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Moral Codes In Literature, 2002.
Analysis of three French committed writers.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 19 sources, $ 103.95
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Analysis of three French committed writers. Their common interest in characters whose moral codes are developed during extreme situations. Discusses two novels by Andre Malraux, two plays by Albert Camus, and one play by Jean- Paul Sartre. How the works reflect the authors' particular struggles, involvements and morality.
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"In committed literature of the first half of the twentieth century the individual is guided by a moral code that is made rather than one that is received. Characters in novels by Andre Malraux and in plays by Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre are inevitably placed in extreme situations where recourse to received notions of morality is at least impractical, and often impossible. It is impossible, of course, if the characters are to achieve freedom, as the men and women in these works attempt to do. For some characters the circumstances produce a retreat to the received codes, but these instances function as demonstrations of the futility of received notions of morality. The Grand Duchess in Camus' The Just Assassins (1949), for example, is overwhelmed by the world and retreats into faith. But her faith is shown to be a form of complicity with the order ..."
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Moral Standards and Moral Consistency, 2008.
This paper explores the moral standards in the associations of Eberhard Faber, Incorporated.
1,049 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper examines the decision to allow Eberhard Faber to associate with known bribe-givers. The paper is of the opinion that this association seems like an affront to the moral consistency requirement demanded of any credible moral standard. The paper contends that respecting the law in some, but not in all, circumstances makes a mockery of the organization's avowed commitment to legal dictates and therefore is inherently immoral.
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"Before going too far, the stakeholders in this situation need to be listed. Obviously, the share-holders of Eberhard Faber are one significant stake-holder; so too is the Board of Directors and, especially, the key principals (Mr. Faber and Mr. Carey) who offer widely divergent views on how to approach this matter. Not to be forgotten, the other company involved is a stake-holder as it could lose a major deal with an American company - a deal it would seem to covet. Lastly, IRS and legal consultants who convinced Mr. Faber that the deal was above-board and breached no US laws are stake-holders with credibility on the line (for a lengthier discussion on all of these parties, please see "Eberhard Faber, Inc.," n.d.). In the end, many people stand to win - or lose."
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An Officer and a Moral Man, 2000.
This paper explores the internal conflict in members of the military: following orders and following a moral code.
2,185 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 68.95
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This paper examines the conflict a soldier faces between following orders and following morality; military code and personal responsibility for one's actions. The author discussed the Nuremberg trials, the Geneva Convention, and the My Lai massacre.
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"The most obvious party responsible for what the military does is the military itself. The people who actually carry out the violence of war and those who give the direct order to do so are most clearly responsible for the results. They bear the brunt of the physical evidence that war leaves behind. Members of the armed forces are also the most at risk to face the consequences of the violence they cause because of the conflicting beliefs they are asked to hold. The concepts of personal responsibility and superior orders constitute a type of ethical doublespeak that creates a moral dilemma for military personnel."
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Codes of Ethics, 2005.
This paper discusses codes of ethics, which set out expectations and guidelines to ensure moral or correct conduct.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that, one of the oldest codes of ethics is in the Old Testament, known as the Ten Commandments, which are simple, easy to understand, documented rules for behavior, which are still used by a great number of organizations. The author points out codes of ethics belonging to such contemporary organizations as the medical profession, newspapers, psychologists and senior financial officers. The paper relates that a personal code of ethics should be short, easy to understand, adhere to the laws of the state and, above all else, the actions required should treat all people fairly and justly.
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"As ethics codes change their main aim and become an exercise of the use of codes to protect a reputation first and foremost, it can be argued that there is less discretion allowed, indicating both a lower level of trust and a lower level of acceptable risk, seeking to cover and identify any and every situation. It may also be argued that, with a fifty two page document, it is also impossible for an individual, in this case an employee or contractor for the "New York Times", to read and memorize the entire document, reducing its effectiveness, seeking to extend its influence in terms of scope and influence private as well as public behavior."
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Improving Building Codes and Their Administration, 2001.
An examination into the trend towards the adoption of a single building code throughout the U.S.
