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Ethical Behavior in Organizations, 2002.
An in-depth discussion of the importance of ethical behavior in the business world and how this should be the responsibility of every organization.
7,521 words (approx. 30.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 165.95
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This analytical research report discusses the debatable issue of the much-needed ethical behavior in working milieu. The research paper highlights the fundamental characteristics, a well-drafted research design, a separate section of suggestions; a works cited page and an appendix featuring important data and relevant diagrams pertaining to the organizational behavior theory and the underlying ethical issues.
Ethics And Organizations
Ethics and Ethical Behavior: A Challenge for Organizations
Unethical Behavior in Organizations
Reasons for Unethical Behavior in Organizations
Prevalent Justifications of Unethical Behavior
Results from Baucus and Near?s Research Model
Social Systems and Behavior
Need for Organizational Behavioral Theory
What is Organizational Behavior?
Purpose of Organizational Behavior
An Overview of Organizational Behavior and its Cardinal Components
Basic Models of Organizational Behaviors
Pragmatic Suggestions for Amelioration
Future Direction
Works Cited Page
Appendix
Figures
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"Individuals working towards a common goal for personal as well as combined benefits form institutions popularly called ?organizations? or ?associations?. These firms or companies formulating and providing a challenging and a learning working environment, also consist of moral, social as well as professional values, rules and regulations that all the employees at all levels have to abide by. This is essential for an efficient organization to remain profitable on long-term basis. For the same matter, an individual working for an organization must have the ethical and social values similar to that of the organizations in order to generate the desired result. Because if their values are incompatible, neither the organization nor the individuals working for it can benefit, paving way for the ethical issues to emerge and providing leeway for affected productivity to dominate the working set-up (Drucker: 65)."
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Prevention of Unethical Behavior in Organizations, 2008.
A look at the common forms of unethical behavior in organizations and some steps that can be taken to overcome it.
3,941 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 107.95
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The objective of this paper is to very broadly identify some of the most common forms of unethical behavior that are prevalent in organizations today. The common causes for such behavior and actions and steps that can be taken by organizations to minimize such behavior, and foster a culture based on ethical behavior are also discussed. In order to write this paper, the author has studied and referred to many Internet sources on the subject and customized the ideas to suit most organizations in general, instead of limiting itself only to a few organizations or industries.
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Introduction
Misuse of Company Property for Personal Reasons
Undercutting the Competition
The Inherent Belief That This Is the Only Way to Do Things
Everyone Else Is Doing It So Why Can't I?
Insufficient Time and Resources to Complete the Task Satisfactorily
The Organization, My Boss, the System Is Unfair to Me
No One Pays Attention To What I Do So I Will Not Get Caught
Developing A Policy
Communications
Leading by Example
Training
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"There are many forms of Unethical Behavior prevalent in today's corporate world, ranging from the very insignificant acts that bear no long term consequences for the organization, community or society at large and very devious and dangerous conduct that has long term and serious consequences. It is not possible to list each and everyone of these acts and behaviors therefore some of the most common forms have been chosen so as to give the readers a broad idea of what can be considered as unethical behavior."
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Ethical Behavior, 2002.
A discussion about management's responsibility in promoting ethical behavior among employees.
1,195 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper begins by providing a definition of ethical behavior. It then examines why it is the management's responsibility to ensure ethical behavior in its midst. The writer states that that the behavior of employees will define whether the organization acts ethically, as employees are the ones that make decisions whether or not to take certain actions. Secondly, it the responsibility of management to give employees a guide for their action. The writer provides suggestions for how the promoting of ethical behavior can be performed.
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"Ethical behavior is defined as ?the code of moral principles and values that govern the behaviors of a person or group with respect to what is right or wrong? (Daft 142). Organization ethics is further defined as dealing with ?internal values that are a part of corporate culture and shapes decisions concerning social responsibility with respect to the external environment. An ethical issue is present in a situation when the actions of a person or organization may harm or benefit others? (Daft 142).
"Ethics therefore involves ensuring that the actions of the organization do not harm any individual, customer, environment or social group. Essentially, ethics involves not solely focusing on what the organization wants, but considering what effect the organization?s actions may have."
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The Ethical Nature Of Right Behavior, 2006.
An essay looking at how to define the ethical nature of right behavior from a meta-ethic and normative ethics perspective.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This essay examines the philosophical question of what defines right behavior from both the meta-ethic and normative ethics points-of-view, with special attention paid to the ideas of Classical Greek philosophers Aristotle, Plato and Epicurus. Each has a distinct take on what constitutes right or ethical behavior that is interwoven with his concept of goodness.
