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This 6 page paper examines the ethics of drug testing in the workplace. An abstract is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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decide to test, they should do so in a reasonable way. This paper provides background information on libertarianism, utilitarianism, and a distributive justice model. Each of these ethical theories are
discussed and interpreted in regard to how a company might apply the concepts to drug testing. The paper recommends the use of the libertarian model as it provides a rational
approach, and one that is balanced, in respect to the question of testing. According to the interpretation of the author, the libertarian approach would allow for testing under certain circumstances
such as when public safety is an issue, but would also protect workers rights in general. Several academic books are used to supply information on the various ethical models as
well as information on the use of drug testing in the workplace. Introduction Drug testing in the workplace is
somewhat acceptable today. While high school and college students either avoid the companies that drug test when they apply for part time jobs, or avoid going to school parties for
a few months to pass the test, few question the legitimacy of such testing. Of course, there are some people who do argue about the validity of such tests, and
some go further to claim that constitutional rights are denied. But employers and parents often claim that drug testing is fair because, after all, recreational drugs are illegal. The
fact that the drugs that the companies test for is illegal does not matter when it comes to the ethical quandary. The problem is that each and every citizen makes
a choice in regard to obeying the law or not, and it is not the job of corporate America to find drug users and turn them in to the police.
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