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Academic Dishonesty, 2008.
This paper examines cheating and plagiarism in academic institutions today.
3,272 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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The paper discusses the degree in which academic dishonesty has become relevant in the educational system and its various means of manifestation. The paper explores the distinction between cheating and plagiarism and contends that plagiarism should be treated with greater awareness and criticism. The paper explains that because it is a matter of personal choice whether to engage in such practices, a personal point of view is also included in the discussion over academic dishonesty.
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"There are various forms of academic dishonesty which tend to hinder the creation of a valuable, original academic work. Nonetheless, while some forms of cheating take place with the full awareness of the author, there are cases in which such acts are done without the knowledge of the person engaged in such an act. Still, in order to prevent these situations, it is important to take into account the principles of academic integrity and to respect them in order to allow respect for the works of academics and fellow study partners. This is why an essential issue is the actual consideration of what academic honesty and dishonesty means, and, in the end to respect such principles and to build an education practice based on these norms of conduct in the academic environment."
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Ethics in Business, 2008.
An examination of the different ethical demands in organizations.
1,744 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper examines the importance of ethics within the business world. The paper explains that one of the main demands of ethics is that key financial information about current or future projects, business plans, personnel information, consumer lists, and other information that organization and its members are entrusted with, would be kept confidential and would not be used against the company or to give benefits to other competitors. The paper points out that matters involving the finances of the company are the sensitive issues, and when it involves finances, ethics should become a higher priority, and with this comes some important roles for management. The paper then looks at how this change goes beyond merely following the letter of new laws and regulations and code of ethics. The paper concludes that ethics training and code of ethics help in dealing with all the issues in an organization along with these steps. If implemented then all issues whether related to finance or any other issues can be tackled.
Outline:
Ethical Issue
Ethical Decision-Making Steps:
(1) Issue Clarification
(2) Stakeholder Analysis
(3) Values Identification
(4) Issue Resolution
(5) Addressing Objections
(6) Resolution Implementation
Conclusion
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"Financial issues that relate to ethics may hinder the organizational short term as well as long term objectives. There could be many issues with respect to the financials of the company that may stir the ethical concerns. Therefore each and every issue with respect to financials and their confidentiality requires complete clarity. Management must declare in clear terms and in precise words the problem areas with respect to finances and the precautionary measures that all employees should take. All the key areas where problems could occur should be highlighted. Once key problem areas are highlighted, they require further elucidation so that all the matters are resolved and all loopholes are covered. Once management is clear about the issues then clarity easily flows down the organization ladder and if management itself is not declaring the issues in clear terms then confusion prevails at all levels to the disadvantage of the organization and its members."
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Moral Issues, 2008.
A look at everyday moral issues and how this relates to organizational ethics.
2,690 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper relates that people face moral issues everyday and that ethics are a key concern in one's life whether it is business or personal. The paper then describes the ways that leaders play an immensely significant role in creating and maintaining organizational ethics. The paper also examines the ethical behavior of companies, such as Enron Microsoft and Wal-mart, and of the airline industry.
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"Poor ethical practices were also found in the airline industry. The Airlines industry in the US suffered major losses when economic slowdown struck in the wake of September 11 attacks. Since then while some firms have managed to come out of the crisis, many went into oblivion and sought alliance with other airlines to strengthen their dwindling stocks. Ethical behavior becomes a major concern in such massive crisis. It is believed that most airlines would have been able to make suitable recovery had it not been for all those restrictions that government and Federal Aviation authority have burdened airlines with in order to beef up security for the protection of people and homeland."
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Immanuel Kant, 2008.
An overview of Immanuel Kant's background and philosophy.
1,109 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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The paper provides a biography of Immanuel Kant and discusses how he was influenced by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The paper explains Kant's ideas and the application of his philosophy. The paper relates that contemporary philosophers consider Kant to be the most significant contributor to the development of Western philosophy.
Outline:
Introduction
Biography
Contemporaries
Ideas
Application
Conclusion
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"A simplistic overview of Kant's response to these questions is that our knowledge is confined to the scientific understanding of the natural, empirical world; however, Kant believed that in addition to math and science, humankind could expand their knowledge through the exploration of metaphysics. Kant disputed contemporary philosophers of his time in that he deemed knowledge to be inhibited by the mind's involvement in creating the characteristics of our experiences; hence, the limitation of our ability to enter different realms of space and time (McCormick, 2006)."
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Building Businesses on Kava, 2008.
This paper explores growth strategies for the Kava island.
883 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper attempts to determine the factors affecting the implementation of strategies to serve the Kava population and also create profitable new businesses. The paper evaluates the resources and actions required for the new businesses to succeed and support the decision implementations overall. The paper examines the ethical implications from stakeholders for each solution.
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"Kava's economy is a paradox in that certain industries are well advanced; including agriculture, petroleum, natural gas, and tourism, others including banking, education, and healthcare are not. With over 50% of the islands' population being under 15, Kava's long-term productivity as an island nation depends in large part on getting its own population educated so they can run these industries now and in the future. The factors affecting decision implementation first center on the existing industry composition of the island, with exporting agriculture products, petroleum, and natural gas a means for the island and its people to earn a living in addition to attracting visitors through tourism."
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Ethics in the American Nurses Association, 2008.
A review of ethical behavior in the American Nurses Association.
