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Ethics
Case one
1. Definition of ethical Dilemma
Ethical dilemma is the term used to describe certain complex situations that usually engage mental conflict between an individual’s moral constraints (Lind, 2011). Cases of ethical dilemmas are more evident and cited in attempts whereby one is seeking to counter certain aspect of moral code or an ethical system. In some cases it is also described as ethical paradox as one is prevented with two options each presenting itself with consequences (Carreiro, 2014).
2. Who has an investment in this situation? That is, who is impacted by the ethical dilemma?
Derek seeks to adopt technology from the previous company in solving some of the challenges he is experiencing currently. Individuals who have been impacted by the ethical …show more content…
If an action is "voluntary," can one refuse to perform it? Why or why not?
Though the term voluntary is often used, these requirement are however mandatory, Voluntary in such cases might be used because the actual offenders might not yet have been identified (Hsieh, 2006).
References
Lind, M. (2011). A Framework for Addressing Ethics in the Digital Age.
Carreiro, P. R. L. (2014). Ethics in the digital age. Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões, 41(4), 234-235.
Mhhe.com,. (2015). Retrieved 7 January 2015, from http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/olc_linkedcontent/bioethics_cases/g-bioe-19.htm
Onlineethics.org,. (2015). OEC - Who Can Change Proprietary Source Code. Retrieved 7 January 2015, from http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/WhoCanChange.aspx
Gross, L. P., Katz, J. S., & Ruby, J. (Eds.). (2003). Image ethics in the digital age. U of Minnesota Press.
Mathiesen, K. (2014). Human Rights for the Digital Age. Journal Of Mass Media Ethics, 29(1), 2-18. doi:10.1080/08900523.2014.863124
Hsieh, N. (2006). Managers, Workers, and Authority. Journal Of Business Ethics, 71(4), 347-357.
Name of student:
Name of institution:
Ethics
Case one
1. Definition of ethical Dilemma
Ethical dilemma is the term used to describe certain complex situations that usually engage mental conflict between an individual’s moral constraints (Lind, 2011). Cases of ethical dilemmas are more evident and cited in attempts whereby one is seeking to counter certain aspect of moral code or an ethical system. In some cases it is also described as ethical paradox as one is prevented with two options each presenting itself with consequences (Carreiro, 2014).
2. Who has an investment in this situation? That is, who is impacted by the ethical dilemma?
Derek seeks to adopt technology from the previous company in solving some of the challenges he is experiencing currently. Individuals who have been impacted by the ethical …show more content…
If an action is "voluntary," can one refuse to perform it? Why or why not?
Though the term voluntary is often used, these requirement are however mandatory, Voluntary in such cases might be used because the actual offenders might not yet have been identified (Hsieh, 2006).
References
Lind, M. (2011). A Framework for Addressing Ethics in the Digital Age.
Carreiro, P. R. L. (2014). Ethics in the digital age. Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões, 41(4), 234-235.
Mhhe.com,. (2015). Retrieved 7 January 2015, from http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/olc_linkedcontent/bioethics_cases/g-bioe-19.htm
Onlineethics.org,. (2015). OEC - Who Can Change Proprietary Source Code. Retrieved 7 January 2015, from http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/WhoCanChange.aspx
Gross, L. P., Katz, J. S., & Ruby, J. (Eds.). (2003). Image ethics in the digital age. U of Minnesota Press.
Mathiesen, K. (2014). Human Rights for the Digital Age. Journal Of Mass Media Ethics, 29(1), 2-18. doi:10.1080/08900523.2014.863124
Hsieh, N. (2006). Managers, Workers, and Authority. Journal Of Business Ethics, 71(4), 347-357.