So it is clear that each person has a certain "role" and they are not to deviate from it. ... Concerning the community, minding one's business refers to each person's role as a profession and as a social status. One is not to veer outside their social role so the whole community may function efficiently and effectively. In general, the definition in both senses means coming to know one's role as an individual person as well as a member of a collective. The only true difference in the definition is the role in an individual setting and in the community setting. ...

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However, I believe each role or occupation that we choose, is its own entity and has its own morality. ... The soldier's morale is placed not in the whole-hearted attempt at being good, neither is it placed in the attempt at being evil, his morality is established in the soldier's role itself. The soldier's role is that of a freedom fighter, a defender and a provider. ... Education also plays an important role in success. ...

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It is very important for nurses to be aware of bioethical issues, since they work in many different roles which require them to understand these concerns. ... Technology plays a critical role in this respect, where increased understanding of human genetics helps to more efficiently find which people may be at risk. ... Nurses are necessary in the role of genetic counseling. ...

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Socialisation refers to the processes by which people learn the norms and roles necessary for functioning within societies ; in each frame or setting of interaction between the individual and the society, the person performs a role that is expected of the situation. Each role carries with it a set of norms of how it is to be played; norms are a subset of the general values, which represent the application of societal values to the "shoulds" and "oughts" of role conduct. ... By means of putting up sanctions - social forms of approval and disapproval for role performances - the society eliminate...

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Assignment Analyze the role of ethical investments in an investment portfolio and explain how a strategy of ethical investment may conflict with other investment objectives Response In the field of investments and financial investing, the financial actions we take are driven by our ethical concerns to society and the environment. ... Ethical investments play a major role in an investment portfolio and primarily manifests the strategy the investor partakes in. ...

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We can, however examine the role the gods have to play in the Iliad and examine the relationship between the immortal and mortal to ascertain an "ethical" framework of the poem. ... The patriarchal society again would support this view with each god or goddess having specific roles attributed to him/her. ... We see this role serving no purpose as "And yet I tell you death and strong fate are there for me also: there will be a dawn, or an evening or a noonday when some man will take my life too". ...

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In both works the results of stressed and afraid scientists play a major role in the development of the plot, this directly relates to Steven Chapin's ideas present in his work "The Scientific Life". ... The fact that Heisenberg struggles so deeply with this moral dilemma places him in a perfect role for Shapin's paper. From his obvious pain regarding the morality of his actions it is clear that Heisenberg is what Shapin would define as "morally ordinary"; an individual who, despite being a brilliant physicist, is as susceptible to the role of ethics and morality ...

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Most importantly, what role do scientists play in the development and implementation of such technologies? ... Inaddition to how we can deal with the social implications of science and technology, we also need to look to the scientists and the role they play in the development and implementation of such technologies. ... In agreeance with Cornwell, a true scientist's role in society is to have a moral and ethical obligation to protect the common good of humanity irregardless of pressures big business and/or government ties. ...

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In spite of this, because opinion polls prove that doctors are amongst the most trusted on Earth, many people see them as a role model. As statistics show, people tend to follow the path of their role model, merely because they lack logic. ... Consequently, if the doctor tells the truth, she will be able to maintain a society where people will see that lying is sin, and everyone will try to be as honest as possible to live up to the standards of their role model. ...

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Living a life of morality is not as easy as people may think it to be. It takes a whole lot of effort and self-discipline to pull it off. Morality is the natural sense of right and wrong. My theory is that this sense is usually gained from the surroundings on a person as a young child or from influ...

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At that young age I could not realize it's importance, but today I feel it has played an important role in building my character. ... Religion played an important role in setting my values so today it is no more about the "rules" of the religion, but it is the way I am. ... Ethics play an important role in any field. ... We need to deal with a lot of people as designers, ethics plays an important role there too. ...

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Following the Socratic model what role, if any, could philosophy play in addressing political and moral problems of our times? ... Whether it would play any significant role in addressing moral and political problems in our day does seem doubtful. ... Socrates further demonstrates in The Apology, his own social role and likens the society of his day to a lazy animal, in need of reproof occasionally (30e-31a). ...

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1. How did COL Jessup's values relate to what you learned in Honor Ethics? The Book NAVAL LEADERHSIP states that Ethics and Values " has sought to ingrain in us certain mores that have been considered conductive to the good of the group-. In the movie it was obvious that COL Jessup truly believe...

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Actions Must Be Made On Maxims Maxims play an important role in making decisions. Some think that all decisions ought to be made by maxims and that any certain maxim should never be broken. For this to be possible the maxim would have to be perfect which is almost impossible. This is why it is p...

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Another example occurs when a government politician and official are faced with public scrutiny for their roles in sponsorship scandals. ... There are other ways to understand unethical leadership in which the roles of the follower's perceptions have given that both transformational and pseudo-transformational leaders may share like behaviors. ...

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From a Utilitarian point of view in considering value of work, one is must inevitably face the fact that consequences and happiness play a huge role when being related to the value of work. ... Work should be and play a healthy role in your life. ...

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People need to understand the impact of technology in the workplace, especially on the organization and the supervisory role. ... The management needs to take the time to clarify roles and responsibilities for their staff. ...

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To highlight its imperative role in business is not at all itself unethical, nor exceedingly helpful. Its soul purpose is to clarify the entirely realistically, practical business like role that ethics play in business practices. ...

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Her boss has given her the role of conducting an objective review about Henry due to the new position of CEO he is just about to be given. ... Therefore, the teleological overlooks the consequences as they only play a small role but focuses on the overall goal or purpose of the decision. ...

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The concept encourages us to look to virtuous people, seeking them out as role models to base our own actions on. Although there is no definite and clear agreement on what specifically the virtues are, Aristotle's aim is not to provide a comprehensive or definitive list of the moral virtues, just to give some representative examples, which highlight their role in promoting human well being.6 What makes it also stand out from that of utilitarianism and Kant's philosophy is its optimistic outlook, suggesting that the way to build a good, prosperous society is to encourage people to be ...

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A code of conduct typically addresses issues pertaining to; preferred style of dress, avoiding illegal drugs, following instructions of superiors, being reliable and prompt, maintaining confidentiality, not accepting personal gifts from stakeholders as a result of company role, avoiding racial or sexual discrimination, avoiding conflict of interest, complying with laws and regulations, not using organization property for personal use, not discriminating against race or age or sexual orientation, and reporting illegal or questionable activities. ... Upper management is not the only ones who ...

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Most human beings believe that we are sophisticated, just, and supreme of all other beings. But when we lose everything and become exposed and vulnerable, we can behave just like any cornered animal. Every person can do unmentionable things when threatened enough. Each person has a different view...

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Ronald Dunlop pointed out that "both Piaget and Kohlberg considered the ability to see things from another person's perspective, or role-taking, a pivotal concept in their theories of moral development- (Dunlop, 3) This concept establishes the importance of other people's perspectives in making good ethical decisions and is a distinguishing characteristic of moral maturity. ... There are surrogate decision makers, as well as strong paternalistic and weak paternalistic decision-makers, that play an important role in care of the patients today. ... The nurse has a very important role...

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They both play important roles in science and religion. ... Religion on the other hand does not agree, they feel that through technology science is moving to close to playing a role of God the creator. ...

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Maxim Ethics: Plato's Rules to Obtain the Good Life Plato describes ethical maxims through stories, parables, and examples in the Republic. The people that are used as examples throughout the Republic are segregated into three groups: gold, which are the rulers of the city, silver, which represen...

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