam Smith, was a lawyer, civil servant, and widower who married Margaret Douglas in 1720. His father died six months before Smith’s birth. The exact date of Smith’s birth is unknown; however, his baptism was recorded on 16 June 1723 at […]

In his article, “Lifeboat Ethics: The Case against Helping the Poor,” Garrett Hardin explains his different view on how to truly help the poor. To suit his title, Hardin begins his piece by asking us to imagine ourselves in a lifeboat. There is room for sixty people on the boat, but there are only fifty […]

Instead of government regulation, professional associations mainly take charge of the accounting profession’s self-regulation. The AICPA, IMA, and IIA have internal methods to enforce their ethical codes, and state societies of CPAs also have similar mechanisms. Breaking ethical standards can result in public expulsion from the professional organization, which is a severe disciplinary action, given […]

Respect is a vital aspect of life that encompasses various elements such as individuals, elders, teachers, bosses, traffic laws, cultural traditions, and the emotions and rights of others. One’s integrity determines their level of respect as honesty earns admiration while falsehood depletes it. Therefore, it is prudent to reserve respect for those whose deeds are […]

Dating in the Workplace Executive Summary The ethical dilemma introduced in this paper is a popular one: Dating in the Workplace. It is an issue that has grabbed the attention of the media, and it has the power to ruin an organization if not dealt with correctly. This paper will raise awareness of the rewards […]

In just one word ( Crime and Punishment), the stranger’s direct label is a stabbing remark in opposition of Raskolnikov’s assumed identity. It is the debasement of a man-god, to be more apt a superman, who is ever so close to falling off the perch and into the abyss. “It was impossible to be sure, […]

Introduction Enron was the country’s largest trader and marketer for electric and natural gas energy. Its core business was buying energy at a negotiated price and later, selling the energy when prices increased. As an energy broker, Enron provided a service by allowing producers to negotiate a certain price while Enron took the risk that […]

There has been an increase in the number of organs donated for transplantation since the development and acceptance of brain death. (Guidelines for the determination of death, 1981) The strict rules surrounding the diagnosis and the ability to develop individualized Policy and Procedures in the determination of brain death has removed the fear of law […]

In the film Roger and Me, Michael Moore tells the story of the exploitation of the numerous workers in his hometown, Flint, Michigan. He follows the numerous employees of General Motors who have lost their jobs and consequently, tries to contact the power steering CEO of General Motors, Roger Smith. Smith closed down a large […]

The French journalist Octive Mirabaeu once said, “Murder is born of love, and loves attains he greatest intensity in murder. ” This quote echoed through the literary writings of William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” and Andre Dubus’s “Killings”. Faulkner crafted a story around Emily Grierson, a genteel woman in the southern United States during […]

Appreciation – the act of acknowledging the qualities of things and giving them their proper value, and gratitude or thankful recognition – is a universal need shared by all people, whether it is received or given willingly or reluctantly. Despite this, in “Flight Patterns”, the steadfast character of William Loman fails to understand and appreciate […]

The Meaning of Love Love is a funny thing. Although it is a very strong and unmistakable feeling, we are almost always left asking ourselves, “What is the meaning of love? ” The dictionary has nearly 30 different definitions for the word “love”. The first definition, “a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person” (APA), […]

Throughout our history and present, organizational ethics and gender issues have been a significant concern. Although women have obtained suffrage, many still consider them the weaker sex in the workplace. A prime example is Burke Stinson, an AT&T employee who utilized his work computer to email a female coworker. Even though they were individually questioned […]

Should Nike be held responsible for working conditions in foreign factories that it does not own, but where subcontractors make products for Nike? (2 points) Yes, Nike should be held responsible for working conditions in foreign factories that is does not own, where subcontractors make products for them. Although, it may have been legal in […]

What is the relationship between religion and morality? It is in my opinion that religion is dependant on morality and not the other way around. Through this, it can be stated that morality reinforces the development and evolution of religion. In this essay, I shall show that this is the case drawing from theories proposed […]

Ethical journalism requires conscientious decision making in context There is indeed a grain of truth in the above statement, journalism ethics does require careful decision making. However, it would have been ideal if conscientious decision could be applied to all contexts. Journalists can be said to be the moral agents of societies. They act as […]

“The Rattler” is a short story about a man who comes across a rattlesnake while walking through the desert. The man is forced to decide whether he should kill the creature or leave it alone. After thinking carefully and considering the people and animals that could be hurt by the snake, he chooses to kill […]

What is morally permissible? Voluntary Active Euthanasia is a controversial subject, Does one have the right to end their own life? According to Peter Singer in “Voluntary Euthanasia: A utilitarian Perspective,” Voluntary Active Euthanasia is morally permissible under certain circumstances. If and only if certain requirements are met by certain parties can the process of […]

The Body Shop: Ethical Issues in Business It is nearly impossible to pick up any newspaper and avoid reading a section that deals with the unethical or even illegal conduct of the people who run our companies. Whether it’s stock manipulation, dubious accounting practices, or discarding of environmental waste, the stories keep on emerging. Ethical […]

The Ethics of Recycling In recent decades, there has been an increasing interest in environmental awareness in the United States, as well as in many other countries. People are becoming aware of our current global warming issue, the decreasing numbers of one-use resources, and the great rise in air and water pollution. We have been […]