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Ethical Behavior, 2005.
An attempt to define ethical behavior.
2,530 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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The paper is an attempt to define ethical behavior. It looks at how it is it created and preserved in an organization. The paper examines how can ethical behavior be fostered and what are the causes of unethical behaviors.
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Ethical Behavior and Profitability, 2006.
A brief analysis of the relationship between ethical behavior and profitability with a focus on the Enron scandal.
866 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper examines how the Enron scandal became one of the most high-profile examples of poor business ethics in the history of the United States. It looks at how the financial breakdown of Enron and the eventual legal prosecution of several key players illustrated that instances companies that lie don't come out ahead. It discusses how business ethics serve as guidelines to what employees and executives should or should not do and how the goals of a business ethic vary from individual to individual, company to company.
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"However, a strict deontologist would not survive long in the world of business. A company that always tells the truth is an outright fantasy; any company that starts out without a single white lie to sully its reputation will eventually come into hard times. Lying is sometimes essential for the smooth functioning of a business and to ensure the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Utilitarianism is therefore a more practical and more common business ethic than is any deontological perspective."
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Ethical Behavior, 2001.
This paper examines differences in ethics as seen in literature, science, technology and history.
1,481 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines various ethical standards from various educational fields. Albert Camus' "The Stranger", Fyodr Dostovesky?s "Crime and Punishment" and "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood, are discussed in the field of literature. Cloning and animal testing are discussed in the field of science. Additionally, history (such as September 11) and technology are discussed.
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"On September 11, 2001, the lives of virtually all Americans were severely affected. Moreover, the entire world heeded an abrupt wake-up call on that day. It was on that Tuesday, which will forever be ingrained in the minds of many, that the American people suffered horrendously shocking terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. These acts were considered highly unethical, immoral, and simply wrong the world over. However, in Afghanistan, where most of the terrorists were from, these acts were celebrated as an act of extreme courage and bravery. The events of September 11 were considered the furthest thing from unethical or immoral there. Taking this extreme example into consideration, it is evident that there is no single code of morals or ethics by which the 6 billion people of the world abide. Thus, how can we know, if at all, that our behavior is ethical? The simple but disturbing truth is that our morals and ethics are just that - ours. These vary according to standards we, as human being, set for ourselves. Therefore, ethics differ by such things as: religion, sex, race, culture, age, geographic location, tradition, education, and career, among others. Ethics are a dominating presence in almost every aspect of our lives, including literature, science, computers, and history."
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Ethical Communications in Organizations, 2002.
A discussion of the lack of ethical communication in organizations and the constant increase in the organizational ethical dilemma.
1,383 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines how with capitalism and materialism gaining momentum,for a work place to be proficient in terms of quality, quantity and performance, it is highly essential that it concentrates on the moral content of organizational decision-making. It looks at how today, ethics is a major concern for global business and how the ethics of a workplace are only as much intact as the morality of its workforce. It evaluates how business enterprises are expected to work on how to modify the individual attitude in order to help business flourish and keep all employees satisfied and how incorporating and communicating ethics is a major concern and a challenge for the worldwide business.
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"Moreover, unethical behavior in the workplaces arising from the lack of ethical communication by the top management to the first-line supervisors proves the fact that employees are either directly or indirectly rewarded for unethical acts or harshly abandoned for going against the norm of practicing corruption (Zimmerman, 2001, p. 119). As explained by Jansen and Von Glinow through their exhaustive study that encouraging ?counternorms? in an organization is also a form of promoting unethical standards in a company in order to save the firm?s name or to avoid charges thereby reflecting the decreasing ethical communication in organizations. These experts believe that ?within organizations, it is often considered not only acceptable but desirable, to be much more secretive and deceitful. The practice of stonewalling, willingly hiding relevant information is quite common (that fully supports our thesis statement). One reason for this is that organizations may actually punish those who are too open and honest? (Ronald & Sims, 1992, p. 505)."
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Ethics in Organizations, 2008.
An overiew of two scenarios concerning ethical decision making in organizations.
1,253 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses how often personal values, coupled with the value system of an organization, will determine the response to ethical dilemmas within an organization and how a value system that is clear and apparent to all members of the organization will result in a more ethical organization all around. Using two different scanarios, the paper attempts to show how an open mind will help you reach the most ethical conclusion, in which rights are respected and values upheld.
