Then, how can we determine what is okay from that which is not according to our human nature? The nature of human beings is a very complex definition. What human nature may mean to me may not fit with one’s ethical reasoning of what human nature means to another. In this regard, however, human nature to me is anything in which the person freely chooses to do, think, and act on. However, going back to human nature and ethics, we need to clearly define that although human nature differs among different cultures and societies, human nature must not be raped of its value for choosing good, and behaving on what brings the best solution for one’s problems in life.
Together, these rules are based upon the importance of empathy and this ethic of reciprocity has been what many different cultures have resolved conflicts with. However, the Golden Rule is no panacea. Think about it: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This is based upon the assumption that other people would like to be treated the same way that you would like to be treated. And we know instinctively that this cannot always be true, because everyone is different and has differing tastes and preferences. So now what?
Organizational Culture The term “organizational culture” is defined as a shared set of beliefs and values within an organization (Schermerhorn, Hunt, & Osborn, 2008, p. 11). These beliefs and values will determine the vision for a company and are generally bred by senior management. Organizations with strong cultures have a distinct advantage over those with weaker cultures. Harmonious relationships on both the peer level, and between the hierarchical levels of an organizational structure, lead to increased productivity and quality. The key characteristic of the organizational culture is that it is a representation of how employees feel in the workplace.
In my own opinion this causes many issues which can lead people to do immoral things and commit bad crimes, and be able to justify their actions by stating it was already determined for them to do it. With this idea you can’t be praised for doing good things or punished for doing bad as we did not choose to preform or commit these actions. Ted Honderich was a hard determinist and said all our choices, intentions and our actions are nothing more than effects from other past events that have already happened. David Hume would criticise this he argues against hard determinism and says we do have free will and moral responsibility, we are responsible for all our moral and non-moral actions regardless of whether they could have been determined by our past choices or values. John Hospers also thought all things were determined.
It’s also suggested that an individual have the freedom to practice their own interest, even these interest are seen as morally wrong by society. Now let’s discuss the harm principle. What constitutes harm? The answer can be debatable. Some may say that hurting someone’s feelings or insulting someone’s sensibility.
Ethical relativism is supported due to the narrowing view of ethnocentrism, which is causing great “prejudice tantamount to racism and sexism” (Pojman, 25). Society is moving away from their ethnocentric view of the world, which allows for a more diverse cultural of right and wrong. Moral positions are based on what their society sees as ideal norms. The first of two theses is cultural relativism, “what is considered morally right and wrong varies from society to society”(Pojman, 26), meaning that there is no universal morals, which are accepted by all societies. In some cultures it might be morally acceptable to value slavery, genocide, or female circumcision.
Ethics Awareness Inventory XMGT 216 July 27, 2012 Axia College Ethics Awareness Inventory After completing the ethics awareness inventory, the result of my ehical profile is most closely aligned with Obligation, and my least closely aligned with is Equity. I learned that I tend to base my ethical perspective on an individual’s duty or obligation to do what is morally right. I realized that I am a person who thinks that every action is done consciusly when judging whether a person’s actions are ethical, I always tend to look their intention for their actions rather than just focusing on the results of them. I am a person who strongly believes that no matter each person’s background, social level, educational level,
REGARDLESS OF THE SITUATION THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR HUMAN DECORUM SHOULD BE UPHELD AT ALL TIMES. EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS A FUNDAMENTAL VALUE THAT HE OR SHE IS ENTITLED TO. SO IF THERE IS A SET OF POLICIES OR SOCIETAL TRADITIONS FOCUSED ON WHAT IS BEST FOR THE COMMUNITY BUT REPUDIATES PROSPECTS IN WHICH HE OR SHE IS ENTITLED AS AN INDIVIDUAL IT IS NOT ETHICAL. ALTHOUGH PROFESSIONAL WORK DOES NOT NECESSARILY REQUIRE THAT INDIVIDUALS GIVE UP THEIR PERSONAL ETHICS, IT OFTEN DOES MEAN THAT THEY HAVE TO ADOPT ADDITIONAL STANDARDS (RUGGIERO, 2008). PROFESSIONAL ETHICS INCLUDE IMPARTIALITY, CONFIDENTIALITY, DISCLOSURE, AND FIDELITY TO PROFESSIONALS.
With this being said, society only has the right to restrict behavior on the basis of justice, and not because society deems it to be immoral. Within the Principle of Liberty, Mill also claims that it is not acceptable for society to put restrictions on an individual’s conduct, for reasons that they feel would be in the best interest of that person. The majority only has the right to develop laws that confine the conduct of individuals with the purpose of protecting the basic rights of others; otherwise they would be obstructing that person’s right to individuality. Mill believes that everyone is entitled to certain moral rights that cannot be denied. Every member of society is entitled to rights of security of his person and property, as well as basic liberties such as freedom of opinion and the right to live his life as he so chooses.
Understanding Leadership Understanding Leadership Styles 1.1. Describe the factors that will influence the choice of leadership styles or behaviours in workplace situations. A common comparison of leadership and management is the quote from Peter Drucker ‘leadership is doing the right things, management is doing things right’. Leadership is a process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task. The key words here are ‘social influence’ and ‘enlist the aid’.