Category: Ethics

The opening lines of Aristotle’s Nichomachean Ethics declares: ” Every art in every inquiry and similarly every action and pursuit, is sought to aim at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.” Aristotle then distinguishes between intermediate ends, that is, goals which we seek not for their own sake but for the sake of something other than itself; and some end which we desire for its own sake, that is, everything else being desired for the sake of this. In chapter 7 of Book One Aristotle discusses two essential attributes of happiness: “Finality” and “Self-Sufficiency”. Please discuss these two characteristics as they apply to human happiness. In chapter 5 of Book One Aristotle discusses three lifestyles that people often identify with happiness: a life dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure, a life devoted to honor, and a life in pursuit of wealth. Explain how Aristotle argues that these three lifestyles are not equivalent to human happiness by applying these two characteristics.
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Overview
In the land of free trade, the public does not view all industries as equal. Do you believe that is ethical? Do you believe that some industries are unfairly targeted? Should it be consumers’ choice to partake in products that are not healthy for them, or do those companies have an ethical obligation to protect people?
Preparation
Download and review the Week 6 Assignment Template [DOCX] Download Week 6 Assignment Template [DOCX]. Use it to assist you with the assignment.
Choose one of the following industries to frame your paper:
The pharmaceutical industry.
The payday loan industry.
Cloning for medical purposes.
Instructions
Write a paper in which you:
Describe the background of the industry and its customer base for which you are framing your argument.
Prepare a sound argument that explained the major reasons you support the industry or the customer with strong supporting evidence.
Justify your beliefs on whether it is possible for a company to simultaneously cater to both its best interest and that of the consumer, or if one always must prevail.
Use at least two quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Determine the ethical considerations for balancing corporate and social responsibilities.

Could you please review and revise the writing to align with the instructions provided
The writing answer the questions circled in yellow.
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Overview
In the land of free trade, the public does not view all industries as equal. Do you believe that is ethical? Do you believe that some industries are unfairly targeted? Should it be consumers’ choice to partake in products that are not healthy for them, or do those companies have an ethical obligation to protect people?
Preparation
Download and review the Week 6 Assignment Template [DOCX] Download Week 6 Assignment Template [DOCX]. Use it to assist you with the assignment.
Choose one of the following industries to frame your paper:
The pharmaceutical industry.
The payday loan industry.
Cloning for medical purposes.
Instructions
Write a paper in which you:
Describe the background of the industry and its customer base for which you are framing your argument.
Prepare a sound argument that explained the major reasons you support the industry or the customer with strong supporting evidence.
Justify your beliefs on whether it is possible for a company to simultaneously cater to both its best interest and that of the consumer, or if one always must prevail.
Use at least two quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Determine the ethical considerations for balancing corporate and social responsibilities.

Could you please review and revise the writing to align with the instructions provided
The writing answer the questions circled in yellow.
Please feel free to reach at

As we further progress within the world of ethics in health care, our next shift is now centered on a topic that is somewhat controversial. Several of you have had some very interesting and meaningful discussion postings on the topic of “Death, Dying, and Euthanasia”. In chapter 6 of Well and Good, Thomas dives deeply on this topic as he takes his readers into such a delicate a controversial issue.
For purposes of this assignment…
1. Read Thomas, John, Waluchow, Wilfrid, and Gedge, Elisabeth. (2014) Well and Good:
A Case Study Approach to Health Care Ethics, 4th Edition, Toronto, ON:
Broadview Press (Chapter 6) – Death, Dying, and Euthanasia
2. Out of the 5 case studies, choose one of your interest that you would like to write about
3. Write a 3-5 page paper on your case study in the APA format (don’t forget to add your references at the end of your paper). My evaluation of your paper will be each page being double-spaced and contain 250 words on each page. Place yourself in your case study and provide interpretation and clarity in your case discussion questions (Start by writing out what Thomas is describing within the text. I would like to read about how you interpret “what” he is telling us in his chapter and how you can add any ethical principals that you learned from Edge).

Write a case analysis of no more than two pages for the case to which you are assigned. Then write a one-sentence summary and three questions you have about the other case.
The Topics and rubric to follow will be provided in a word document attached.

