Based on the article by Domenec Mele and using your own appreciation of the Kenyan context, discuss a possible approach to instilling ethics into the Strathmore University Undergraduate Degree in Bachelor of Commerce.
Ethics is the branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral virtue and evaluates human action (White, 1993). Philosophical ethics is different from the legal, religious, cultural and personal approaches to ethics in the sense that it instead seeks to conduct a study of morality through a rational, secular outlook that is grounded in notions of human happiness or well-being.
For a long time now, the general American society has promoted ambition, individualism and personal gain (Mann, 2005). The American higher education
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1. Thesis “It’s Christopher Martin’s view that society should in fact provide higher education freely to all. He reviews some purported differences between higher education and other goods that are commonly held to merit free provision for all, arguing that these are only apparent differences.” (615, Martin) 2. Support for Thesis “Governments across the world are citing increased global competitiveness and a slow economy as reasons for reducing funding to higher education.”
Between the newfound accessibility of student loan financing and the dreams of comfort and prosperity, there has been a push toward higher education in the United States. But, this begs the age-old question—just because you can do something, should you? John Grisham’s The Rooster Bar explores the corruption of higher education and the various pathways to success. When we typically think of the field of education, we retain this idealistic view of a world unadulterated by corporate America. The term university conjures up images of progress, innovation, and the exchanging of ideas.
Ethics in the Workplace: Tools and Tactics for Organizational Transformation. New York, NY: Routledge. Retrieved from https://books.google.co.jp/books/about/Ethics_in_the_Workplace.html Smith, J. (2017). Ethical Decision Making in Business: Resolving Ethical Dilemmas. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill
It should also be comprehensive which covers any important events that may arise for employees. The code should also be accessible to everyone. In this essay, we will analysis a publicly traded U.S. company on their Code of ethics and business conduct. We will also look at the infrastructure components, tools available for any ethical dilemma, and how the ethics policy fits to the company.
FDQ 4a - Ethical Behavior: Evaluate and discuss the major factors of ethical behavior, how to make an ethical decision, the three models of management ethics and how these influence leaders, and the ethical challenges of operating in a multinational environment The three models of management are immoral management, moral management, and amoral management. Immoral management influence leaders to manage a company at risk with the focus on conducting business at all cost related to unethical behavior. This facet of business removes aspects of Carroll’s global cooperate social responsibility pyramid. Moral management focuses on a business setting high standards with stakeholders understanding the corporate responsibility of the organization.
The professional judgement required is influenced by some professional traits such as the auditor’s experience and capability of the auditors training. In additional to the professional traits influencing the auditor’s judgement, the auditors is also influenced by behavioural and ethical traits. Auditors have a responsibly to ensure that ethical standards are upheld, ensuring the social exceptions of auditors
This ethical behavior is reflected in the code of conduct in diverse accountancy professional organizations. Hence, ethical behaviour is likely of accountancy students consistent with that of a practicing accountant.
Considering that accountants deal with the center of companies and organizations accountants owe a fiduciary responsibility to act professionally and in the best passions of their employers. Knowing the basics of professionalism in accounting is important part of accounting education. Ethical business techniques are an inseparable element of professionalism in accounting. Operating with money and financial reporting generates several chances for unethical behaviors, such as theft and fraud. Even though government organizations regularly work to identify and address areas of ethical concern in accounting, all accountants have an obligation to act ethically regardless of what doubtful behaviors the law may allow.
While identity focuses on uniqueness such as how an individual is different from and similar to others, diversity focuses on the range of the difference and uniqueness such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, among others. Diversity should be seen as source of strength. However, it can also be a source of violence, oftentimes by those who fear or dislike difference. In the best light diversity is foundation for peacebuilding – since it enables us to draw strength and be respectful of difference. Identity and diversity are linked.
“Ethics”, in an organizational context, comprises a set of behavioral standards, expressed as norms, principles, procedural guides, or rules of behavior, defining what is appropriate (right) and inappropriate(wrong). Grounded in a system of values and moral principles, these behavioral
The integrity makes an accountant working in a moral manner. According to APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (2010,
However, as we discussed in class, there are so many situations where ethical decision-making occurs, and there are so many factors that influence why we do what we do. Because we work with a multitude people with interesting and diverse lives and backgrounds, and because we come in with our own baggage and experiences that influence how we act and react, we make split-second decisions all the time that can have profound effects on our work and our consumers. Having so many opportunities to look at my own actions, this particular assignment has been so rewarding and interesting for me. This is the first time in any of my assignments where I have been forced to look at how ethics is involved in our
Ethics in education are crucial as it sets the standards of what is acceptable and what is not. It has been given a lot of significance over the years and this is why it has been included in the subject courses for students to understand ethics. In education, ethics is applicable on both teachers as well as students. While as teachers it is our duty to make students aware about these ethics in our virtues or moral education classes, at the same time, the school administrators with ministry of education ensures that we as teachers familiarise with ethics which are relevant to our profession. As ethical teachers, we play a very vital role in students’ life, by not just imparting knowledge but also helping in the development of a student’s personality.