Category: Ethics

Instructions
Review the following ethical dilemmas:
John Doe has decided to clone himself. He is sterile. He cannot find anyone to marry him. He wishes to have children. He knows that he will not be able to love a child that is adopted or not connected directly to him biologically. He will be making use of a new procedure that involves taking his skin cells to produce a twin. The twin starts out as an embryo and grows into a child. The child in this case will have the same genetic information as John Doe. John Doe and his child will be twins.
Jane Doe is eighteen. For as long as she can remember she has been sexually attracted to other females. Her parents belong to a religion that has a religious text stating that God forbids one to be a lesbian. This religion goes on further to say that lesbians will be punished in the afterlife. Jane Doe is debating whether she should tell her parents about her sexual attraction. She has not yet decided if she should come out to her parents and live as a lesbian now that she is a legal adult.
Joe and Mary are a couple. Before becoming sterile, they had a child. This child died of a rare disease. Joe and Mary miss their child terribly. They have heard that there is a new IVF procedure that can ensure that they can have another child. However, their religion forbids using IVF.
Use the resources assigned for this week and additional research,
Select two of the situations above and then address 2 of the following:
What is the relation between ethics and religion? Formulate and investigate the relation.
For each case, determine the ethical path of conduct. Then, determine what paths of conduct would be unethical
For each case, what would an emotivism say to appraise what you determine is the ethical form of conduct?
For each case, would a natural law ethicist agree with what you say is the ethical form of conduct? Why or why not?
Articulate, explain, and evaluate in each case an approach that makes use of divine command ethics.
Requirements
Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources)

Nietzsche believed that the major moral concept of guilt, (accountability) had its origin in the very material concept of debt, and that “punishment, as requital, evolved quite independently of any presupposition concerning freedom or non-freedom of the will” (Genealogy of Morals, sections 4, page 63). 
This is quite contrary to everything we have read about free will and determinism–i.e. that we are accountable for our actions only when we could have acted otherwise. Can these views be reconciled? What would it take for the libertarian idea of free will to be reconciled with the idea that morality developed from the more primitive relationship between debt and punishment? Would this theory fit into determinism or compatibility? Or would it be an entirely new explanation for ethics and morality? 

I need you to review the rubric for the assignment and then the actual case file to understand the scenario its asking you to write about. Please do not use AI. this school has strict AI detection.

How can businesses strike a balance between their ethical and social responsibilities, such as environmental and social welfare, while still meeting their financial objectives and shareholder expectations?
What are some practical strategies and examples of companies that have successfully achieved this balance?

For this assignment propose a scenario where you or someone you know are confronted with a moral dilemma relating to cultural diversity and multiculturalism.
Cultural diversity refers to religious, sexual, racial, and other forms of social difference. A moral dilemma is a situation in which one must make a decision between two or more options such that the options involve seemingly ethical and/or unethical conduct. Address the following questions:
• What was the situation? What did the dilemma involve?
• What would a subjective moral relativist say is the right approach to the dilemma? Why would that kind of relativist say that?
• What would a cultural relativist say is the right approach to the dilemma? Why would that kind of relativist say that? Is that approach correct?
• What did you or the person confronting the dilemma decide to do? What moral justification did you or they give? Is that approach morally correct?
• Was there an objective moral truth (the objectively right thing to do) in this situation?
Why or why not? Remember, the dilemma should be detailed with descriiption and dialogue. Regard the questions as requirements. This is an essay, so rather than simply providing a list of brief answers to questions, provide an in-depth reflection regarding a difficult ethical situation..