19,203 words (approx. 76.8 pages), 34 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The regulation of building construction can be traced back 4,000 years to cultures such as the Chinese, Greek, and Roman empires. Building regulations arose from the attempts of our ancestors to establish ways to control or avoid devastation from building fires and construction failures. Today, there are a number of specific parameters that affect the cost of buildings, including government building codes, which are enacted to protect public health and safety; these can take the form of both prescriptive and performance requirements, as well as industry demands that may not be reflected in actual building codes themselves, which consist of such desirable factors as climate control, elevators, and other aesthetics. Based on the efficiencies provided by standardized codes, the trend toward adoption of such codes nationally and internationally would seem to be a prudent choice for builders and municipalities. This study examines what the three code-making bodies within the United States were doing, are doing, and how they are now working together to produce a common building code for the United States to improve the safety, aesthetics, and functionality of the building conditions required for the entire country. The hypothesis of this paper is that, as a result of this leadership and innovation in the United States, improvements in building codes will extend to the developing countries of the world.
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"Gene Fessenbecker, author of Building Codes and the Construction Contractor, says that, ?The regulation of building construction can be traced back 4,000 years to cultures such as the Chinese, Greek and Roman empires. Building regulations arose from the attempts of our ancestors to establish ways to control or avoid devastation from building fires and construction failures. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson tried to establish some of the earliest design and construction regulations in America for the purpose of protecting public health and safety? (Fessenbecker 1). Today, there are a number of specific parameters that affect the cost of buildings including government building codes, a which are enacted to protect public health and safety; these can take the form of both prescriptive and performance requirements, as well as industry demands which may not be reflected in actual building codes themselves which consist of such desirable factors as climate control, elevators and other aesthetics. This study is intended to examine what the three code-making bodies within the United States were doing, are doing and how they are now working together to produce a common Building Code for the United States to improve the safety, aesthetics, and functionability of the building conditions required for the entire country. The hypothesis of this paper will be that as a result of this leadership and innovation in the United States, improvements in building codes will extend to the developing countries of the world."
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Codes of Counseling Ethics, 2005.
A comparison of the ethics codes of three counseling associations.
1,187 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the ethics codes of the American Counseling Association (ACA) 2005 Draft Code of Ethics, the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Code of Ethics-Y2004 Final Code, and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) Code of Ethics. The paper looks at responsibilities that the counseling associations share, as well as the responsibilities that are unique to each association.
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"The first level of comparison between the three ethics codes begins with finding the similarities and differences they display in their duties to clients. There exist several similarities in this regard between them. In terms of obtaining informed consent, the ACA codes of ethics states (A2. a) that clients can choose to either continue or terminate treatment at any time. This would be after the counselor discharges his/her duty in informing the client exactly how the counseling would occur, what the counselor's credentials were, and what rights and responsibilities were enjoined upon both the counselor and client. "
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Oedipus Rex, 2001.
The story of Oedipus and the moral code of ancient Greece.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 41.95
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This paper looks at the story of Oedipus. It follows his life from the savior of ancient Greece to a banished outcast. The paper also discusses unwritten moral codes in society showing how the ancient Greeks were a peace-loving society with a strong sense that the Gods would guide them and this, the author proposes, is a reason for having no written law, just generally accepted practice.
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"Every society has its own laws and the people within that society have morals by which the laws are created. No matter where one goes he or she gets a sense of the people who live there and their moral obligations. Whether the laws are written or not there are always standards by which to live. In ancient Greece the Grecians had no written laws and had no set in stone code of conduct; they did not have one god either. Instead the Grecians lived knowing that the gods were always around them in everything and that if they were to do something wrong the gods would punish them, so in short their moral code was their religion. A Grecian man?s wish would have been to have the gods leave him alone for just a moment because for the Grecians it was the gods who held them to such high standards and therefore they did not need a written moral code or law. Oedipus Rex served to illustrate these unwritten unspoken moral codes of conduct by breaking them and thus being banished from the land."
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Codes of Ethics, 2007.
An examination and comparison of the codes of ethics of the ACA, AACC and AAPC.
1,092 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper analyzes how the respective codes of ethics of the professional counseling organizations; the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors' (AAPC) reflect the differences in the approaches of these organizations to mental health and healing. The paper examines how codes of ethics usually share common core elements outlining the legal and ethical obligations of counseling professionals. The paper further examines how the ethical codes of these three groups differs on some key issues such as counseling methodology and techniques, and the professional's relationship to society.
