Category: Ethics

Consider the readings/videos/materials assigned thus far in the semester. Write a 1 pg, single spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font paper. The paper should include the following:
Answer this question: Considering how African American communities resisted and continue to resist and subvert systems of oppression in the United States, what do you imagine for the future liberation and self-determination of the communities? For example, there are struggles in labor, racism, militarization, land issues, patriarchy, hypersexualization/sexual exploitation, racial violence, etc. Describe and discuss liberation movements and cultures of resistance that we have looked at in this course, and reflect on your vision for the future: write your thoughts, analysis, and reflection of the course content/materials we have explored
you must include TWO quotes/citations from an assigned texts/readings/websites
– https://criticalresistance.org/
– Go to the “Our Work” section and Choose “POLITICAL EDUCATION” and “PRISON SOLIDARITY”
Or
– the picture I included
you must include ONE specific reference to a video or powerpoint assigned for the week (identify details of the part of the video you are discussing)
– https://youtu.be/2CS627aKrJI
– Geographies of Racial Capitalism with Ruth Wilson Gilmore – An Antipode Foundation film on YouTube
you must include a personal connection; describe something from your personal experience that is related to an aspect of the topics you are writing about
substantiate your claims; cite the source; half credit will be given for papers that are full of unsubstantiated opinions that are not supported with the text/materials assigned in this course nor rooted in academic scholarship; in other words, non-academic writing that is not rooted in reality nor social science scholarship is not acceptable
***When references are used, they must be properly cited using a standard and consistent format for MLA. While MLA format is double spaced, we will be writing single spaced write ups. When quoting assigned texts, use MLA format which is the author’s last name and page number like “(Dunbar-Ortiz, 172).”

Task:
The reaction paper is not merely an opinion piece or a summary of information. Instead, it involves a critical examination of both sides of a particular issue. You are expected to take a clear stance on the topic and support your position with factual evidence. For example, a potential topic could be: “Professional athletes found guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs should not be inducted into the Hall of Fame.”Your reaction paper must include a minimum of four references in APA format, properly cited both within the text and on the reference page. Note that Wikipedia is not considered a credible source and should not be used in your paper.

Assignment Format: Your reaction paper should adhere to the following format with subheadings:
Cover Page
Include the topic title, your name, the course title, and the date of submission.
Introduction (½ page)
Provide a brief overview of the topic.
Highlight the ethical dilemma or issue at the center of the discussion.
State the purpose of the paper and your intended approach.
Affirmative/Pro Side (1.5 pages)
Present the arguments supporting the pro side of the issue.
Include relevant statistics, facts, and at least one sport-related example.
Integrate at least one ethical theory (e.g., deontology, utilitarianism) to support the pro position.
Opposing Side/Con (1.5 pages)
Present the arguments supporting the opposing side of the issue.
Include relevant statistics, facts, and at least one sport-related example.
Integrate at least one ethical theory to support the con position.
Personal Opinion (1 page)
Clearly state your position on the issue.
Justify your stance with factual evidence and/or ethical theories.
Reflect on the implications of your position within the broader context of sport ethics.
Conclusion (½ page)
Summarize the key points discussed in the paper.
Reiterate the importance of the ethical issue and the implications of the stance you have taken.
Offer any final thoughts or recommendations.
Reference Page
Include a minimum of four references in APA format.
At least two references must be scholarly sources (e.g., academic journal articles).
Ensure all in-text citations correspond accurately with your reference list.

Please write the theoretical discussion part for my business ethics paper about the topic of abortion.
The instructions from the lecturer are:
In this part, please ensure that you refer to the course material that have been discussed throughout the semester. You are also required to discuss this issue/case from happiness and moral philosophy perspectives, its relevance to moral philosophical systems in different cultures (e.g., Platon, Kant, Utilitarianism, Confucius), as well as from the view of philosophies of life, world views and value systems, if applicable.
So please cover the following frameworks:
– Happiness and moral philosophy perspective
– Relevance to moral philosophical systems e.g. Platon, Kant, Utilitarianism, Confucius
– Philosophies of life
– World views
– Values systems
And refer to the following countries: China, USA, Germany

Ensure that your responses to the questions are well-researched and adhere to APA 7th edition guidelines, including in-text citations and a reference list for Section 5. Please use the PowerPoint presentation (Chapter 6) and provided PDFs to answer the questions. Any additional material should be well-researched and must also follow APA 7th edition formatting guidelines.

Ensure that your responses to the questions are well-researched and adhere to APA 7th edition guidelines, including in-text citations and a reference list for Section 4. Please use the PowerPoint presentation (Chapter 5) and provided PDFs for answering the questions. Any additional material should be well-researched and must also follow APA 7th edition formatting guidelines.

Compare one major tradition in Western ethics (Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics, Kant’s Deontology, or Mill’s/Bentham’s Utilitarianism) to a concept or aspect in one non-Western ethical tradition (Chinese Ethics, African Ethics, or Indian/Tibetan Buddhist Ethics).

