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Cloning and Stem Cell Research, 2006.
A look at the issues of religion versus science in relation to cloning and stem cell research.
1,085 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper reviews and discusses religion versus science in regards to cloning and stem cell research. According to the paper, the clash between science and religion has been ongoing since the start of the industrial revolution and the inception of modern science. The paper discusses how cloning techniques represent one of the most innovative scientific developments of this century, but simultaneously, this new technology clashes on many levels with the religious views and established perceptions that are still a strong part of modern society.
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"On the other side of the argument is the view that cloning technology and stem cell research will destroy family and religious institutions. More importantly, stem cell research is seen by many as a direct threat to religious perceptions and challenges the very meaning of what it is to be a human being. "Embryo cloning is the technology that would make the creation of eugenically engineered 'designer babies' commercially feasible". (Darnovsky M. 2002 ) This also relates to the growing concern in some quarters that technologies such as stem cell manipulation can be subject to abuse. "Many disability rights activists argue that it is being used in a misguided search for 'perfect' babies, and many feminists voice concern about its use to satisfy 'gender preference'." (Darnovsky M. 2002)"
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The WorldCom Scandal, 2007.
This paper examines the ethical considerations behind the WorldCom scandal.
1,403 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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The paper provides an overview of the events surrounding the WorldCom scandal and discusses three ethical concepts of utilitarianism, Kantian ethics and discursive ethics. The paper shows how the company employed purposeful deceptive strategies to fool investors and other stakeholders into thinking the company was financially healthier than it truly was. The paper portrays how the Worldcom scandal is a prime example of unethical behavior driven by greed.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Analysis of the Topic
Statement of Position
Arguments in Support of this Position
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In the 1990s, WorldCom was one of the leading players in the telecommunications industry. However, as the industry took a downturn, WorldCom's history of growth faltered and forced the company to eventually abandon a plan to merge with Sprint, in the latter part of 2000. With this downturn came a decline in WorldCom's stock prices. Between 1999 and May 2002, the organization utilized fraudulent accounting methods to hide their deteriorating financial condition. Then CEO Bernard Ebbers, CFO Scott Sullivan, Controller David Myers, and Director of General Accounting Buford "Buddy" Yates led this unethical strategy ("MCI Inc.", 2006)."
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Virtue Ethics, 2007.
This paper discusses the background of the theory of virtue ethics.
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 20.95
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The paper explains that virtue ethics refers to the theory or a system of philosophical belief that focuses on the entire personality or disposition of a person instead of actions alone. The paper discusses how virtue ethics were developed by ancient thinkers Plato and Aristotle but it was in the 1950s that interest in virtue ethics was renewed by Anscombe's famous paper ""Modern Moral Philosophy."
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"Prior to the 1960s, the field of normative ethics was largely dominated by deontology, which was based on the values and beliefs of eighteenth-century philosopher Immanuel Kant, and utilitarianism, which was based on the views of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century philosophers Jeremy Bentham and J. S. Mill. In most of the books published up until thirty years ago, virtue was discussed in terms of deontology or utilitarianism. Gradually a change was witnessed as people began searching for something beyond deontology and utilitarianism as it was found that these two theories did not encompass many important issues or had no answers for some modern problems. This gave rise to virtue ethics, which was not exactly seen as the third approach at first but attained a distinguished status of its own as it began to grow in stature and importance."
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Children Out of Wedlock, 2007.
An analysis of the morality issues surrounding athletes who have children out of wedlock.
2,657 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This paper discusses the morality of athletes and sports players having children out of wedlock. It explains that such behavior has negative effects not only on the athlete and team, but also on the child. In particular, the paper looks at this issue from the point of view of paternity cases that are brought against the athlete. The paper uses Kantian morality to suggest that by having children out of wedlock, the athlete is not making a moral decision.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Athletes and Children Out of Wedlock
Out of Wedlock Children by Athletes, A Reflection of Society?