Instructions:
This assignment is the first step to the Ethical Analysis Essay that
you will work to complete throughout the term. These assignments require
that you analyze a film’s ethical dimensions that include its
characters and the story.
First, select a film from the list of available works. If you cannot
access these films, you may select a different film, but you will
require prior approval from your instructor.
Films for Ethical Analysis Essay
The Jacket (2005) (R) - A Gulf war veteran is wrongly sent to a
mental institution for insane criminals, where he becomes the object of a
doctor’s experiments, and his life is completely affected by them. The
film centers on a wounded Gulf war veteran who returns to his native
Vermont suffering from bouts of amnesia.
Extraordinary Measures (2010) (PG) - John Crowley is a man on the
corporate fast-track, with a beautiful wife and three children. Just as
his career is taking off, he learns that his two youngest kids have a
fatal disease. John leaves his job and devotes himself to saving their
lives. He joins forces with Dr. Robert Stonehill, a brilliant but
eccentric scientist. Together they battle the medical and corporate
establishment, racing against time for a cure.
Contagion (2011) (PG 13) - When Beth Emhoff returns to Minnesota
from a Hong Kong business trip, she attributes the malaise she feels to
jet lag. However, two days later, Beth is dead, and doctors tell her
shocked husband that they have no idea what killed her. Soon, many
others start to exhibit the same symptoms, and a global pandemic
explodes. Doctors try to contain the lethal microbe, but society begins
to collapse as a blogger (Jude Law) fans the flames of paranoia.
Joe vs. the Volcano (1990) (PG) (Comedy)–Joe Banks is dying, but
his life has pleased him anyway. When a millionaire offers him the
opportunity to die and to help others by doing so and in the meantime,
to live like a millionaire, Joe grabs the opportunity. His absurdist
journey to his demise helps him discover the meaning of existence.
Beethoven (1992) (PG) (Comedy)-A family adopts a St. Bernard puppy,
to the chagrin of the father. The puppy grows and causes mishap after
mishap. The father’s and family’s love for the dog is tested when a
corrupt veterinarian kidnaps the dog for a deadly experiment.
Outbreak (1995) (R) (Drama)–An airborne virus threatens the world,
beginning in a California town. A team of doctors is brought in to
contain the situation. The doctors must fight against the clock to save
the town and its residents after the Army is called in.
The Rainmaker (1997) (PG 13) (Drama)–A new attorney works for a
less-than-reputable lawyer and meets a paralegal. An insurance company
refuses to pay coverage for a woman’s dying son, and the new lawyer and
paralegal team up to fight.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017) (NR) (Documentary)–This
tells the story of an African-American woman who died in 1951 at age 31
of cervical cancer. Her legacy, the HeLa cell line, was taken from her
tumor while she was still alive.
The Father (2020) (PG 13) (Drama)-A man begins to doubt those he
loves and even his own mind as he refuses help from his daughter as he
ages.
Dallas Buyers Club (2013) (Drama)-An electrician learns he has AIDS
and has just 30 days left to live. He smuggles unapproved drugs into the
U.S. and joins with a fellow AIDS patient to sell the treatments to
people who can’t wait for science to find a treatment.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994) (R) (Horror)-Viktor Frankenstein
recounts events from his life regarding a creature he brings to life
from assembled body parts of dead people. He abandons the creature and
the creature seeks revenge upon its maker.
Take Care of Maya (2023) (PG 13) (Drama)- A family experiences a
nightmare after their daughter exhibits unusual symptoms and they seek
medical help.
Next, view the film and then write a planning document using the
following subheadings: 1) Introduction 2) Ethical Analysis. The planning
document should be a minimum of 250 words in length (excluding title
and references pages).
Introduction (Film Synopsis) – Recommended one paragraph
Brief film synopsis in your own words that includes the medical
ethical dilemma present in the film and what happens in the film,
including the ending.
Ethical Analysis – Recommended one to two paragraphs
Identify the ethical theory you have chosen to apply to the film.
Briefly explain how the theory you selected applies to the film. Select
one:
Virtue Ethics – Core Principles – telos, virtue, eudaimonism
Kantian Ethics – Core Principles – duty, universality, impartiality, reciprocity
Utilitarian Ethics – Core Principles – welfare, impartiality, sum-ranking, consequences
Identify the core principles of the ethical theory that apply to a
medical ethical issue present in the film. Briefly explain how at least
one of these core principles applies to the medical ethical issue. (You
will expand upon this in the final essay and incorporate all of the core
principles for your selected theory.)
APA Formatting – Your planning document must be
written using APA format (including APA-approved fonts – e.g., Calibri
or Times New Roman 12-point fonts). It should be double-spaced and
include a title page and references page. Include in-text citations and
references as needed for sources that support your work.
Required Citations and References – You will need to
provide in-text citation(s) and reference for the film you select as
well as course materials (media or readings) you use to inform your
planning document. (USLO 7.4)

Write a 2-page report on your experience of visiting an Asian Cultural Event (something here in California, like a graduation. )

Please pick 3 of these questions to answer. You have full control to pick a question you like. Each question should be roughly 415 words. Please ensure that it is a well structured and thought out answer to the question. 

Students should select a Fortune 500 company not discussed in class and analyze its CSR strategy and implications. The analysis should cover the following points:
1. **Company Description and CSR Strategy Alignment with Values (20%)**
– Briefly describe the company.
– Identify and highlight the most relevant parts of its CSR strategy and discuss how they align with your values (cf. preparation in Week 2, SCA1).
2. **Critical Evaluation of CSR Principles (15%)**
– Critically evaluate the principles adopted by the company.
– List five positive and five negative aspects of the CSR strategy.
3. **Digitalization and Impact on Strategy, Consumer Needs, and Social Media (15%)**
– Assess the level of digitalization within the company.
– Explore how digitalization affects its strategy and addresses consumer needs and desires.
– Examine the impact of the company’s use of social media on its results.
4. **Global vs. Local Impact (15%)**
– Determine if the company operates globally or locally.
– Discuss why and how it chooses this approach.
– Identify critical key differences in acting in the other way.
5. **Recommendations for CSR Strategy Improvement (50%)**
– Provide a list of five recommendations on how to improve the CSR strategy.
The paper should include an introduction and conclusion, be 2500 words (+/- 10%), A4 paper, double-spaced, in Times New Roman, size 12 font. Ensure proper citations, references, and Bibliography (APA7) are in place. Use the [Harvard Referencing Generator](https://www.mybib.com/tools/harvard-referencing-generator) for assistance.

In a US military writing essay style you will write a two-page (maximum) essay to include a reference page and two references in APA format addressing: How do you contribute to the training management and proficiency of your subordinates? 
Your essay will be formatted as shown below:
Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)
1)
Opening statement
2)
Background information
3)
Purpose statement
Body (2-4 paragraphs)
Point A
Point B
3)
Point C
C. Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs)
1)
Summarize the main points.
2)
Make a strong, memorable final statement.
3)
Restate the purpose of the essay.
4)
Do not introduce