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Building Businesses on Kava, 2008.
This paper explores growth strategies for the Kava island.
883 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper attempts to determine the factors affecting the implementation of strategies to serve the Kava population and also create profitable new businesses. The paper evaluates the resources and actions required for the new businesses to succeed and support the decision implementations overall. The paper examines the ethical implications from stakeholders for each solution.
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"Kava's economy is a paradox in that certain industries are well advanced; including agriculture, petroleum, natural gas, and tourism, others including banking, education, and healthcare are not. With over 50% of the islands' population being under 15, Kava's long-term productivity as an island nation depends in large part on getting its own population educated so they can run these industries now and in the future. The factors affecting decision implementation first center on the existing industry composition of the island, with exporting agriculture products, petroleum, and natural gas a means for the island and its people to earn a living in addition to attracting visitors through tourism."
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Ethics in the American Nurses Association, 2008.
A review of ethical behavior in the American Nurses Association.
2,244 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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The paper defines "ethics" and states that nurses as professionals make independent decisions on the care of patients. The paper further states that nurses makes their own decisions, but how they are implemented is under the control of a code of ethics to which they are sworn. The paper discusses the fact that this code cannot remain stagnant and that it is the responsibility of professional nurses to know which changes are made to the code and to incorporate these into their daily practice.
Outline:
The ANA Code of Ethics
The ANA Framework and Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Functions
Ethical Behavior
Employee Reactions
Effects of the Code
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" The American Nurses Association is the oldest, biggest and perceived to be the best professional organization of registered nurses at present (South Carolina 2004). It has been in operation for more than a century and the largest single organization of health care provider in the world (South Carolina Nurse). It is guided by a Code of Ethics. This Code pledges service with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the client without regard for economic status, personalities or the nature of the health problem. It pledges to protect the client's right to privacy in keeping confidential information. Its members are sworn to deliver competent, ethical and legal practice to insure the health and safety of the public. Each member is responsible and accountable for every judgment and action she takes, based on individual competence and consultation. She contributes to the development of the profession and participates in overall activities towards that development. She contributes to the carrying out and improvement of the standards of nursing. She contributes her part in establishing and maintaining high-quality employment conditions in nursing care. She does her part in clearing up and protecting the profession from misinformation and misinterpretation so as to maintain the integrity of the profession. And she collaborates with other members of the health professions and citizens in meeting or filling the needs of the public in the community and national levels. "
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The Debate on Stem Cell Research, 2008.
This paper explores both sides of the stem cell research controversy.
1,061 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper discusses how many people believe that using stem cells for research could improve the health of millions of individuals and could cure many diseases that have plagued mankind for centuries. The paper then discusses how others believe that stem cells are human life and should be treated with the respect that all human life is accorded. The paper also explains how regular stem cells differ from the other cells in the human body. The paper asserts that what is needed is a healthy debate with both sides sitting down and openly discussing their beliefs.
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"There are a number of experts who believe that the potential benefits of the technology far outweighs the concern over whether stem cells are to be considered human life. The ethical issue according to some is not that the cells are human life, but how many human lives can possibly be saved if stem cells are used in research. Oz states, "the ethics of destroying embryos to make stem cells is often framed as "an immovable object meets an irresistible force"--respect for human life colliding with the desire to relieve human suffering" (Oz 90)."
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Greed and Ethics, 2008.
This paper examines the way greed is portrayed in the films "Boiler Room" by Ben Younger, "Three Kings" by David O. Russell and "Wall Street" by Oliver Stone.
1,296 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper compares the greed and ethical concerns in the films "Boiler Room", "Three Kings" and "Wall Street". The paper describes in detail the insider trading in "Wall Street", the corrupt soldiers in "Three Kings", and the brokerage firm in "Boiler Room".
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"Greed is a human trait that can be found in many different forms in many different life situations, and greed generally raises ethical issues for those who act out of greed, for those who follow them, and for society at large. In the 1980s, in the film Wall Street (Oliver Stone, 1987), the super trader character Gordon Gekko observes, "Greed is good." The intent was to show the way the stock manipulators of the time put their own desire for more above all ethical concerns. Other characters in film have done the same thing, and the way greed is portrayed can be shown to differ in the films Boiler Room, Three Kings, and Wall Street. The three films also raise somewhat different ethical concerns as well."
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Racial Bias in the U.S. Criminal Justice System, 2008.
An analysis of the existence of racial bias and its impact on the outcome of cases in the United States criminal justice system.
