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Critical ethical and professional issues in computer science

The field of Computer Science is in a nascent stage of development. As such, a number of critical ethical and professional issues with global repercussions currently plague the discipline.

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Ethical violations in the Sears Auto Division commission structure

Consequentialist and Deontological Ethical Issues. Consequentialism states that the morality of an action is determined by the specific results of that action. Deontology, on the other hand, states that the morality of an action is determined by duty or adherence to given rules. (Theodore Roosevelt)

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Stakeholder management at Nike Inc.

Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) is a marketer of athletic footwear and apparel based in suburban Portland, Oregon. As a large and diversified company, Nike has a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external.

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Promoting performance culture in Gambian small and medium enterprises

On the one hand, the Gambia enjoys the natural beauty, friendly people, low cost of living and geographic proximity to Europe to make it a desirable tourist destination, particularly for those who are interested in so-called eco-tourism.

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Kohlberg's theory of moral development and educational implications

Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development consists of three specific stages: Level I or "Preconventional Morality," Level II or "Conventional Morality," and Level III or "Postconventional Morality" (Gerrig & Zimbardo, 2008).

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Masai barefoot technology and cultural exploitation in Western footwear

If the shoe fits: Is Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) a naked example of cultural exploitation? Time-pressed Westerners are always looking for a way to save time and increase their physical fitness. Thus the 'rocker sole' shoe was born.

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The benefits and ethical challenges of targeted online advertising

Calls from telemarketers, mailboxes stuffed with coupons for products don't use, and dreary advertisements for things you don't need, from diapers to dentures: that was the bad old age of advertising.

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HIPAA compliance requirements and consumer health privacy protections

Imagine studying the Health Information Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) from the perspective of a consumer. How are various agencies accountable to this law? What are the rights of the individual? Are businesses obligated to it?

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Ethical analysis of the Satyam Computer Services scandal

The Satyam Computer Services scandal involved India's fourth-largest software services exporting company and likely represents the largest case of corporate fraud in India's corporate history.

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The Stefanie Rengel murder case and media responsibility

The article relies on the presentation of a judged and classified murder case, whose protagonists, both the victim and the aggressors, were young people in their early teens.

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