Analyze the conflict between altruism and egoism. Which is better and why? Or how can they be combined to form an ideal balance of living for others and living for yourself?

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Analyze the conflict between altruism and egoism. Which is better and why? Or how can they be combined to form an ideal balance of living for others and living for yourself?
This is primarily an argument paper your focuses on developing and defending your own thesis. So only discuss the philosophy that is necessary to explain your thesis. If you are writing a thesis explaining why you think utilitarianism is right to insist on impartiality, you don’t have to include a discussion of how utilitarianism focuses on consequences. Only explain whatever philosophy is necessary to understand your thesis your view

Write a 4-5 page essay (double spaced, with standard font) assessing the applicability or relevance of the Ancient Greeks , and the position of “Virtue Ethics” to contemporary Corporate Business Organizations

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Corporate Business Organizations

Write a 4-5 page essay (double spaced, with standard font) assessing the applicability or relevance of the Ancient Greeks , and the position of “Virtue Ethics” to contemporary Corporate Business Organizations. Are they of value? If so, how might that be, and if not, why would that be the case?

What do you think about the notion presented by Terris that Lockheed’s ethics program does little to prevent ethical breaches at the highest level of the organization?

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In this assignment you will be asked to review Chapter 4, the final chapter of Terris’ book, and to spend some time applying your critical thinking skills in evaluating Lockheed Martin’s efforts.

Address the following in your paper:
1. What do you think about the notion presented by Terris that Lockheed’s ethics program does little to prevent ethical breaches at the highest level of the organization?

2. Are the efforts put forth—such as making sure higher level executives participate in training—enough to help executives navigate what Terris calls the ‘ethical minefield’ faced by leadership in such an organization?

3.What are some things that could be done to address the issue related to ethics at higher executive levels of the organization?

Do you think that elements of critical reasoning, or learning critical reasoning, could help combat implicit bias? Why or why not?

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In much of the public discourse following George Floyd’s murder, and the social movement following, the topic of implicit bias has been front of mind. Implicit bias is a bias or belief that one may hold that they are not conscious of, but may be expressed in certain ways.

Do you think that elements of critical reasoning, or learning critical reasoning, could help combat implicit bias? Why or why not?

Evaluate whether a compliance officer or an ethics officer would be a better fit in your current organization (or in an organization with which you are familiar).

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Ethics versus Compliance

Organizations often use the terms ethics and compliance interchangeably. However, there are some nuances that are different between compliance and ethics.

After reading the article, compare and contrast the similarities and differences between compliance and ethics.

Evaluate whether a compliance officer or an ethics officer would be a better fit in your current organization (or in an organization with which you are familiar).

Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.

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Suggested Essay Topic Options:

• Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.

• Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you.

• Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence.

Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.

• A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds much to the educational mix. Given your personal. background, describe an experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college community or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.

How do you think critical reasoning could help to move these issues in a positive direction, and how can that be applied in a way that people do not feel threatened?

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Recently we have gone through (and are still going through) a pandemic, a massive social movement for racial equality, a financial crisis, and we just came out of an election year.

Much of the public discourse surrounding all of these current issues shows polarized viewpoints and an inability for viewpoints to change when presented with new information, an openness to hearing others’ views, or generally a desire to engage in critical reasoning. How do you think critical reasoning could help to move these issues in a positive direction, and how can that be applied in a way that people do not feel threatened?

You do not have to respond with references to the reading, but it may be helpful for you to think about this question in reference to the reading.

What are some of the things Lockheed does to make the training process interesting and worthwhile?

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Address the following questions:

On p. 83 Terris discusses the company’s ethics code. Why is the code considered important to the company’s ethics program?

Discuss the importance of ethics training and employee involvement. What are some of the things Lockheed does to make the training process interesting and worthwhile?
How does Lockheed measure success with respect to ethics in the workplace?

What are some of the things Lockheed does at the operational level to make their ethics program work?

Write a 3- to 4-page paper, not including title page or references page addressing the issue and upload it by the end of this module.

Why is this relationship important for organizations that are attempting to do the right thing?

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The Chief Ethics Officer

In this assignment you will be asked to consider the role of organizational leaders with respect to ensuring companies work to create an ethical workplace culture. It is important for all upper level leaders to ‘walk the talk’ so to speak.

In addition, many larger companies have a Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer who provides leadership and oversight to the company’s business ethics related endeavors. Recall that Lockheed Martin has such an executive level position.

However, not all companies have such a position. In this assignment you will be asked to discuss the contributions of executive leaders and of the Ethics Officer with respect to building an organization that values workplace ethics.

What do you believe are the most important characteristics of ethical leadership?

Describe the relationship between the ethical leader and the follower.

Why is this relationship important for organizations that are attempting to do the right thing?

Does your work assume what it needs to prove? Are you using double standards or biases in favor of your conclusion?

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First, will be the coherence and clarity of your argument. Apply the knowledge you gain on the units of critical thinking of logical fallacies to your work. Is it self-contradictory? Does your work assume what it needs to prove? Are you using double standards or biases in favor of your conclusion? Are you careful to avoid presenting the view you reject as a strawman? Second, how clearly you following the organization structure provided below.

Pointers for writing

Don’t go “all in” on debatable points or point that you will no devote time to support

Avoiding lengthy quotes that pad your word count. If you cite more than 3 lines of text, make them single space and indent the whole quote.
Avoid overly repeating what you’ve already said (padding the word count)

Do identify what ethical philosophy each of the authors is taking (the author’s point of view)

Do identify what position each author takes on the ethical issue

Do identify who the you agrees with and why. The student should respond to the objections raised by the author that they disagree with.