Effects of Out of Wedlock Children by Athletes
A Kantian Moral Perspective Regarding Out of Wedlock Children by Athletes
Conclusion
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"One has to also consider the effect on the players' teammates, when considering the morality of their actions. Professional sports players, such as those on basketball, baseball, or football teams, are not individual sportsmen, but instead a part of a highly integrated team. One way to look at the moral implications is to consider that the player has used their status as a teammate as a means to an end. They have purposely used this status to attract women and garner sexual gratification, without thought of consequence. In addition, if the players were to think of their teammates as an end, rather than a means, they would be forced to consider their best interests, including the effective functioning of the team, and by Kant's process be forced to forego their selfish desire for momentary sexual gratification and look out for the best interests of the team, understanding that future challenges that could occur with situations such as paternity suits, would have a negative impact on the team."
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Social Worker Ethics, 2007.
This paper presents a discussion about social work in general and a work-related situation in particular.
1,164 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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The writer presents the situation of a client who was collecting welfare benefits under several different names. The paper discusses the code of ethics that every social worker is expected to follow during the course of her professional endeavors. The paper explains that the clients of social workers trust the social workers and must be able to count on the confidentiality of the client-social worker relationship. The paper relates that if the client confesses to breaking the law, the social worker must encourage the client to tell the authorities what she did and take the steps to correct it.
Outline:
Introduction
The Problem
Code of Ethics
This Problem
Conclusion
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"The ethics of social work must remain clear cut and precise because of the nature of the business that social work involves. Whether it is dealing with a family with children or an elderly person in need of support the very nature of that trust between the social worker and the client dictates a strict code of ethical behavior(Janesen, 1998). When situations arise in which a social worker finds a law or moral code has been broken by a client the social worker is duty bound to report that infraction regardless of how that report may impact the client."
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Workplace Privacy, 2007.
An analysis of employee monitoring in the workplace and its effects on the human element of work life.
2,969 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 59.95
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This paper discusses the issues relating to workplace privacy of the employee. It discusses why employee monitoring has become more commonplace recently and looks at drug and alcohol testing, soliciting criminal records checks, background checks and specifically, electronic performance monitoring. The paper then discusses the human element of work life and how this may be affected by electronic monitoring.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Technology & Employee Monitoring
Cell Phones Monitoring
Web Monitoring
Emails Monitoring
Monitoring Blogs
Monitoring Phones
Off -Duty Hours Monitoring
Medical Conditions
Legislation
Pros and Cons of Electronic Monitoring
Solution for the Problem
Consideration of Human Elements
Training and Informing
Balanced Policies
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"Human resource and public administration policy makers should carry out a complete cost and benefit analysis. They must be completely biased and selfish in implementing employee monitoring policies. They have to create a balance between organizational benefits and employee concerns. Most of the monitoring activities offer potential benefits from an employer exclusive perspective. However, employee cannot be disregarded as a mere pawn in the whole game. Employees also have a human side to them. They definitely are obliged to the organization with respect to their duties but they also have their human weakness. The come to work in offices but they cannot completely leave their personal lives behind. Similarly they also sometimes take work or work stress home but work cannot completely overtake or hijack their personal lives. Employers should have the consideration of employee privacy. Similarly, employees should also consider that in order to protect their business interests, employers will exercise some controls. The controls should be in the limits and should not cross the limit where they become intrusive of employees personal lives."
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Umbilical Stem Cells, 2007.
This paper looks at the use of umbilical cords as a source for stem cell research.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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In this article the writer notes that stem cells have received much attention because of their unique capacity to renew themselves and morph into several different types of specialized cells. The writer also points out that the practice of harvesting stem cells from aborted fetuses has received much criticism from conservative groups, prompting President Bush to halt federal funding for stem cell research. This paper argues that there is a way to accommodate ethical concerns, while reaping the benefits of stem cell research. The writer maintains that umbilical cords are a viable source of stem cells, and do not raise the same ethical issues as harvesting from fetuses. The writer argues, therefore, that parents should be strongly encouraged to donate their newborns' umbilical cords to public and private banks, to provide scientists with a source of stem cells for their life-saving research.
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"Already, umbilical cord stem cells are proving remarkably promising in the treatment of diseases. Researchers have already identified some 67 afflictions that have been successfully treated with cord blood stem cells, and more illnesses are being added to that list. Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for example, have released a study regarding the use of cord blood stem cells in the treatment of Krabbe's Disease, a fatal disorder of the central nervous system. Babies born with this hereditary disease suffer seizures, blindness, deafness and feeding problems before death at around age two. However, the researchers found that infusing newborns at birth with the cord blood stem cells from an unrelated donor are still alive well past their second birthday. Though some of the children show problems walking, the majority score normally on cognitive development tests and all the children exhibit normal vision."