2,751 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper discusses racial bias in the United States criminal justice system. It specifically questions whether the race of an individual suspected of a crime impacts his or her experience and the outcome in the criminal justice system. The paper discusses the history of related laws in the United States and discusses skin color ethics.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
In the U.S. Criminal Justice System...
Challenging Past and Contemporary Contentions
Research Purports
Confessions
Skin Color Ethics
Countering the Cycling Racial Bias Challenge
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"Federal sentencing guidelines sternly constrain judges' discretion for determining whether an individual being charged will be sentenced to prison or receive probation. Guidelines are also currently in place to "guide" a judge in allocating the length of the sentence. Guidelines, albeit only contain minimal restrictions on the judges' and prosecutors' abilities to reduce sentences "for substantial assistance or acceptance of responsibility." Spohnhttp (2000:482)"
"Ultimately, Spohnhttp (2000:481 - 482) concludes that the reason for the unbalanced number of racial minorities currently incarcerated in the U.S. did not merely evolve from a racially neutral efforts to protect citizens and/or control crime. Earlier refutations of racial discrimination in the U.S. criminal justice system, according to Spohnhttp (2000:482) do not pass the test of time."
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Morals and Business, 2008.
An analysis of morals and ethics in a business environment.
861 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper discusses codes of ethics in business and states that a firm must develop a code of ethics with seriousness of intent that reflects the organization's real values. The paper also states that the employees must be given leverage so they can act on those values when faced with ethical dilemmas and that the code must be communicated effectively. The paper then discusses these issues and ethical dilemmas.
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"However there are many big organizations that have fumbled massively despite a code of ethics. Enron is a good example. It had been manipulating audit reports for some time to show profits when it was making none and thus making its stakeholders wrongly believe that the company was profitable. Do you assume they never had a code of ethics? By all means they did. And it was one hefty document that delineated rules of honesty and integrity- "We work with customers and prospects openly, honestly and sincerely. When we say we will do something, we will do it"(Miller, 2002)-Heavy words indeed for a firm that cheated millions and created history in business fraud."
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Issues on Criminal Record Disclosures, 2008.
A review of the ethical issues and requirements with respect to criminal record disclosures.
1,666 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper examines the ethical issues and requirements when dealing with criminal record disclosures. The paper offers recommendations for professionals that may come across situations where there are no clear cut steps to take, and concludes with a summary of the relevant issues.
Outline:
Introduction
Criminal Record Disclosure Requirements
Examples of Ethical Conflicts in Disclosure Requirements
Recommendations to Solve Ethical Issues
Conclusion
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"This raises ethical concerns since sensitive client/patient information is shared, that includes medical and background records. Affiliates are also given access to these records, so there must be some kind of security mechanism in place to protect the confidential information. In the case of open disclosure to officials in the criminal justice system, such criminal justice employees are only focused on their portion that is related to client's case, which may be at reaching a charge or guilty verdict. There is the question of how much disclosure is necessary; this may account for a gap in the relevant ethical code that the professional must decide on their own. In other words, a choice must be made between two courses of action. This is difficult because in most cases there are significant consequences for taking either course of action. Each of the two courses of action can be supported by one or more ethical principle, and the ethical principles supporting the unchosen course of action will be compromised disclosure requests can adequately perform their jobs."
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Conscientious Objection, 2008.
This paper provides a moral analysis of conscientious objection.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer points out that, in general, conscientious objection is not, in and of itself, a violation of honesty, integrity, or ethics. Even in the case of an enlisted serviceman, conscientious objection is a valid ethical basis for refusing continued service that requires conduct to which the individual objects in principle. The writer then points out that, on the other hand, conscientious objector status is unethical, and therefore, unjustified as a basis for shirking one's responsibilities under specific circumstances, particularly where it is asserted from self-interest instead of moral conviction. The writer discusses that the intention of the United States Armed Forces is to permit genuine objections that truly reflect the individual's heart-felt personal convictions without allowing conscientious objection to function as an unjustified means of dereliction of duties. The writer concludes that toward that end, the purpose of hearings on conscientious objection is to determine whether or not the conscientious objection falls within the relatively narrow parameters recognized by law as valid criteria, as well as to distinguish truthful positions from those merely of convenience or cowardice.
