Ethics papers

Describes Jean Watson and her important nursing theory, which she called the theory of caring.

A discussion on the ethics of appearance-based job selection.

Analyzes James Rachels' essay "Killing and Letting Die" about the ethical debate over whether it is worse to kill someone or let someone die.

This paper looks at the controversial issue of euthanasia and argues that it should be permitted in some instances.

An analysis of the morality of the actions of Robert Latimer, the farmer who actively euthanized his cerebral palsied daughter.

This paper provides an argument against abortion using the Kantian criterion of duty.

An overview of the ethical lapses of the Arthur Andersen accounting firm.

This paper provides a full account of Immanuel Kant's metaphysics and its further implications.

Discusses marketing ethics from the standpoint of Christian spirituality.

An analysis of Bernard Lonergan's ethical theory in light of the Rawls-Habermas debate and Charles Taylor's book "Malaise of Modernity".

This paper looks into the issue of stem cell research and discusses whether scientific advancements in medicine outweigh the controversial ethical decisions being made in embryonic stem cell research.

Explores research relating to business ethics and corruption in Eastern Europe

This paper looks at the issue of ethics as it relates to the death penalty, while discussing the utilitarianism views of Immanual Kant and John Stuart Mill.

Discusses the changing view of professionals and parents about eugenic euthanasia based on the book "The Black Stork" by Martin Pernick.

This paper discusses the issue of electronic health records and looks at the related ethical concerns.

Presents the writer's belief that abortion is morally wrong.

A discussion of the importance of business ethics as evidenced by the conviction of the CEO and CFO of Tyco in 2005.

The paper examines the use of mandatory minimal sentencing in relation to drug crimes in the United States.

The paper examines the subject of using animals for research purposes.

The paper discusses the book "Animal Liberation: A New Ethics for Our Treatment of Animals" by Peter Singer.

A project proposal to increase awareness of the ethical issues surrounding euthanasia for physicians in Oregon.

A look at the hypocrisy of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

A look at organizational behavior from many aspects.

This paper presents a philosophical approach to major medical issues.

A critical review of the American philosopher Thomas Nagel's work, "The Possibility of Altruism."

A discussion of ethics in the academic environment, specifically cyber ethics.

Looks at risk management at Nike, Inc. from the standpoint of a corporate social responsibility problem.

An examination of the ethical controversy over stem cell research and the impact that the controversy is having on scientific development in the United States.

Looks at financial analysis statements of the Compass Group in order to recommend an international marketing strategy.

This paper explores the opportunities and risks involved in introducing Web 2.0 technologies in the workplace.

This paper explores the right of mentally ill patients to refuse medical treatment.

An examination of the cases of two men whose sentences for murders that they did not commit were overturned by The Innocence Project.

Examines how employment interviews have changed ethically since the 1950s to the present.

The paper explores the ethical issues concerning animal experimentation.

An analysis of the theme of leadership and ethics in Michael Hoffman's film "The Emperor's Club".

Looks at the problems of the logical access control guideline as part of an information security policy.

A discussion on the ethical issues involved in deceptive marketing practices.

Argues that physician-assisted suicide goes against the foundation of modern medicine.

This paper argues that dying is a natural course of life that should not be hastened by any third party or first-hand intervention.

A look at how community policing can adapt to current law enforcement needs.

An argument for the open use of performance enhancing drugs by professional athletes in conjunction with appropriate medical supervision.

The paper addresses three controversial issues concerning inmates in the correctional system.

An organizational and performance assessment of the management at the telecommunications provider, Qwest.

A brief discussion on the ethical, legal, and social issues in food advertising.

Analyzes the problem of plagiarism not only in an academic environment but also in society.

A discussion of the unethical behavior of the Firestone firm when its tires were linked with fatal road accidents.

A look at the positions of both supporters and opponents of genetically-modified or designer babies.

A discussion of ethics covering every aspect of business, from the CEO to the employee.

The paper examines the legal and ethical status of cloning in the United Kingdom and the United States and attempts to explain the differences between the two countries' approach to the issue.

An examination of the impact on business operations if the company, Electrocorp, moved to Mexico, the Philippines, South Africa, or stayed in the United States.

A focus on the ethical scandal at Enron to illustrate the power of the stock market and the need for internal controls.

A research paper that looks at the methods of instructing US army personnel in the light of the war against terrorism.

An examination of ethical behavior according to the views of Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mills and Aristotle.

A outline of the importance of oil companies maintaining high standards in their operations.

A persuasive paper highlighting the benefits of biomedical technology for mankind.

This paper highlights the need for personal values in addition to the defined ethical value systems.

A persuasive argument against the Internet as a medium of recruiting new members to the U.S. Marines.

This paper discusses the uses and benefits of life support and looks at the related ethical concerns.

A discussion on the effects of gratuities on police corruption.

This paper looks at Enron and WorldCom to illustrate the role of ethics in today's business world.

Explores five business ethnics case studies as presented in O. C. Ferrell et. al.'s book "Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases".

A critical look at the media's role in the case of the BTK killer in Wichita, Kansas.

This paper discusses a community education proposal for the promotion of awareness of organ and tissue donation.

This paper discusses the ethics aspect involved in the human treatment of sharks.

Examines recent challenges to the accounting profession especially in the area of auditing.

A look at the influence of social networking on communication and at the ethical issues involved.

An application of Immanuel Kant's metaphysics of morals to a case in George Eliot's novel "Middlemarch".

This paper looks at how the increasingly global environment is changing values around the globe.

This paper examines the attitudes held by Muslims and non-Muslims to Islamic mortgages.

An analysis of how business leaders should behave and how they can become updated on ethical ways to run their businesses.

A look at the importance of corporate character and corporate social responsibility to the organization.

This paper discusses causal determinism and its impact on ethical theories of philosophy.

A comparison of religious moral teachings and secular moral concepts as the basis of human morality.

A persuasive essay that DNA testing should be made legal for all death row inmates.

Explores the relationship of religion and ethics from several approaches.

A discussion on ethics for nurses in pressurized situations.

A discussion on business ethics with three case studies as examples.

Reviews Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" as
a work of disputed ethical value.

An exploration of Wal-Mart's social responsibility, including the stakeholders involved and the company's responses to social demands.

An examination of the importance of organizational responsibility in the health care sector.

The paper examines the proposition that a nurse has an ethical responsibility to encourage women in danger of an unwanted pregnancy, to use the emergency contraception pill.

A review of the writer's personal experiences with regard to the effect of ethics and organizational and cultural values on decision making.

Looks at the ethical considerations in managerial and financial accounting.

Investigates the many levels of the concept of sustainable development.

This paper presents several case studies to illustrate ethical issues that require ethically and morally sound decisions.

A review of necessary considerations of the organization in relation to implementation of employee monitoring in the workplace for purposes of performance management.

Applies the just war doctrine (JWD) to the 1999 Yugoslavian war.

This paper explores the integral role of ethical compliance in medical research.

A look at the ethical debate surrounding the commercial banking of umbilical cord blood in the United Kingdom.

A review of the different perspectives of ethical and non ethical behavior.

The paper gives an overview of the controversial subject of cloning and its usage to develop new drugs.

Discusses corporate social responsibility (CSR), a collective of concepts relating to the governance of business in an ethical manner.

An overview of the worldwide mining industry and its ethical concerns.

This paper explores the ethical and social concerns of reality television shows.

This paper looks at the unethical practice of dog fighting.

An outline of the code of ethics and guidelines for professional conduct when interacting with the disabled.

An in-depth exploration of the ethical dilemmas in the healthcare industry today.

A discussion of the truth behind the labels of three items of designer clothing.