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Ethics in Financial Management, 2007.
This paper discusses morality in the financial management industry and the fall of global business giant, Enron.
3,007 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 60.95
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The paper discusses how the Enron scandal encompassed a myriad of complex transactions involving mysterious partnerships that allowed Enron to book huge corporate profits and payments to insiders, while simultaneously ignoring any associated financial liabilities. The paper explores the topics of ethics and morality in the financial management industry, using the accounting scandal of the Enron case as a model of what financial institutions of today should not do. The paper also discusses briefly what actions the management at Enron could have taken to avoid the financial disaster that occurred.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Enron's Fraudulent Financials
Ethics and Morality at Financial Institutions
Preventive Actions for Financial Institutions to Take
How the Enron Fraud Could Have Been Avoided
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"In the past few years, several scandals involving the improper management of financial data have emerged; however, the fall of global business giant Enron in 2001 is the most notable. That same year, Fortune Magazine had selected Enron as the most innovative company in America, six times in a row (Canto, 2002). In just 15 years, Enron grew from nowhere to be America's seventh largest company, employing 21,000 staff in more than 40 countries. As a result of this widespread success, Enron was hailed as a new-economy company that would act as a business model for others to follow. However, also in 2001, Enron filed for bankruptcy, and it was revealed that the firms' success was really attributed to the fraudulent manipulation and unethical management of financial data."
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Business Ethics of Exxon, 2007.
An analysis of how the Exxon company and its unethical corporate conduct in the past has affected the way businesses in general must operate.
5,890 words (approx. 23.6 pages), 20 sources, MLA, £ 96.95
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This paper discusses certain business decisions made by Exxon and their impact on other businesses. It describes the background to each instance of unethical corporate conduct on the part of Exxon. It discusses the ethical considerations that evolved from these instances and the addition of new regulations that the industry has seen in response to the Exxon incidents.
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Abstract
Business Impact of Exxon and Ethical Considerations
Introduction
Grand Bois, Louisiana Overview
Analysis of the Factors that Led to Grand Bois
Exxon Valdez Analysis
Exxon's Pipeline from Chad to the Atlantic
Industry Specific Impact of Exxon's Ethical Dilemmas
Business Impacts of Exxon's Ethical Dilemmas
Recommendations for Future Research
Discussion
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"And lastly, the effects of businesses in general seem to be mostly in agreement by the authors. An increased need for social responsibility has been inflicted on businesses, due to the Exxon incidents. Situational ethics is no longer acceptable to society, and instead, a common morality is mandated. And, although Bowen and Power (1993) did not name the decision to reduce personnel onboard the Valdez as ethically critical decision, they do agree with the other researchers in the need for Exxon, and businesses in general, to consider the ethical implications of their proposed actions prior to thinking profit, and that by focusing on doing 'right' the financial rewards will then follow."
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Refusal to Hire Ex-Offenders, 2006.
A discussion regarding the issue of businesses refusing to hire ex-offenders.
1,673 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 37.95
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This paper explores the issue of refusing to hire based on criminal background checks. The paper examines various related issues, such as what types of positions usually cannot be held by someone with a criminal background and state and federal laws regarding hiring or refusal to hire based on criminal background checks. The paper focuses primarily on Maryland.
Outline:
Introduction
What About The Ex-Offenders Rights?
Maryland
For Instance
Federal Law
Overall
Conclusion
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"Other states have attempted to strike a balance between the employer concerns and the ex offenders rights to live a free and productive life once they have paid their debt to society. In some states, including New York employers are required by law to consider various elements such as age, time passed and the circumstances of the offense in deciding whether or not to hire an ex offender."
"In a recent research report the conclusion was that Maryland employers consistently deny employment across the board to anyone with any criminal background including arrests that did not garner convictions. The report recommends that Maryland legislators adopt laws that will prohibit such broad brushed discrimination."
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Whistle Blowers, 2007.