Outline:
Introduction
National Guard and Reservists
Changed Beliefs
Selective Service Registration
Conclusion
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"The first requirement of valid conscientious objection is that it be genuinely truthful rather than a technique of convenience or cowardice with respect to one's assigned duties or assignment. Operation Iraqi Freedom brought the realities of wartime deployment and hostile engagement home to thousands of National Guard and Reserve troops, many of whom had enlisted primarily for the educational benefits and without a realistic expectation of overseas wartime deployment. Availability for deployment is the primary purpose for which reservists are rewarded and compensated throughout their period of enlistment."
"Conscientious objector status is not intended as an escape mechanism for situations where unexpected service is merely inconvenient, or where actual service is required, despite its apparent improbability at the time of enlistment. The enlistment agreement is bilateral in nature, with the respective benefits and potential costs known in advance to both parties to the agreement: the enlistee hopes to benefit without ever being required to fulfill the entire range of obligations encompassed by the agreement; the armed services hope to benefit by maintaining a troop reserve available when necessary, at a known cost of fulfilling its payment and benefits packages throughout the entire term of enlistment, even if active duty is never actually required during that time period."
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Humanitarian Intervention, 2008.
Discuses the issue of humanitarian intervention by examining the debate over Kosovo.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper argues that the use of humanitarian intervention in Kosovo was the right decision even though other people oppose this action because they see full military interventions, including armed combat and humanitarian aide, as a serious act of destructing state sovereignty. The paper then asserts out that the situation in Kosovo and other national breeches of human rights are usually an ethnic conflict in which an unscrupulous leader utilizes genocidal slaughter to control political situations. The paper also contends that, although many people wish that humanitarian intervention could be defined by clear-cut guidelines, these situations are always beset by ethical and moral dilemmas.
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"United States, post WWII, has made markedly extensive strides toward a reversal of the isolationist tactics of previous years, and yet the value of such an idea is questioned by many as intervention frequently and almost assuredly leaves the nation and her allies' subjects of criticism. Additionally, public opinion also seems to be split in such situations, with some coming to the side of immediate and swift intervention; regardless to maintain international rights, others complain that the US has no right or business being everyone's protector."
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Structure, Grammar and Mechanics, 2008.
This paper discusses whether sharing music-based files is a morally acceptable act.
917 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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In this article, the writer discusses whether illegally downloading music from such programs as the now essentially defunct Napster is one of morals. The writer questions whether downloading music without paying for it is morally wrong or, on the other hand, is an act of freedom of expression. The writer maintains that the answer to this question depends heavily on one's own personal beliefs and general character. The writer states that since it is rare that one will get caught downloading music, a person is likely to justify one's actions as an example of freedom of expression. On the other hand, an individual with a strong personal moral belief against stealing will be more likely to view the act of downloading music as being morally wrong.
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"Morals are a general set of rules or code of conduct that is held to be authoritative in determining whether an action is right or wrong. Although the source of this moral code of conduct is numerous and open to debate, it can generally be said that morals are dictated by society, philosophy, religion and personal convictions.
"In terms of society's influence on morals, it can be said that it is society's established norms of behavior that more often dictate that society's moral code than such things as the written rules and laws. In summary, a society's moral code is a generally shared understanding of behavior, particularly of what type of behavior is acceptable and what type of behavior will not be tolerated. This determination is often evolved through a combination o that society's customs, history, ritual and general etiquette."
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The Doctrine of Informed Consent and Patient Autonomy, 2008.
Looks the doctrine of informed consent and patient autonomy as applied to modern medical ethics.
2,795 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper explains that the doctrine of informed consent and patient autonomy emphasizes the dilemma that modern medicine experiences when faced with the issue of a patient's right and autonomy to decide what is going to be done to his or her own body once he or she is committed to a healthcare unit. The paper then points out that the once unquestionable acceptance that the patient should leave him or herself completely in the care of the medical staff seems to be outdated. The paper then goes on to define the concepts of patient's right of patient autonomy and the physician's obligation of informed consent. The issue may appear to be simple; however, there are many aspects to this doctrine. These are discussed in the paper.
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"Wear also identifies many other aspects and medical situations where informed consent and patient autonomy can be harmful from a medical point of view, rather than beneficial. According to Wear, the two bioethics concepts can be termed as 'fast ethics', as in 'fast food', that is, a compromise between real ethical principles and no principles at all. Wear emphasizes thus that the ethos itself and its functionality may be seriously undermined in such cases where the doctors are confronted with the spontaneous behavior of the patients who are confronted with the truth about a serious illness or condition."
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