The ethics theories table is a discussion of several ethical theories. In this paper I will discuss the duty-based ethics, goal-based ethics, right-based ethics, and human nature ethics. I will define each theory and match the real-world examples and establish workplace examples. Ethics Theories Table Real-World Examples:
a. I believe people should be able to eat sand if they like the taste of it.
Answer: Goal-Based Ethics.
b. I believe that if sand is going to be eaten, then it should be available for everyone to eat.
Answer: Human Nature Ethics.
c. I believe people should be able to eat sand because eating sand is the right thing to do. Answer: Duty-Based Ethics.
d. I believe people should be able to eat sand because it is good for one’s health.
Answer: Right-Based Ethics.
Ethics is a “set of moral principles or values,” a definition that portrays ethics as highly personal and relative (Trevino& Nelson,).
The first ethical theory in the table is Duty-based which is an “individuals conceived of as having absolute, inherent moral obligation to some outside source (like God or society) to take or refrain from certain actions, regardless of an individual’s particular goals and situation” (Hsieh Diana).
Duty-based ethics acts are good because they are done for the sake of what is right and not because of consequences they might produce. Duty-based is linked to universal principals that should govern all our actions. A reason is a faculty that aids discovery of correct moral principals, because reason guides will result actions are done from duty. A common example of duty-based is the Ten Commandments, each commandment is simple, and to refrain from certain actions or you’ll pay the consequences. In the Sears Loss Prevention (L.P.) department at work the majority of the time we must perform acts for the benefit of the company and the department rather than the individual associate whether we believe the act is right or wrong.
The Essay on Ethics and Moral Theory
The words “moral” and “ethics” (and cognates) are often used interchangeably. However, it is useful to make the following distinction: Morality is the system through which we determine right and wrong conduct — i.e., the guide to good or right conduct. Ethics is the philosophical study of Morality. What, then, is a moral theory? A theory is a structured set of ...
Goal-based ethics is “right if it produces as much or more of an increase in happiness of all affected by it than any alternative action, and wrong if it does not” (www.utiliarian.org/utility.html).
This concept focuses on the consequences of human actions, and all actions are evaluated to achieve the desirable goal. The concept of right, wrong, and duty are subordinated by end or purpose of an action. Goal-based actions are maximized for the good for all. In the L.P. department I deal with the bad actions of others on a daily bases. When a customer or employees steals there are only focused on there own happiness or pleasure during the time of theft.
The human nature ethics is “set of desires inherent in our nature, which impel us to eat, drink, congregate, procreate: in general, to continue our physical existence an exercise our inborn faculties” (Jahn, Karl).
This concept focuses on a person’s underlying moral character. The theory deals with wisdom, generosity and self restraint and good member of the community. A moral development of human nature requires cultivation of good habits based on good upbringing and good education.
Understand, acceptance, and application of ethics are important to individual and groups of individuals. There are sign of ethics such as morals, values, and virtues. There are many cultures with many different moral codes, what is thought to be the right by one group could be quite incorrect to another group. Unfortunately there aren’t any objective standards that can be used to judge a person’s social code better than another. The moral code of our society has no status; to the other. Moral code of a society is determined by right within that particular society. As Americans we tend to always judge the conducts of others as to what is appropriate in a society.
The Term Paper on Questions And Answers On Ethics In Action
1.If this was your client, what would you say and do? Be specific. Why would you respond this way? If this were my client, I would further explore the reasons she desires the out of office interaction, and the possible risks and benefits of this interaction. For instance, I could say, “You say that meeting in the office makes you feel uncomfortable, can you elaborate more on that?” By asking such ...
References
Jahn, Karl. The Foundation of Ethics. (1999).
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Introduction to Utilitarianism. (2005).
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http://www.utilitarian.org/utility.html.
Hsieh, Mertz Diana. Undermining Ethics through Duty. (1994).
Forum: Washington University n St-Louis, Argumentation class. Retrieved on 10/01/2005, from http://enlightenment.supersaturated.com/essays/text/dianamertzhsieh/duty2.html.