Category: Ethics

  • Ethics in the Technologies and Communications

    Table of Contents Quiz The virtual revolution Video games and how they affect behavior Reflect on violent video games References Quiz The greatest consequence of printing lay in the different modes of thought and perception that it fostered This means that every communication medium is associated with a diverse way of looking at the surrounding.…

  • Engineering Ethics and Legal Standards

    Table of Contents Definition of engineering ethics Ethical and legal standards to be immutable over time The engineering ethical aspects Ethical impact of scenario 1 Ethical impact of scenario 2 Works Cited Definition of engineering ethics Engineering ethics is a set of moral codes of conduct and principles which all engineers need to abide by…

  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Computer Security

    With the rapid development of the software and computer technologies the necessity to protect intellectual property and raise computer security has sharply grown. In the USA and in many other developing countries of the world any software and hardware can be completely protected according to intellectual property laws existing in the country. The situation under…

  • Leon Kass and Ethics in Biotechnology

    The future that Leon Kass forecasts for the world in his book Life, Liberty, and the Defense of Dignity, is harrowing. In this review, I explore his background, based on theological values and conservative political affiliations. Despite the stigma that these labels carry today, I outline the evident rationale in his arguments, including the methods…

  • Disinfecting Robots: Care Ethics, and Design

    Disinfecting robots use ultraviolet germicidal irradiation to kill harmful microorganisms. The most common types of such robots work either with UV Mercury light source or UV Xenon light source (Wynsberghe, 2016). This technology is utilized to disinfect the hospital environment, in particular, high touch surfaces. Apart from sanitizing hospitals, disinfecting robots can also kill bacteria…

  • Bhopal Gas Incident of 1984: Ethical Issues

    The Bhopal incident of 1984 is an excellent example of what adverse consequences may multinational corporations bring if they decide to ignore both the environmental and safety regulations. It is also an instance of how companies from developed and industrialized countries export risk to underdeveloped nations. Thousands were injured, and more than 3000 people died…

  • Ethics and Computer Security

    Table of Contents Abstract Milestone in the establishment of computer and information ethics Criticism of ethical relativism Theories of information and computer ethics Ethics Conclusion Reference List Abstract The world we live in today is very different compared to the one our fore fathers lived many years ago. It is clear that tremendous change has…

  • Ethical Dilemmas in Prison’s Research

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Confidentiality and Privacy in Research Ethical Considerations in Research Involving Prisoners The Proposed Scenario Conclusion References Abstract For decades, prisoners were used as participants in various medical and social experiments, and hardly any ethical regulations applied to studies carried out in prison settings. However, recent studies are more considerate of…

  • District-Level Administrator’s Code of Ethics

    Ethics is a concept which describes the systematic reflection on what is right and what is wrong (Van de Poel & Royakkers, 2011, p. 71). Ethical values are established principles which should be followed by an individual or an organization to achieve ethical integrity. The exact principles vary between different cultures, individuals, departments, and companies,…

  • Project Management: The Ethical Standards

    Project management involves many processes and knowledge areas in which the manager needs to adhere to ethical standards and norms. One such area is resource management where one of the central values is responsibility. By this principle, a manager can only accept projects within their competence area. Therefore, it is essential to responsibly collect client…