I believe that I have learned a lot in this class for the past ten weeks. At the beginning, I thought this class would only teach about how to make ethical decisions when we have a problem. However, it turned out that I learned beyond that. Not only I have acquired the lesson about ethics, I also learn to interact with people around me whom I never met before this class started. As Professor Lopez mentioned, BUS-L375 is a discussion class. As a shy type of person, I always prefer listening to other people rather than talking. The reason is because I don’t like being in the center of attention in the class. I do realize that my English is still lacking and it makes me lose confidence when it comes to talking. However, after seeing how Professor …show more content…
I never thought about what good means to me. I naturally believed that as long as I could follow the rules and do what people told me, I was doing a good thing. However, after I reflected my life all over again, I realized that there are many other factors that impact what good means to me. If I did not do this assignment, I would not realize how my family, friends, and society have helped me to become the way I am now. This assignment has made me become more careful in making a decision, so I would not bring down the people I care about. When I heard Professor Lopez’s comment in Canvas about the assignment I submitted, I felt that my effort worthed. I truly appreciate what the Professor said because I feel like I am being acknowledged for the first time. People never praised me for what I did and this makes me think whether what I am doing brings good impact or not to other people. However, Professor Lopez’s comment changed my mind and now I feel encouraged to do more for other …show more content…
Since I am in a junior year now, I have to look for a summer internship. As I have never worked before, Professor Lopez’s advices and assignment have helped me understand more about the situation in the workplace. First of all, I remember how Professor Lopez taught about the importance of name card. Before the professor explained, I always thought that name cards are only for business person who works in a company. Now I understand how name cards can be used to remember a person. This can be done by taking notes behind the name card about the character or memorable thing about the person. After this lecture, I decided to make my own name card. I also learned that appearance is important too. A person who is wearing a suit must never use backpacks because it would leave a mark or ruin the suit. I have become more careful in choosing a bag whenever I am wearing a suit to a career fair or when I am having a presentation in the class. The Crimson Dilemma assignment also became a warning for me to be prepared all the time. There is a big possibility that the same problem would happen to me when I get an internship. As I put myself in the character’s situation, I realized how every word I say and decision I make can impact my reputation. If I make a wrong move, I might lose my job. I decided to become a person who thinks about the consequences first before making a decision. The most important thing I
However, three ethical decisions that this learning will make after viewing the film is to always assist individual to the best of your ability, despite personal issues with loved ones or friends; next, always report crimes, no matter the consequence they may have; and last but not least, stand up for what’s right, even if it leads to misfortune. The pros of each of these decisions is peace within yourself. However, one of the cons is dealing with negative pressures. For example, when you report a crime, you may be summoned to court, and have to deal with the negative criticism.
Consequentialism and deontology are two different theories concerning with morality. Consequentialism believes in the concept of the end justifies the means. On the other hand, deontology does not believe in the concept of the ends justifies the means. It believes that right actions are defined by duty. Deontology is the opposite of consequentialism when it comes to moral ethics, making it the better approach.
Of the three main ethical systems discussed in class that I chose was, ethics of virtue. Ethics of virtue is an ethical theory that emphasizes an individual’s character (morals/virtues), rather than following a set of rules. If people focused on being good people then maybe the right actions will follow. Virtue is a skill that cannot be taught, it’s a way of living that can only really be learned through experience. Aristotle stated that, “a virtuous person can be seen as someone who has ideal character traits”. It requires a person to seek the ultimate good according to their moral virtues. I use this ethical system all the time because of how I was raised and it defines the type of person I am. The outcome and motive is
One of my recent classes was on “Ethics and Social Policy in Human Services”. The second half of this course was focused on ethical decision-making in human services, using case studies to identify the ethical principles and implications revealed in each. In one specific case study presented for discussion, Ann is a licensed social worker at a non-profit human service agency whose primary duties include counselling individuals and small groups. Ann has a client, Jasmine, who attends therapeutic group sessions twice weekly with Ann because her two year old daughter had been placed in foster care due to maltreatment and “failure to thrive”. These sessions are court ordered by the local child protective service agency in order to regain custody of children. Jasmine confided to her case worker (not Ann) that she is positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV positive), and someone informed Mary, the executive director of the agency. Mary becomes angry and asks Ann to speak privately with Jasmine to persuade her to tell the other clients in her therapy group that she is HIV positive. Jasmine is also a Type II diabetic, and uses a glucometer in the bathroom at the agency during breaks. Mary feels Jasmine is putting the staff and clients at risk by pricking her finger to test her glucose level. Mary, who is not a trained counselor or social worker, also thinks it would be therapeutic for Jasmine and the other clients if Jasmine shared her HIV status (Herlihy & Corey, 2006).