2,244 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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The paper defines "ethics" and states that nurses as professionals make independent decisions on the care of patients. The paper further states that nurses makes their own decisions, but how they are implemented is under the control of a code of ethics to which they are sworn. The paper discusses the fact that this code cannot remain stagnant and that it is the responsibility of professional nurses to know which changes are made to the code and to incorporate these into their daily practice.
Outline:
The ANA Code of Ethics
The ANA Framework and Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Functions
Ethical Behavior
Employee Reactions
Effects of the Code
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" The American Nurses Association is the oldest, biggest and perceived to be the best professional organization of registered nurses at present (South Carolina 2004). It has been in operation for more than a century and the largest single organization of health care provider in the world (South Carolina Nurse). It is guided by a Code of Ethics. This Code pledges service with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the client without regard for economic status, personalities or the nature of the health problem. It pledges to protect the client's right to privacy in keeping confidential information. Its members are sworn to deliver competent, ethical and legal practice to insure the health and safety of the public. Each member is responsible and accountable for every judgment and action she takes, based on individual competence and consultation. She contributes to the development of the profession and participates in overall activities towards that development. She contributes to the carrying out and improvement of the standards of nursing. She contributes her part in establishing and maintaining high-quality employment conditions in nursing care. She does her part in clearing up and protecting the profession from misinformation and misinterpretation so as to maintain the integrity of the profession. And she collaborates with other members of the health professions and citizens in meeting or filling the needs of the public in the community and national levels. "
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The Debate on Stem Cell Research, 2008.
This paper explores both sides of the stem cell research controversy.
1,061 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper discusses how many people believe that using stem cells for research could improve the health of millions of individuals and could cure many diseases that have plagued mankind for centuries. The paper then discusses how others believe that stem cells are human life and should be treated with the respect that all human life is accorded. The paper also explains how regular stem cells differ from the other cells in the human body. The paper asserts that what is needed is a healthy debate with both sides sitting down and openly discussing their beliefs.
From the Paper
"There are a number of experts who believe that the potential benefits of the technology far outweighs the concern over whether stem cells are to be considered human life. The ethical issue according to some is not that the cells are human life, but how many human lives can possibly be saved if stem cells are used in research. Oz states, "the ethics of destroying embryos to make stem cells is often framed as "an immovable object meets an irresistible force"--respect for human life colliding with the desire to relieve human suffering" (Oz 90)."
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Greed and Ethics, 2008.
This paper examines the way greed is portrayed in the films "Boiler Room" by Ben Younger, "Three Kings" by David O. Russell and "Wall Street" by Oliver Stone.
1,296 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper compares the greed and ethical concerns in the films "Boiler Room", "Three Kings" and "Wall Street". The paper describes in detail the insider trading in "Wall Street", the corrupt soldiers in "Three Kings", and the brokerage firm in "Boiler Room".
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"Greed is a human trait that can be found in many different forms in many different life situations, and greed generally raises ethical issues for those who act out of greed, for those who follow them, and for society at large. In the 1980s, in the film Wall Street (Oliver Stone, 1987), the super trader character Gordon Gekko observes, "Greed is good." The intent was to show the way the stock manipulators of the time put their own desire for more above all ethical concerns. Other characters in film have done the same thing, and the way greed is portrayed can be shown to differ in the films Boiler Room, Three Kings, and Wall Street. The three films also raise somewhat different ethical concerns as well."
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Racial Bias in the U.S. Criminal Justice System, 2008.
An analysis of the existence of racial bias and its impact on the outcome of cases in the United States criminal justice system.
2,751 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper discusses racial bias in the United States criminal justice system. It specifically questions whether the race of an individual suspected of a crime impacts his or her experience and the outcome in the criminal justice system. The paper discusses the history of related laws in the United States and discusses skin color ethics.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
In the U.S. Criminal Justice System...
Challenging Past and Contemporary Contentions
Research Purports
Confessions
Skin Color Ethics
Countering the Cycling Racial Bias Challenge
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"Federal sentencing guidelines sternly constrain judges' discretion for determining whether an individual being charged will be sentenced to prison or receive probation. Guidelines are also currently in place to "guide" a judge in allocating the length of the sentence. Guidelines, albeit only contain minimal restrictions on the judges' and prosecutors' abilities to reduce sentences "for substantial assistance or acceptance of responsibility." Spohnhttp (2000:482)"
"Ultimately, Spohnhttp (2000:481 - 482) concludes that the reason for the unbalanced number of racial minorities currently incarcerated in the U.S. did not merely evolve from a racially neutral efforts to protect citizens and/or control crime. Earlier refutations of racial discrimination in the U.S. criminal justice system, according to Spohnhttp (2000:482) do not pass the test of time."
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Morals and Business, 2008.
An analysis of morals and ethics in a business environment.
861 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper discusses codes of ethics in business and states that a firm must develop a code of ethics with seriousness of intent that reflects the organization's real values. The paper also states that the employees must be given leverage so they can act on those values when faced with ethical dilemmas and that the code must be communicated effectively. The paper then discusses these issues and ethical dilemmas.
From the Paper
"However there are many big organizations that have fumbled massively despite a code of ethics. Enron is a good example. It had been manipulating audit reports for some time to show profits when it was making none and thus making its stakeholders wrongly believe that the company was profitable. Do you assume they never had a code of ethics? By all means they did. And it was one hefty document that delineated rules of honesty and integrity- "We work with customers and prospects openly, honestly and sincerely. When we say we will do something, we will do it"(Miller, 2002)-Heavy words indeed for a firm that cheated millions and created history in business fraud."
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