Category: Ethics

There are numerous models or theories that guide ethical thinking. Often, three two schools of thought rise to the top as exemplars of moral reasoning because they can be distilled down to different (but possibly complementary) ways of thinking about ethical quandaries–Utilitarianism (aka Consequentialism), Deontology, and Virtue Ethics.

For this forum assignment, please write at least 350 words covering the following three topics:

1. Identify the key differences between Utilitarian, Deontological, and Virtue Ethics thinking.
2. Which is your “favourite” ethical model–and why? Feel free to combine elements of more than one system to create your own hybrid model:)
3. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

NOTE: You will not be able to successfully complete this assignment until you have viewed ALL the videos and read ALL the readings for week 3 on Cougar Courses–starting with Harris, ch2: A Practical Ethics Toolkit.

Handout: Utilitarianism and Business: Ford Pinto case

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/feb/04/scientist-edited-babies-genes-acted-too-quickly-he-jiankui?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/policy-issues/Genome-Editing/ethical-concerns

Reproductive technology: Exploring ethical questions

Reproductive Technologies 101

1) Review each of the websites below. Decide what is, in your view, the central moral issue that is at stake. There is more than one central issue — but use all three websites/links to decide what you will focus on. All four websites deal with the same issues. Please only choose one issue to work with. Then, take a stand; i.e., decide what should happen or what the right/good/just action to take should be. State clearly the stand you are taking in your exam. 2) Defend your stand using at least two of the approaches to ethics we have covered to date. Toward that end, the following suggestion might be helpful. While you are free to select any two of the approaches we have been working with, choosing a pair of approaches that contrast might be especially meaningful. For example, duty/deontological ethics and utilitarianism are a pair of contrasting approaches. In using both for your paper, you could (for example) suggest what a utilitarian might say and then reject a utilitarian conclusion by using duty ethics (including something in your short paper about why a duty/deontological approach is better… Alternatively, a person could suggest what duty ethics might prescribe but then go onto explain what a utilitarian might conclude, including some thoughts about why utilitarianism is more appropriate… Make sure your defense supports the stand that you take. If one approach supports or defends your stand well, and the other does not, then rebut the one that does not, ie., say why it is faulty. (Toward this end, the weaknesses we talked about, relative to each approach we worked with, will help, i.e., use what you know of an approaches weaknesses to rebut or argue against it). There is no length requirement for the mid-term . I also attached my discussion post to holp with my stance on the two types of ethics please make sure your stance is within the same views. WEBSITES TO USE ARE : essay. also you can use the attached as guidelines from my prior work in the class it is very important to take your time to get quality paper

Is ethics an important topic today? Turn on the t.v. or read the news and you’ll quickly learn the answer to that question.

We’ve all developed some sense of ethics during our childhood, from our parents and family, religious institutions, educational institutions, and even from our businesses. But how well have we developed a thoughtful and informed method for evaluating ethical decisions? We’re going to start by doing some research, asking pertinent questions, and perhaps challenging some of our preconceived ethical ideas by completing a Case Study Assignment which will ask you to examine THREE cases in your chosen field. Click the link below for the full assignment guidelines:

You may or may not have done a case study assignment before. If you have not, don’t be concerned. The Guidelines and Instructions will take you through each step and provide you with resources for identifying case studies that apply to your field of interest.

Instructions

1. Download the assignment guidelines above.
2. View the rubric below for this assignment. For this assignment, each case review is worth 40 points each (for a total of 120 points) and writing quality and APA formatting contribute an additional 30 points for a total of 150 points.
3. In a word document, write out your assignment where you’ll include your current or anticipated profession, your definition of ethics, three case studies, and your analysis and review of those case studies. Note that this assignment is a writing assignment and all all answers should be written in complete sentences and paragraphs.
4. Use APA formatting for all citations and references.
5. Submit your assignment here.

Open the link, this isn’t an essay!

For this final paper, you will analyze a historical ethical dilemma from any industry (e.g., healthcare, government, finance, education, tech, or manufacturing). Connect this real-world ethical failure or challenge to the course concepts explored in Weeks 17. Evaluate what went wrong, how ethical frameworks could have improved decision-making, and what future leaders can learn from this case.

In Your Paper, You Should:

1. Describe the historical ethical dilemma:

• Provide background on the organization or incident.
• Identify the stakeholders involved.
• Describe the ethical conflict or failure.

1. Analyze the dilemma using ethical theories:

• Apply at least two ethical theories (e.g., deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics) to interpret the decisions made.
• Reference Rests Four-Component Model to assess the decision-making process.
• Consider the influence of leadership styles and ethical climate.

1. Draw connections to course topics:

• Discuss how themes such as diversity, ethical training, hiring practices, leadership, or community outreach were (or were not) evident in the case.
• Compare the ethical approaches used in the case with best practices discussed in class.

1. Make recommendations:

• What should have been done differently?
• What can ethical leaders today learn from this case?
• How can ethical frameworks prevent similar dilemmas in the future?

1. Leverage AI tools:

• Use an AI research assistant (e.g., ChatGPT) to gather initial insights on your chosen case and related theories.
• Critically evaluate any AI-generated content for accuracy, bias, and relevance; cross-reference with scholarly sources.
• Document the exact AI prompts you used in an appendix and cite any substantive AI assistance in APA format according to your institutions guidelines.

Submission Instructions:

[Enter the expectations for the student’s submissions. Samples are below]

• Use APA 7th edition formatting.
• Include a title page, in-text citations, and a reference page.
• Paper should be 56 pages in length (content only).
• Incorporate scholarly and course-related sources to support your analysis.

Choose one specific concept, term, or historical event from the provided list below. As part of your assignment, please engage with the course materials, including class readings and supplementary media like videos. Articulate why this topic holds relevance and significance within the field of Ethnic Studies. In your discussion, delve into the details of your selected topic, exploring its significance and implications to American society past and present.

Just answer the questions to the activity with 5-7 sentences. This is not an essay!