If you cannot see where you are going, ask someone who has been there before. J Loren Norris
Over the last 8 weeks, you have (hopefully) learned a lot about yourself and about how grit and wellness relate to growth and success. Last week, you found a mentor to help you as you complete this course and as you move forward with your personal and professional life journey.
This week, you will investigate your leadership style and learn more about managing your career. In today’s society, ethical, respectful leadership can be hard to find. Yet, as you will learn when you take the Kirkpatrick Signature Series (the capstone of general education at Bellevue University), if we hope to live and work in a healthy, civil society, we need more people who are willing and able to lead in their families, at work, and in society. After studying the material for the week, you will schedule a meeting with your mentor to talk about leadership and career management and share what you learn with your colleagues in class.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this week, you should be able to
Discuss your leadership style.
Explain the importance of individual leadership in the workplace and society
Articulate areas of career growth and career management.
Too often, when we think about leadership, we think of leadership in terms of assigned roles or power. Leadership comes in all kinds of forms, and part of success is seeing where and how you lead now. In the videos for the week, you will learn about everyday leadership. These talks will help you to see and appreciate how you lead now.
Video Link: https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership?subtitle=en
TEDxToronto, Drew Dudley, 2010
Video Link 2: https://www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movement?subtitle=en
Derek Sivers, 2010
The next videos share information on career development. The videos note that there are a variety of ways to pursue a career and manage it.
Video Link 3:https://www.ted.com/talks/misan_harriman_the_power_of_an_image_and_the_mind_behind_it?subtitle=en TED2023, Misan Harriman, 2023
TED2023, Misan Harriman, 2023
Video Link 4: https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_ellis_and_helen_tupper_the_best_career_path_isn_t_always_a_straight_line?subtitle=en
Video Link 5: https://www.ted.com/talks/erin_mathis_the_power_of_image_to_transform_your_life?subtitle=en
The text provides you with a more traditional perspective on leadership and career management. To learn more, we encourage you to read Chapters 12 and 13 in the online textbook for this course, Human Relations by Laura Portolese Dias.
Chapter Link: https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_human-relations/s16-be-a-leader.html
For this assignment, begin by scheduling a time to talk with your mentor about your leadership style, your career goals, and your personal assessment of where you are in terms of getting to those goals. Review the material in the course textbook and jot down notes about where you are in terms of your career development.
Next, complete and score the following leadership assessments:
Quiz Link: https://www.mindtools.com/azr30oh/whats-your-leadership-style
Quiz Link 2: https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/leadership-style quiz
When meeting with your mentor, do the following:
Tell them about yourself and what you have learned this term. Here are items that you may use to introduce yourself to your mentor:
Personal biographical and professional background.
Your personal vision artifact from Week One.
Relevant results of your reflections and assessments related to grit, motivation, and leadership. (The assessments completed in this course.)
Goals that you wrote related to grit and communication in Weeks Two and Six.
Self-reflections on your strengths and weaknesses in terms of personal wellness management.
Ask your mentor to help you process the information shared as well as the implications this information could have on your personal and professional growth, future career decisions, and leadership in a diverse and changing world.

Edit/Rewrite Final Draft
Keep in mind: Your “initial draft” and final draft are almost identical, which does not provide me with evidence that you brought the final draft up from an outline slowly. While that was not a requirement, I wanted to see students’ progress – not just two final drafts.
I have read a few grammatical mistakes in the first couple of pages – make sure to use a spelling and grammar checker and proofread your final draft on paper, where you will find it to easier to spot mistakes than the computer screen.
You showed that you gave real thought to this topic and came up with some original ideas, which extended beyond the generic essay that would have represented the minimal effort. There were some grammatical mistakes, misused words, and a few sentences that could be better formed.
Essay Prompt:
Western ethics has historically prioritized male philosophers, often marginalizing the contributions of women and other underrepresented groups. Discuss whether corporate business
ethics today would be different if women’s philosophical contributions had been more fully integrated into ethical discourse. Construct a well-supported argument for your position using historical examples and ethical theories

Your responses should be in the form of a brief expository essay. Your essays should aim for clarity and accuracy. The aim is to show that you understand and have command of the relevant concepts and theory. It might be helpful to imagine that you are writing a brief entry for an encyclopedia. Your response will help readers understand the moral theories being discussed (for example, what rule consequentialism is) as well as the concepts at issue in the prompt (for example, what the “too demanding” objection is). The purpose of this essay is not to provide an evaluation. Rather, it is to practice clear and careful exposition of difficult concepts.
(Module 4) (Long response prompt, provide a response that is 750-900 words in length)
4. In Utilitarianism, John Stuart Mill provides a utilitarian explanation for why lying is
morally wrong. What is his explanation? Also need to explain what utilitarianism is as well.
•(Module 7)( Short response prompt, provide a response that is 450-650 words in length.)
7. What is the difference between treating someone as a mere means and treating them as
an end-in-itself? In particular, how does Onora O’Neill suggest we understand these
notions?

Overview
In this week’s required resources, we have explored situations when using force or warfare is justified for particular reasons. We have also considered how peace can be achieved and how it can be sustained in the long term. This assignment will help you express your opinion about a question related to war, conflict, neutrality, and peace while considering how your culture and ethical frameworks influence your opinions.
Directions
For this short paper, choose one of the following scenarios and respond to it:
Scenario One
The survival of a particular political community itself is at stake. (Types of political communities might be nation-states, fundamentalist organizations, religious communities, or political parties.) In this instance, is it ethically permissible to use any means necessary to fight for it?
Scenario Two
A country has been suspected of ethnic cleansing or genocide, and the United Nations is considering intervention. The current government is a totalitarian dictatorship. Is it ethically permissible to impose democracy on an undemocratic regime? Why, or why not?
Specifically, you must address the following:
Explain why you think the action proposed in your chosen scenario is or is not ethically permissible.
Describe how your culture influences your opinion about this.
Explain how your ethical frameworks influence your opinion about this.
What to Submit
Submit your paper as a one- to two-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. If sources are used, follow APA citation guidelines when citing sources both throughout and at the end of your paper. Although you will not be graded on the quality of your citations in this assignment, you may receive guidance from your instructor on how to properly cite sources.