This paper examines when employee whistle-blowing is the correct form of action.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 30.95
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The paper discusses a work situation where members of staff notice that the organization under which they are employed break certain laws or have a negative impact on the community. The paper explores whether the employees should report these faults or pretend that nothing is immoral and remain silent. The paper looks at internal whistle-blowers who report the misconduct to other employees or superiors within the company and external whistle-blowers who address lawyers, media or other local, federal or state agencies. The paper concludes that a person should engage in whistle-blowing when he is sure of the misconduct of his superior and when he feels that the act of whistle-blowing will stop the negative results.
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"A well-known idea is that people are a company's greatest asset. The employees' actions are the core of a company's development. Therefore, they are chosen in relationship with their professional skills and they are expected to act in accordance with the company's interests. However, sometimes, members of the staff notice that the organization under which they are employed may break certain laws or may have a negative impact on the community. At this point, they are dealing with a dilemma. Which is the way of conduct that they should adopt? Should they report these faults (and consequently be labeled as whistle blowers) or should they pretend that nothing is immoral and continue their day-to-day activity?"
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Cloning, 2006.
A discussion regarding the controversial issue of cloning.
1,898 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper review and discusses the issue of cloning. According to the paper, cloning has raised a litany of legal and ethical questions, and is an issue that has become shrouded in fallacy, myth and misunderstanding. The paper reports that according to the Human Genome Project, cloning can be easily broken down into three types: recombinant DNA cloning; reproductive cloning; and therapeutic cloning.
Outline:
Introduction
Reproductive Cloning
Therapeutic Cloning
Costs and Benefits
Conclusion and Related Issues
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"Lawmakers may need to evaluate cloning policy by using a cost-benefit analysis and a utilitarian ethic. The costs of liberal cloning legislation are both financial and ethical. Financial costs of cloning are normally exorbitant because of the high failure rates of reproductive cloning. However, therapeutic cloning is costly too. Public policy must take financial issues into account because it could impact the allocation of taxpayer monies. Legal costs might also haunt governments that allow cloning research. To prevent complications related to direct government investments in cloning research, legislation could open the door for privately-funded cloning research projects while at the same time banning federally- or state-funded research projects."
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The Enron Scandal, 2007.
An in-depth look at the Enron accounting fraud and its consequences.
3,014 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 60.95
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This paper discusses the economy of the accounting industry, the environment in which the Enron fraud occurred and the outcomes of the related lawsuits. The paper presents a SWOT analysis of the company and explores the company's market cap before and after the fraud. The paper concludes that the Enron accounting scandal may be credited with at least setting the stage for accounting reform in the United States.
Outline:
Introduction
The Economy of the Accounting Industry
The Environment of the Fraud
SWOT Analysis
Conclusion
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"In the past decade several accounting scandals have emerged; however, the most notable accounting scandal involved the global business giant Enron, an American energy company based in Houston Texas. The Enron scandal encompassed a myriad of complex transactions involving mysterious partnerships that allowed Enron to book huge corporate profits and payments to insiders, while simultaneously ignoring any associated financial liabilities. In just 15 years, Enron grew from nowhere to be America's seventh largest company, employing 21,000 staff in more than 40 countries (BBC News, 2002). The firm's success turned out to have involved an elaborate scam."
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Assisted Suicide, 2007.
An analysis of Plato's views on suicide and assisted suicide, as seen in his works.
1,556 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper discusses the views of the ancient philosopher, Plato, on suicide. The paper shows that his views, when examined in the context of assisted suicide, show his stance to be one of general disapproval, with a few exceptions. The paper examines his general views in "Phaedo," "Laws" and "The Republic" and then discuss the exceptions to his stance.
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"The only assisted suicide Plato would find acceptable based on his beliefs of suicide in general and on his beliefs regarding medical assistance, would be an assisted suicide for the terminally ill and disabled. Again, however, Plato's views on this matter suggest the decision to end the life of such a person would not be in the hands of the ill, but in the views of society in terms of the individual's ability to contribute to moral and social standards. Since the modern view of assisted suicide refers to an individual's choice to end life, such an act would be disapproved of by Plato. Only in cases where society views the individual as a burden, and thus, as an undesirable citizen, would such an assisted suicide be seen as morally acceptable. To assist an individual who is capable of contributing to society, but is simply unwilling to do so, would be morally reprehensible."
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