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"In this country, it is actually illegal to discriminate against someone based on gender alone. The social value system of our society differs greatly from the social values of the president of the company. It may be stated "an ethical decision is one that is morally acceptable to the larger community" (Schweitzer, Gibson, 2008). The broad sweeping agreement in our society, and my own personal belief, is that it is wrong to discriminate based on a condition that is unchangeable and has been proven to have no effect on one's ability to work. Because it is morally and legally wrong, I would have to confront my boss about the women applicants if I wanted to uphold ethical standards for myself and for the company. "
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Ethics and Health Organizations, 1999.
Examines ethical standards established by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 19 sources, $ 111.95
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Examines ethical standards established by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations, with a focus on patient welfare and rights, a critique of utilitarianism, bioethics and nursing practice.
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?GOOD PRACTICE IS GOOD ETHICS IS GOOD MANAGEMENT POLICY?: APPLICATION OF THE JCAHO ETHICAL REQUIREMENTS
Introduction
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) establishes standards for health organizations that cover a wide spectrum of operations and responsibilities. One area for which standards are established by the JCAHO is ethics. Ethical standards for health organizations apply to clinical practice, research, and all other aspects of the management of health organizations (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations, 1996c).
To be accredited by the JCAHO, a health organization must be rated satisfactory on an assessment of the organization conducted by the JCAHO. This assessment covers all JCAHO ..."
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Ethics of Business Organizations, 2003.
Presents ethical standards business organizations should take.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 12 sources, $ 39.95
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Discusses the ethical standards needed to qualify for inclusion in the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) index and the FTSE4 Good Index. Focuses on information systems (IS). Examines the management function in high-tech firms.
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"Recent revelations in both Europe and North America in relation to the behaviour of high-level business executives involving both the reporting of financial information and the ..."
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Organ Transplants: An Ethical Analysis, 2005.
This paper addresses ethical questions surrounding the issue of organ transplants, which face the medical profession today.
3,120 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper addresses the following two questions. Should a significantly health-compromised patient be granted a second set of organs if there is a significant and statistically abnormal chance of death during or following surgery? And should the fact that a gross medical error during transplantation is the cause of the patient?s compromised condition be an influencing factor in regard to the aggressiveness with which an assignment of future organs is pursued?
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"The first issue at hand, namely if a health compromised patients, at significantly greater risk for an unsuccessful outcome be granted transplant organs is an old one. Of course, it is based on the fact that there are simply not enough organs to go around. In fact, according to current estimates, it is estimated that among the 80,000 patients awaiting transplants, an average of seventeen die every day in the United States alone simply because an organ never becomes available (IHI). Given this reality, many have proposed that the method by which transplant candidates are ranked on the national transplant lists depends not only on the severity of the need, but also on other factors relating to overall health, lifestyle, as well as age."
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The Ethics of Organ Donation, 2003.
A study of the ethics of paying for organs for transplantation.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper reviews the pros and cons of paying for organs for transplantation. The paper begins by exploring the lack of available organs and the circumstances that would drive someone to attempt to buy an organ. The paper then defines the current anonymous donation system as one based exclusively on altruism, and asks what the legal, medical and ethical concerns are of such a system. The paper then discusses the gap between supply and demand for organs. Finally, the paper offers a number of problems -- ethical and otherwise -- in offering financial incentive for organ donation.
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Ethical Egoism and Ethical Relativism, 2002.
Examines the positions of ethical egoism and relativism about morality of individual action and their validity in the contemporary discourse of philosophy.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper shows that ethical egoism underlies a fundamental assumption of self-interest and happiness whereas ethical relativism holds that morality is relative to the norms of society.
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Ethics Of Organ Transplantation, 1999.
Examines donor and family rights, organ supply, public policy, economics, risks and benefits, consent and time of death issues.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, $ 79.95
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"ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION & ETHICAL ISSUES
Introduction
Organ transplantation, one of the most sophisticated and expensive treatments in modern medicine, considers human values to be just as important as the treatment (Manzetti, Ankeny, & Miller, 1997, p. 389). This research paper investigates ethical issues involved in organ transplantation with a review of human rights, examples of specific issues, and recent ethical concerns.
Human Rights
Organ transplantation includes the rights of all the people involved. It involves the donation of organs and identifies the appropriate recipient; ethical issues are factors for patients, families, health care providers, legislators, and the public. Since the 1990s there has been an open forum for debate regarding..."
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