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"Explicit no-harm clauses are included in each ethical code. Fees are discussed overtly, too, with the AAPC and the AACC more explicit in their encouragement of pro bono work. The AACC also encourages sliding-scale work, but all three organizations suggest that counselors be motivated by the desire to assist clients achieve well-being above the desire for remuneration."
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Corporate Codes of Ethics and Marketing Practices, 2004.
An exploration of the extent to which corporate codes of ethics can help to influence an organisational commitment to ethical marketing practices.
2,256 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper examines two organisations: Exxon Mobil and The Body Shop. It suggests that in the case of The Body Shop, the presence of an ethical code has increased their commitment to ethical marketing practices. However, in the case of Exxon Mobil, the presence of an ethical code does not necessarily ensure a strong commitment to ethical marketing practices. It concludes that the presense of an ethical code can only increase organisational commitment to ethical marketing practices if it is enforced by either an ethics officer or an ethical awareness programme. In addition, it shows how the effectiveness of ethical codes can vary between organisations and industries.
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"The Body Shop is an organisation that set themselves tough standards within their code of ethics; their mission is to dedicate its business to the pursuit of environmental and social change (Anon 1, 2004). In an organisational context, the code of ethics has been developed in order to support the marketing objectives and the mission statement of the company. Due to the size of the company, the actions of the Body Shop are visible to the public and the external pressure to manage ethical activities is far greater than that of a smaller company (Weaver, 1993). Therefore, any mismanagement of ethical activities will reflect badly on the company and contradict the high expectations that have been outlined within the code of ethics. Weaver (1993) reinforces this perspective suggesting that it can be potentially dangerous for a company to use ethics as a positioning tool."
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Codes of Ethics & Legal Malpractice Liability, 1997.
Examines relationship between American Bar Association's codes & attorneys' liability & argues that code violations are evidence of liability. Looks at legal bases, disciplinary rules and state views.
6,300 words (approx. 25.2 pages), 38 sources, $ 135.95
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"The Relationship Between Codes of Ethics and Liability for Legal Malpractice
This paper will examine attorneys' liability for malpractice and the relationship between this liability and the codes of ethics enacted by the states and the American Bar Association (ABA). The specific purpose of this paper is to argue that violations of ethics code provisions should be admissible as evidence of liability for legal malpractice. This view is not based upon any major problem with the current structure of either malpractice liability or the disciplinary system. Rather, it recognizes that there are some similarities in the laws of the two subject areas. Maintaining complete separation between the two areas so far as to deny a plaintiff use of a violation of an ethics code provision as evidence in a malpractice action defies..."
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School Dress Codes, 2002.
An argumentative paper in support of doing away with dress codes in schools.
1,785 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper, written in the form of a speech to the school body, examines the advantages and disadvantages of dress codes in schools. It cites a case study of a boy who wore his pyjamas to school and uses this as a catalyst in support of the writers argument to get rid of dress codes.
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"Good morning/afternoon, teachers and fellow students. I?m sure we all started today very similar to each other: we crawled out of bed after throwing our alarm clock at the wall ? puzzled as to why it still works after about a million confrontations with that wall ? we get dressed, grab a bite for breakfast ? or not ? and try not to miss our bus or the regular car pool. Am I right? Well, one person broke that routine one morning. His name is Daniel Lade and he?s in tenth grade at Middleton High School. One morning he fronted up to school in wearing a full set of pyjamas! And they weren?t the flannel variety either which can pass for street wear. No, my friends, Daniel wore a full set of navy blue pyjamas covered in tiny stars. 2 days later, some of his fellow students wore their pyjamas to school. The principal of the school reprimanded Daniel for wearing his pyjamas to school but let the other students go because they were wearing the flannel variety and the principal saw nothing wrong with it. (Landry, 2001, 1) Do you believe that Daniel deserved the ?dressing down? as it were or do you think it was unfair of the principal to intervene? I?ll come back to my question a little later in this presentation. Just hold that thought."
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Ethical Codes, 2005.
Compares the ethical codes of three different counseling associations.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper compares the ethical codes of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Association of Christian Counselors ((AACC), and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC). The paper looks at similarities and differences of the codes in the areas of duties, conflict of interest, fees, measurement, testing and governmental rules and regulations.