Please read instructions carefully and topic carefully.
Instructions:
Though this is not an ethics course, ethical issues are inextricably intertwined with human genetics, both in history and in the future. In this assignment, you will use your understanding of human genetics from this course to interpret an ethical issue and provide your informed opinion on that issue. Although it might seem that there is no right or wrong answer on these issues, a clear discussion and good reasoning can sustain better arguments. This is also an opportunity for you to excel in your interpretation of the existing information and your ability to express your opinion coherently and persuasively. 
Your report should be 3.5 to 5 pages, 12 pt. Arial font, 1-inch margins, 1.5 line spacing. Minimally, you should spend at least 1 page on the background to the topic, one page to develop your main argument (or arguments), one page on possible rebuttals to your argument(s) and their possible solutions, and half a page to conclude your essay. You should cite at least 2 peer-reviewed journal articles (see the tutorial on how to search for journal articles) using APA format (see Citation Guide). You may also cite any number of reputable media sources (i.e. New York Times, Scientific American, RadioLab, Ted Talks, Washington Post), also using APA format. See the “Finding Scientific Literature” handout for help in identifying relevant and useful articles from the primary literature. The report is due on Canvas on Tuesday, November 9 at 11:55 pm, with no extensions (note revised deadline). 
We will discuss what you have learned on Thursday, November 9, so you should be prepared to engage in constructive and polite debate on your topic. 
  
Citation Guide 
In this assignment, you will be using APA format to reference sources from the academic literature and websites that you have used in your writing. One very important thing about scientific writing is that direct quotes are used VERY INFREQUENTLY. To receive top marks, you should not directly quote anything, and instead, paraphrase the information in your own words. Below are a few resources for how to cite using APA format. 
Topic:
Forensics. Genetic data has been used in forensic science since the mid-80s and has aided in convictions as well as exonerations. As genetic data are more widely used and as genomic techniques and research develop, the legislature surrounding the use of this technology also needs to be updated. In this topic, you can choose from the following options (or one you identify and get approved by Megan by October 24).
* Genetic profiling. With DNA, we can sometimes predict (with varying levels of accuracy) a person’s appearance, ancestry, or even how they might behave. This information is currently used to help investigators identify leads but is not always admissible as evidence. For example, if we find DNA from a crime scene and use it to predict what a person’s face will look like, the prosecutors will not be able to point at the defendant and say, “it looks like the defendant!” For this topic, you should discuss whether DNA profiling should be admissible as evidence, in addition to being used for generating leads. You should consider examples of when DNA profiling was used to aid in a court case, the accuracy of this type of evidence, and how well a court/jury could interpret the evidence.
* DNA databases. In the United States, the CODIS database contains genetic information from 9 million people. The UK National DNA database contains information from roughly 6 million people. The DNA samples in these databases arrive because of some sort of criminal investigation (no matter how minor), but some critics have argued that it should be unlawful to keep DNA in the database if the person is found innocent. This type of critique led to a law in 2012 in the UK that required the deletion of 1.7 million DNA samples from the national database. Others have raised questions about whether DNA from other databases should be merged with the national databases, even if the persons are not suspected of a crime. For this topic, you should discuss the ethical aspects of having a national or state searchable DNA database accessible to law enforcement. Some specific aspects that you might want to explore are: How samples should end up in the database? Should there be restrictions on when the database is queried? (i.e., should we search the database when a murder happens but not with petty theft?). 
See slides below for further information

As Dr. Butler said, diversity and inclusion don’t live in an organization’s diversity and inclusion office—they live within each of us and the ways in which we value diversity and are inclusive in our daily interactions with others. If an employee, colleague, peer, or friend feels overlooked, then they likely won’t stay, regardless of the diversity efforts that are in place.
Diverse teams are innovative teams, but in order to succeed there must be a sense of belonging—*an inclusive and psychologically safe environment.
*Abeer Dubey, People Analytics Director at Google, Lead Researcher on Project Aristotle, 2016 evaluated 180 teams to determine why some succeed and some fail and identified this as the most important of five factors for success (Google, 2016).
Whether or not you have a leadership title or rank, you can choose to use active listening and empathy as you listen to the stories and lived experiences of your peers and colleagues.
Check the word document info
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Write and submit a reflection about your experience following the five steps of active listening of your experience practicing active listening and a reflection about it. Be sure to discuss steps 1-5 and talk connect your response to at least 3 other sources found in this Active Listening as a Leadership Skill module (ie: 1. Simon Sinek’s TedTalk, 2. Deci & Ryan’s Self-Determination Theory, 3. Inclusiveness, 4. Dr. Kent Butler of UCF, 5. Dr. Brenda Allen of University of Colorado, 6. Brene Brown, 7. Quote from Oprah Winfrey…).

Topic 2
Read “The Singer Solution to World Poverty, by Peter Singer.pdf
Give an account of what Singer’s main claim is, and his arguments to support it; Do you agree with Singer? Why or why not? Apply one of the ethical theories we have studied this term to derive a conclusion. Give a clear statement of your view, along with two original arguments to support your view.