Essays and Research Papers on Ethics

This 3 page paper discusses two related topics: ethics in corporate behavior, both at the company and individual level, and communications in the Army. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page essay explores how good communications can lead to excellent training by knowing the communication styles and how they affect knowledge, culture, and productivity, as well as reduce conflict in the college team environment. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page examination of the ethical issues surrounding the Internet. The author contends that the Internet presents a greater ethical challenge than any other form of communication media. This is partially so because of the extent that it has become integrated into our everyday lives but, probably more importantly, this challenge also exists ...

This 5 page paper takes a broad look at computer ethics, looking at what is meant by the term computer ethics, how the subject has evolved and the broad range of issues this covers in terms of the way information technology, computing and communication technology is used. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers an example of how computers and computer technology has changed our lives and can be seen to have brought both advantages and benefits as well as some accompanied problems. This paper illustrates the use of computers by looking at the technology and programmes in the human genome project. The bibliography ...

This 5 page paper explores computer ethics in the workplace and why managers should study the subject. The difference between ordinary ethical dilemmas and those involving computers are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page overview of the way the technological revolution has impacted our privacy. The author of this paper outlines the risks which currently exist in regard to information privacy. The contention is presented that, although laws exist to protect digitized information, those laws are inadequate. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 12 page overview of the way the technological revolution has impacted our privacy in regard to digitized information. This paper touches on the privacy of personal information in the workplace and in the world in general, emphasizing the incredible complexity of information which exists. The contention is presented that, although laws exist ...

A 6 page overview of the manner in which information privacy has been impacted by the evolution of digitized information systems. This impact, although unintended and unexpected, has been tremendous and puts our medical records as well as other types of information at the discretion of a wide swath of society. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 5 page consideration of this categorization of the way people make ethical decisions. This paper describes the four categories of character/virtue, obligation/deontology, results/utilitarianism, and equity/relativism then describes how ethical decision making is even a part of an unlikely field like computer manufacturing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the use of technology to further an ethical corporate culture. The concept of corporate culture is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

13 pages in length. Information Technology (IT) is arguably one of the most expansive and influential forms of advancement mankind has ever created; that it serves to connect, facilitate, market and educate the entire global community speaks to a human discovery of monumental value. Indeed, something so significant in a positive light must ...

This 3 page paper considers how companies can use technology to manage ethical standards and guidelines; and how this impacts corporate culture. It also discusses the use of technology to perform human resources functions and how that affects company culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper discussing the ideas of identity through the ongoing controversy of reproductive technology. Identity in today’s culture has become skewed in relation to the increasing technological possibilities in reproduction and the continued quest for the ideal American dream. Eugenics, or selective breeding, has been the basis for considerable controversy for ...

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of biotechnology. Implications of biotech on the human condition are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the message of Kristin Shrader-Frechette in the book Technology and values. The way in which we consider the cost of technology is flawed and short term. The writer considers the argument of how technology should be valued against the human cost, such as raising cancer rates, increased death and the ...

A 16 page paper which looks at some of the ethical issues surrounding the concept of person-hood, the individual's right to life, and medical technologies such as gene therapy and IVF. The bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the many considerations encompassed by biotechnology. Genome studies, in particular, present a number of concerns, both philosophical concerns and ethical concerns. These same studies, however, present phenomenal possibilities for our future, possibilities which have the potential to be far more positive than negative in their overall manifestations. ...

A 3 page paper which examines Earl Shorris’ essay On the Uses of Liberal Education: As a Weapon. No additional sources cited.

This is a 5 page paper discussing Jonas’ restructuring of Kant’s categorical imperative in regards to ethically responsible decisions and actions. In the 18th and 19th centuries, philosophers such as Immanual Kant were interested in “the supreme moral principle” which would govern individual action and decision making in society, religion and politics. Kant in his ...

This 5-page paper discusses the concept of academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarizing, etc.) and its impact on higher education. The paper also discusses academic dishonesty and its impact on life lessons

An 8 page overview of the views of Niccolo Machiavelli in "Il Principe" ("The Prince") written in the sixteenth century. Machiavelli outlines the tactics which he sees important in a ruler advancing the interest of their states and themselves in the future in a unified Italian state. Emphasizes that while these writings could ...

This 5 page paper examines the benefits of nuclear weapons and is written as an argument in their defense. This paper bases the argument in support of nuclear weapons on a wide variety of facts relating to the political, economic and environmental benefits of nuclear weapons. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 13 page paper discussing the “dangerous” ground of including moral education in the public schools. Among those schools that have been most successful in achieving impressive academic gains has emerged a paradox: academic excellence does not emerge in an atmosphere void of personal responsibility and dedication to the work at hand. ...

A 7 page paper which discusses why ethics are so important in education. Bibliography lists 6 sources.