Some have argued that the diversity of cultural values across different societies should tell us something about the nature of morality, namely that the truth about moral principles and actions is “relative” in some sense.  Is this view correct? Why?

What is the distinction between an action that is done merely in accordance with duty and one that is done from duty?
August 2, 2019
Explain why it is important to study ethics and engage in ethical debates.
August 2, 2019

Some have argued that the diversity of cultural values across different societies should tell us something about the nature of morality, namely that the truth about moral principles and actions is “relative” in some sense.  Is this view correct? Why?

Question Description

Business Ethics – Paper Topics for Paper #1.

1. Your paper should give an answer to ONE of the underlined group of questions.

2. The suggestions are just issues you might want to consider when answering the questions and points to help you consider the issues in the question. You DO NOT need to address all of the “suggested issues to consider” in your paper.

3. The paper should present your understanding and opinions of arguments and materials covered in THIS class. First sources should be the material assigned and are necessarily first sources. Second sources are not necessary and you will be graded not only on your understanding of the secondary source, but also its relevance to the issue at hand.  Second sources are not acceptable on their own.

4. Papers are to be 5 to 7 pages in length, typed or word processed, and double spaced. Number your pages!

5. All margins are to be 1 inch all around. All fonts used should be in 12 point type. Do not separate paragraphs with extra rows or returns. Microsoft Word defaults to 1.5 spacing between paragraphs, or more. Please correct that in your paper. Do not repeat or retype the question at the beginning of your paper. See the sample page attached for visual confirmation of the text format required.

1) Some have argued that the diversity of cultural values across different societies should tell us something about the nature of morality, namely that the truth about moral principles and actions is “relative” in some sense.  Is this view correct? Why?

2)What should Martin Field of RUN Inc. do? Why?

Suggested issues to consider: Which of the three theories we have studied best categorizes your approach to developing an answer to guide Martin’s behavior?  Why did you choose this approach? Anticipate and reply to any objections which you think are pertinent.

3)What should Stan Stark of Anzen-Motorola do? Why?

Suggested issues to consider: What bearing does Motorola’s commitment to their multi-national corporate values of safety for all employees have on this situation? Do the local Nambunese mores or customs, like those regarding harmony and duty, play any special roll in your decision procedure? Which of the three theories we have studied best characterizes your analysis? Anticipate and reply to any objections which you think are pertinent.

4)What are the strengths and weaknesses of using the following kinds of moral theories for application in business:

i)Virtue Theory

ii)Utilitarianism

iii)Deontology

Suggested issues to consider: Which do you think is the strongest? Which is the best choice for application to moral problems in business?  How would you tailor the theory for your needs in business ethical applications?  What sort of rules, considerations, or virtues would be needed to make deontology, utilitarianism, or virtue theory applicable to business ethics?