Ethics papers

The paper examines the use of electronic voting machines in United States elections and the problems their use generates.

This is a paper describing an experiment to show how people react when commonly accepted norms are violated.

A discussion of what Howard Gardner called the "ethics gap" in a business organization.

A paper proposing that drugs for the treatment of AIDS be made freely available to sufferers in Africa.

Explores reproductive technology with an emphasis on ovum donation options.

This paper discusses patenting and ethics and looks at the commercialization of living things.

A persuasive essay against the unethical business practice of advertising sex, violence, cigarettes and alcohol to children and adolescents.

An overview of the Enron/Arthur Andersen corporate scandal.

Investigates extraordinary rendition, which is the practice of transferring terror suspects from one country to another by means that bypass all judicial due process.

An overview of the code of ethics employed by McDonald's Corporation.

A discussion on medical ethics concerning euthanasia.

An overview of plagiarism including the ethical implications and court cases.

An examination of the military and moral influences that have affected John McCain's life.

An overview of the Tyco International scandal and its causes.

A review of how a compliance program ensures that an organization is honest in its dealings and meets its legal and ethical obligations.

A discussion on the social responsibility of corporations.

An examination of inhumane behavior towards Iraqi prisoners by US reserve troops.

An examination of the medical ethical issues of the Tuskegee Syphilis study and its implications for future medical research.

This paper discusses the promotion of the free market as a tool for the richest to promote their own well-being to the detriment of the poorest.

A discussion of lobbying scandals, specifically those involving Jack Abramoff.

An argument against Glaucon's thesis from Plato's "The Republic".

An argument of the importance of genetic testing despite the ethical dilemmas that are involved.

An analysis of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and the problems that related to medical ethics and morality.

A review of how the conditions of rape are changing in the 21st century.

A review of the article "Ethical Issues in Information Technology," by Richard T. DeGeorge.

Discuses the ethics related to school psychology.

This paper looks at employee gambling problems and discusses the potential negative effects of gambling by casino employees.

This paper considers the moral and ethical issues involved in online gambling.

An analysis of several ethical issues relating to house care and how a hospital my handle these issues.

This paper looks at morality and ethical sense with regards to decision making and making choices in life.

This paper presents two essays on the topic of legally assisted suicide.

A look at the argument for the legalization of assisted suicide.

A discussion on stem cell research and how it is viewed by the Catholic Church.

Looks at a court case regarding gene-testing among employees of Burlington Northern Railway.

This paper focuses on private detectives/investigators and their ethical standards.

A discussion on the struggles and experiences of transsexual individuals.

A discussion and analysis of the corporate fraud behind the stock market collapse of 2002 and efforts to stop future occurrences.

A discussion of the article "You're In the Hot Seat; an Ethical Decision-Making Simulation for Counseling Students" by M.W. Frame, C.D. Flanagan, J. Frederick, R. Gold and S. Harris.

An examination of the importance of adhering to a code of conduct as a nurse, with case examples.

The paper examines the phenomena and rapid spread of social networking sites and blogs, their influence on users and the responsibility this puts on site owners and users.

A paper promoting the idea of licensing requirements for pet owners in order to reduce animal abuse.

An in-depth look at the ethical issues involved in multinational corporations going global.

An exploration of the moral beliefs held by the scientists instrumental in developing the nuclear atomic bomb.

A look at how e-health raises new challenges and ethical responsibilities.

The paper examines the relationship between doctors and medical suppliers and the ethical questions arising from such relationships.

Explores academic integrity in the environment of non-traditional distance learning.

A look at how Jewish ethics go beyond secular ethics to promote an overall ethical lifestyle.

This paper provides a discussion of whether the current framework for professional responsibility in the trade marks and patent attorneys' profession in Australia is adequate.

This paper analyzes the corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies at Starbucks.

An examination of how globalization and outsourcing are affecting business ethics at Hershey's.

An analysis and discussion of the objections to consequentialism and whether they render the theory unsuitable as a guide to criminal justice practice.

This paper argues in favor of euthanasia for terminally ill patients.

An exploration of the ethical dilemma of the 'do not resuscitate' order.

This paper argues in favor of the statement "Any agency which works in secret can behave in a scandalous manner, and the CIA is no exception to this rule."

This paper discusses the use of confidentiality statements as a way to protect personal health information.

This paper discusses ethical standards for Internet-based health information.

This paper looks at medical identity theft and the security of information on the Internet.

Examines patient related fax policies and procedures for the healthcare industry.

A look at the Transplantation Transmission Sentinel Network (TTSN) from an ethical viewpoint.

This paper discusses the issue of the validity of websites, concentrating on the subject of e-health.

This paper discusses the matter of an e-health doctor-patient relationship, looking at related ethic issues.

This paper discusses the impact of e-health and looks at the issue of ethics related to the use of the Internet to obtain healthcare information.

This paper explores the extent to which virtue ethics can be applied in practice.

A look at Lockheed-Martin's best practices in online ethics and integrity.

This paper looks at the issue of ethics and the justice department,
noting that justice and ethics are often experienced as vastly different concepts.

This paper researches the ethical, legal and cultural ramifications of information systems on managing both business practices and employees.

An explanation of how business people need to create new guidelines for ethical practices in light of recent business scandals.

A review of the problem of illegal downloads and the effect it has on the recording industry.

This paper explores the impact of the Enron scandal.

This paper discusses student cheating in today's college environment.

This paper discusses the ethical considerations of clinical and drug trials.

An investigation into clinical trails carried out on children in Nigeria.

This paper discusses the role of ethics in the research design process.

This paper analyzes the controversial practice of using normal saline during suctioning.

This paper outlines the philosophies of Adam Smith, the economic and political visionary.

An examination of the responsibilities of a corporation and how they differ from the social responsibilities of an individual.

An analysis of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the universalist and relativist approaches to the application of human rights.

A discussion on whether people can separate their private lives and their work lives with regard to ethical behavior.

A research paper looking at what factors affect the moral development and ethical decision-making skills of a CPR.

This paper discusses how important it is for dental hygienists to have training in ethics.

A case study analysis of the ethical dilemma faced by a CPA firm in donating their time.

A discussion on numerous ethical issues surrounding the widespread use of technology.

A discussion of whether acts can be considered just, when they may not be moral.

This paper discusses several corporate scandals and their many negative effects.

A comparative analysis of Utilitarian ethics that includes the views of both Immanuel Kant and David Hume.

This paper explores ethical behavior in business and its impact on job performance.

This paper explores the moral issues raised by economic justice and financial responsibility.

This paper discusses the issue of ethics within the field of biology.

A discussion on how ethics and morality extend to matters associated with the treatment of animals.

This paper focuses on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)'s conflicts of interest in investigating airplane crashes.

A brief review of the Tuskegee syphilis experiment.

This paper explores the role of ethics in social work and foster care.

A critical review of the film "Wal-mart: The High Cost of Low Price" directed by Robert Greenwald.

This paper looks at the global, business and education issues of the future.

An analysis of how morality can be applied to the punishment of criminals.

This paper discusses Peter Singer's philosophy on the ethics of animal welfare.

A strong argument against the practice of animal testing.