Category: Ethics
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Ethical and Legal Constraints Affecting Engineers
Engineers are the professionals who are the masterminds of projects. Specifically civil engineers are the ones who oversee the construction of buildings, roads and other structures. According to findings of American Society of Civil Engineers (2000), in their day to day work, they encounter various problems concerning their professionalism. It is important to note that…
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Engineering Practice Ethical Considerations
Table of Contents Introduction Step 1: Determine Facts of the Case Step 2 and 3: Stakeholders and Their Motivations Step 4: Formulate Possible Solutions Step 5: Evaluate Alternatives Step 6: Additional Assistance Step 7: The Best Course of Action Step 8: Implementing the Solution Step 9: Monitoring and Assessing the Outcomes Introduction The case under…
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Flight 93 Incident and Ethical Dilemma
Table of Contents Introduction Basic facts Arguments Conclusion Introduction Many times, an ethical dilemma involves the possibility of actions that could not be justified in any other situation but in that particular situation only. This reveals the reality of ethical dilemmas, which provides an answer for a particular situation and, that answer is not replicable…
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Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding Self-Driving Cars
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Countries are embracing technology, which is changing the operations of various organizations, particularly in dynamic and competitive environments. Through innovations, companies are able to increase their productivity, which allows them to sell products at lower prices with high quality. The purchasing power of customers has tremendously…
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Ethics Between Law and Religion
Introduction Ethics refers to moral behavior that is acceptable to a particular society. Seglin defines ethics as a set of moral issues that are regarded to be righteous (4). Given a narrower perspective, ethics can be considered as an act of doing what the society expects at the right time and in the right manner.…
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Internet Ethics: E-Commerce and Online Fraud
Table of Contents Making Money Online Controlling Cyber Crime Cyber Bullying Making Money Online The internet has not only turned the world to a global village, but it has also reshaped various spheres of life. It is now a treated as a key infrastructure rather than a simple communication system. The internet has revolutionized the…
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Strategic Communication: Ethics and Moral Reasoning
Table of Contents Summary Personal Reflection Reference Summary The chapter “Ethics and Moral Reasoning” begins by explaining the foundations and processes of moral reasoning. The systematic approach is critical whenever making a moral decision. The practice relies on persuasion and human logical argument. According to the author, moral judgment should follow sound moral theories. Moral…
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Open Source Systems: the Risks and Ethical Issues
Introduction Open source systems are built on software that is freely available to the public and which can be legally altered (or customized) by developers to meet certain needs. Generally, developing an open source system can be seen as a two-step process, the first step being acquiring source codes for the software to be used…
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Ethics Between Law and Religion
Introduction Ethics refers to moral behavior that is acceptable to a particular society. Seglin defines ethics as a set of moral issues that are regarded to be righteous (4). Given a narrower perspective, ethics can be considered as an act of doing what the society expects at the right time and in the right manner.…
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Modern Sport Ethics
Table of Contents Competition vs. Recreation Performance Enhancement Political Perspective Conclusion References Sport is a very important part of the human culture. Ever since the Olympic Games were introduced in the Ancient Greece, it drew attention of thousands of people. Even though some people may argue that sport does not play any key role in…