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T"he following essay compares the Code of Ethics for the of American Counseling Association (ACA), the Code of Ethics for the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and the Code of Ethics for the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC). This comparison regards the similarities and differences related to duties to clients and the profession conflicts of interest such as dual roles, fees measurements and testing and governmental laws and regulations."
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Building Codes and Fire Sprinklers, 2008.
This paper discusses building codes with regards to fire sprinklers for commercial high risers.
873 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper looks at fire codes in America and specifically at Chicago's fire code. The paper first outlines how recent events have sparked new pieces of legislation geared towards protecting the occupants of commercial high rises. The paper also explains the dangers inherent in high rises not having a sophisticated sprinkler system. In addition, the paper examines auxiliary legislation that aids property owners to keep up-to-date with the new requirements.
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"The building codes for commercial high rises finally appear to be catching up to the dangers that high rise fires present - both to the occupants and to the general public within the vicinity of these blazes. For instance, thanks in part to the relentless efforts of the National Fire Protection Association, there is a growing realization that having sprinklers installed in high rise facilities greatly reduces the likelihood of loss of life while diminishing the total loss of property. Further, ordinances and building sprinkler requirements in both the United States and Canada have led to a dramatic increase in the number of sprinklers sold throughout North America."
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Melville's Attacks on Oppressive Social Codes, 2005.
A discussion on Herman Melville's strategies to attack the oppressive social codes, stereotypes and values of the America of his times, through four of his texts.
4,124 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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This paper shows how Herman Melville critiqued the social values of his time. In works such as 'Bartleby', 'Benito Cereno', 'Moby Dick' and 'Redburn,' Melville offers very powerful social critiques in covert ways, as he enjoyed playing around with his readers. The paper shows that sometimes Melville seemed to be in favor of something when in reality he was against it and vice versa. Melville could not be direct on his condemnations of slavery, stereotyping and oppressive social codes. Instead, the paper shows, he opted for a more subtle way to express his opinions; playing with his reader's point of view without them even noticing.
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Introduction
Resistance against Oppression and its Consequences
Masculinity as a Strong American Value
America's Idyllic Affair with Europe
Racism, Stereotypes and Melville's Condemnation of Slavery
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"Herman Melville critiqued the social values of his time in a very slight and restrained manner. The only work, perhaps, that clearly and directly attacks slavery is "Benito Cereno"; however it is worth to state that "Bartleby", "Moby Dick" and "Redburn" also offer very powerful social critiques in underground ways. In Benito Cereno and Bartleby, for example, Melville presents an alternative to fight oppression: rebellion; as he criticizes the institutions of labor and slavery, Melville shows the pros and consequences of resistance against oppression. Melville also enjoyed playing around with his readers' values and ideals. In "Redburn" and "Moby-Dick," he portrays the American ideal of Masculinity and how hard life is for those who live outside such ideal. He also depicts the relationship between America and its past, Europe, as an idyllic affair. Finally Melville makes a mockery out of the American thoughts on race and attacks slavery in works such as "Benito Cereno," "Moby- Dick" and "Redburn.""
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Black Codes and the Ku Klux Klan, 2005.
A look at the link between the 13th Amendment, Reconstruction, and circumscription of federal constitutional authority as they related to the Black Codes and the Ku Klux Klan.
1,514 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper analyzes two examples of state circumvention of the de facto constitutional authority of the 13th Amendment to protect black Americans against the severe limitations on their day-to-day rights and freedoms formerly imposed by slavery. It shows that, by enacting the Black Codes, starting in 1865 following the 13th Amendment, however, and by giving birth, in 1866, to the Ku Klux Klan and its reign of terror over the freed men, the southern states successfully circumvented the actual enjoyment by blacks of most of the freedoms granted them by the 13th Amendment.
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"Through its clandestine activities that terrorized the blacks, the Ku Klux Klan effectively, even if not legally, more or less enslaved them using fear, despite the freedom granted them by the 13th Amendment. Clearly, the 13th Amendment did not entirely free them, then: it was not until 1871 that "Congress passed the Ku Klux Klan Act, which gave the federal courts jurisdiction over conspiracies against the freedmen and authorized the President . . . to declare martial law in any terrorized community" (Carman 739). Even then, however, various state laws continued to interfere with federal laws protecting blacks, and even well into the 20th century, "The Supreme Court nullified laws Congress passed to protect African Americans from intimidation and murder by lawless mobs" (Reconstruction 7)."
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