Theories On Organizational Ethics Essay

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Ethical Theories The objective of this study is to explain ethical theories and apply that knowledge to how organizations would function were they to adopt those ethical principles. In addition, this study will examine punishments for corporations and present ideas about the relationship between ethical demands on business entities vs. those on individuals in society This study will first select a Not-for-Profit and a For Profit organization specifically those of Susan G. Komen and Merck.

Nancy G. Brinker made a promise to her sister Susan G. Komen, who was dying that she would do all in her power to bring an end to breast cancer and in 1982, Susan G. Komen, a not-for-profit was launched and became the global movement for breast cancer. More than $2.5 billion has been invested in fulfilling the promise that Brinker made to her sister and toward working to bring about an end to breast cancer in not only the United States but throughout the world.. This is being accomplished through "ground-breaking research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 30 countries." (Susan G. Komen, 2014, p. 1) The Komen corporation has held a critical role in the fight against breast cancer including: (1) more early detection and more effective treatment; (2) more hope; (3) more research; and (4) ultimately more survivors of breast cancer. (Susan G. Komen, 2014, paraphrased) Merck is a for-profit...

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Merck has worked to discover and develop vaccines for more than 100 years and it is reported that the Center for Disease Control holds that "immunizations are one of the ten great public health achievements of the 20th century in the U.S." (Merck, 2014, p. 1)
I. Three Ethical Theories

Three ethical theories examines in this study are those of: (1) Utilitarianism; (2) Deontology; and (3) Care Ethics. Utilitarianism is in regard to the "overall pleasure and pain for all concerned." (Sadler, 2001, p. 1) Deontology has to do with "duty." (Sadler, 2001, p. 1) Finally, Care Ethics has to do with "relationships, vulnerability, and empathy." (Sadler, 2001, p. 1) The organization that operates according to the ethical theory of Utilitarianism is one that creates products that serve the best of the most individuals and that create their products that serve to harm the lowest number of individuals possible. Employees under the ethical theory of Utilitarianism are treated in a manner that makes the highest possible number of employees happy and satisfied with their treatment and resources are managed in a manner that serves the good of the highest possible number of employees. From the view of the ethical theory of Deontology, employees are treated according to the organization's prescribed duty and as well…

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Sadler, GB (2001) Five Ethical Theories: Bare Bones for Business Educators. Retrieved from: http://missionparalegal.pbworks.com/f/Five+Ethical+Theories.pdf

Pasternak, S. (nd) The Role of Ethical Theories in Ethical Reasoning and Behavior Within Organizations. Retrieved from: http://www.ti-israel.org/_Uploads/dbsAttachedFiles/sigalitpasternak.pdf

Zieger, S (2014) Effects of a Lack of Ethics on a Business Environment. Chron. Retrieved from: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/effects-lack-ethics-business-environment-23332.html


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