Human beings are confronted with numerous issues throughout his or her lifetime that would require him or her to examine the best action to take to avoid the damaging consequences. In most cases, individuals restrain his or her action to take into consideration the consequences that may lead to the right or wrong behavior. One’s ethical and moral standards are first learned at an early age from his or her culture, how he or she is raised, religious background, and social system. Scientifically, there are various ethical theories, such as the virtue theory, deontological ethics, and utilitarianism (Boylan, 2009). By understanding these theories one can compare, contrast and uncover the reasoning behind his or her ethical and moral standards.
I strongly believe that the class, HD341 Communication for Empowerment fulfill my goals in taking this class because it is giving me many opportunities to make connection with other classmates. I usually check in by sharing my stories at school, at work, and any issues that I am still concerned. Therefore, verbal communication is an area I frequently use in class to communicate with my peers as well as my professor. I also have active listening my classmate’s stories and have critical thinking to giving feedbacks to them.
The irony is that speaking to others is one of the most important, if not the most important, professional and personal skill students must have to be successful (Doyle 88). The student needs to understand the importance of this skill and realize that in the future many opportunities and career successes are directly impacted by working with others. Students are also encouraged to take charge of their learning. Giving the student control and as many choices is a good way to optimized their learning.
The class helped me learn how to overcome fear of public speaking which was brought about by anxiety and fear which was mainly contributed by lack of exposure. During this class I learned many ways of overcoming this menace, the class groups that served as the audience helped in practicing and getting over the anxiety and fear I also got positive critic...
Ethics is the branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct. The term ethics derives from the Ancient Greek word ἠθικός ethikos, which is derived from the word ἦθος ethos . The branch of philosophy axiology comprises the sub-branches of Ethics and aesthetics, each concerned with concepts of value.
In this research paper, I will talk about ethics in business communication and in detail, about how important it is like ethical business communication takes some forms, and the second point will be Ethical issues in Business Communication followed by What shapes our view of ethics, in this point I'll mention some of the perceptions that people have helped in the formation of Ethics, the next point will be Communicating ethics in a way that informs and affects behavior, it will be points for incorporating organizational ethics, then the Ways to overcome ethical dilemma, in the last will be the conclusion It will be a final summary of ethics in business, Before all these points I will start with the introduction, and it will be the
Another concern that some students might have is communication. Some students might not need to have a teacher in front of them and teach the course material to them, to whereas some students might need the te...
In chapters three and four of A Short History of Ethics, Alastair MacIntyre makes a clear distinction between two philosophical doctrines at loggerheads: the Sophists and Socrates. The Sophistic amalgam of personal success, lust and power is constantly interrogated by an interlocutor in an endless plight to reveal Sophistic ignorance, fruitless desires and the right to universal justice. MacIntyre identifies the codes of both parties, and further complements the debate with historic examples to conclude the social success (or lack thereof) and persuasion of both sides.
Ethics is the philosophical study of morality. These days our society is changing due to advanced technology, hence the study of ethics is very important than the previous decades. In fact, the study of ethics is not a new issue but Socrates and Plato used ethical reasoning to explain different unjust issues before 2000 years. Ethics is one of the major issues, which does have not any guideline to a particular activity that is morally good, bad or neutral. However, everyone has different understanding and judgment about ethics depend on their cultural, economical, and family back ground. For instance, lying is unethical in most society and it is normal for some other cultures. Therefore, it is difficult to give universal meaning about morality as it depends on a given culture. For this reason, I would say there is not a single universal standard to label someone’s ethical decision as right and wrong. However, all countries should adopt ethical behavior with their environment in order to have honesty and caring society. An Individual can choose among different alternatives based on his or her ethical decision, but it is very difficult to say his or her ethical decision is right or wrong.
When thinking about what does an ethical behavior means to oneself it leaves to an open thought and answer situation. This answer comes what that person thinks is right, is morally correct for their situation or provides them with the best service or result for them personally or their company. Ethical Behavior means always acting in ways consistent with what society and individuals typically think are good values and moral principles. These morals consist of honesty, fairness, equality, dignity, diversity and individual rights. Broken down it is doing the right thing even if means in turn hurting your reputation or career in order to regain trust and the support of others. For example, when Neenan came in talked to us about there ethical
Ethics is a system of moral principles and a branch of philosophy which defines what is acceptable for both individuals and society. It is a philosophy that covers a whole range of things that have an importance in everyday situations. Ethics are vital in everyones lives, it includes human values, and how to have a good life, our rights and responsibilities, moral decisions what is right and wrong, good and bad. Moral principles affect how people make decisions and lead their lives (BBC, 2013). There are many different beliefs about were ethics come from. These consist of; God and Religion, human conscience, the example of good human beings and a huge desire for the best for people in each unique situation, and political power (BBC, 2013).