...Kaung Wai Yan Kyaw Prof J Hurley English 151 RW 3/2/15 There are a few factors why cheating scandal started in Park Middle School. No Child Left Behind, Poverty, Superintendent Beverly Hall, Principle Waller and Damany Lewis are the main factors. Education systems, setting high standard for schools that are in an impoverished area, have made teachers as well as principle to use unlawful way to meet the systems target. NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND Law, sets a standard for every school in the states. The Law requires 58% of students passing math and 68% of students passing language art, or Parks would be classified as a “school in need of improvement” for sixth year and the state could shut down the school. According to Rachel Aviv, “the Law requires public-school student to be proficient in math and reading by 2014.” This is giving teachers pressure and making the teachers to use other forms of method such as cheating. On the other hand, if the school were to achieve this target, the teacher and the staff would be rewarded. This relates to quote from the Gold Star Junkies article ”Rewards or Punishments are not only ineffective at motivating people, but are counterproductive and they might lose interest in the activity” This is saying that if Education system trying to pressure and reward the teacher, It would be counterproductive and resulting in teacher cheating. Atlanta’s school superintendent, Beverly Hall, approached her job like a business executive. She pressure the teacher...
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...Kipnis argues that monogamy is a social constructuction which creates citizens who follow capitalistic ideals. Within Kipnis’ essay she only focuses on romantic relationships and believes that adultery is the key to initiating new modes of thinking. In order to create social change, I do not believe committing adultery is the right solution because adultery is an excuse to run away from problems. Taking a closer look at the author’s argument, one can see that the author is not against love. Nowhere in the text does she protest against a mother’s love for her child or the love we have for our friends. Instead, the author challenges ideals about romantic love and the glorification of romantic love within American capitalism. I noticed that Kipnis limits her analysis of...
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...The Open University (OU) is a prime example of a Higher Education institution which has had the savvy to realise the opportunity afforded through eLearning to target a specific type of learner who does not fit the traditional model of a university student (9). As the leading model of distance learning institution, the OU is well accustomed to educating remote learners and has, through its commercial subsidiary Corous, begun offering “computer based interactive learning and training systems”(25) to organisations looking to train and equip their employees with a number of new skills(25) Despite Professor Lilliard’s assessment, eLearning now plays an integral part in the Open University’s strategy (4) and it is pivotal in their attempts to lure the corporate clients. As far as an individual is concerned, eLearning presents the learner with the opportunity to engage in study without the need to be physically present at his/her institution and as such, is liberated from the need to attend preordained sessions or lectures (23). This emancipation of the learning process means that education is immediately made accessible to those who would otherwise find a fixed time table prohibitive or would otherwise be unable to attend the institution of their choice (26). 6. Limitations and shortcomings of eLearning According to Macpherson, the overwhelming majority of information concerning eLearning gravitates towards its advantages (27), however the author’s experience would suggest otherwise...
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...Human beings have abilities more elevated than the animal appetites. You cannot measure pleasures on quantity alone, but must include quality. Since Mill has come down on the side of Socrates instead of the fool, he has separated mental pleasures, which he called “higher” pleasures, from physical pleasures, which he implies are “lower” pleasures. 2. Why does Gustafson think utilitarianism might be the ethical approach most suited for business? * Gustafson thinks utilitarianism might be the ethical approach most suited for business because it is “outcome-oriented.” It is a goal that brings about happiness and social benefit. Utilitarianism when tied to business has a method of “making decisions which are essentially expedient and concerned with making the most money possible.” 3. Now, look at the example given on pp. 80-81 - embellishing the expense report. After applying the 7 considerations criteria to help calculate how much pleasure and pain will result in the decision to cheat on the report, it is not until the final criterion that other people, the company, and society, are considered in the equation. Will cheating harm anyone else? It seems for Bentham that the act itself is unimportant, only the consequences. It almost seems in Bentham's approach that the effect our actions have on others is an afterthought. This might be a bit unfair, for Bentham eventually expanded his understanding of the greatest happiness principle to include the greatest happiness for the greatest...
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...Journal of Sociology and Education in Africa – Vol.4 No.2: June 2006 INSTITUTING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES OF MORALITY AND MOTIVATION Olabisi Olasehinde-Williams Department of EductgionalFoundations University of Ilorin, Nigeria ABSTRACT This paper explores the issue of academic integrity in Nigerian universities from the psychological perspectives of morality and motivation. The need and procedure for confronting the problem of academic dishonesty via academic integrity policy are advocated; and specific obligations and responsibilities of academic staff, students and administration in evolving academic integrity climate in universities are identified. Collaborative efforts among universities in engendering academic integrity climate; and collaborative research work in related areas are considered important and called for in the paper. INTRODUCTION It is no longer news that academic dishonesty remains one of the major challenges of the Nigerian education system (Olasehinde, 2000; Olasehinde-Williams, Abdullahi & Owolabi, 2003). – Literature is also replete with plausible explanations for the ‘culture’ of academic dishonesty (Olasehinde et al. 2003); and researchers have proposed variety of methods of dealing with the same (Crown & Spiller, 1998; Marzean, 2001). Deriving from such proposals for instance, it is new commonplace in most universities, to take such measures as alternate seating arrangements and identity checks in order...
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...JINDAL SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT MKT6301.003MARKETING MANAGEMENT Fall 2015 Instructor: Daniel Rajaratnam Ph.D. Class Time: Fridays 4–6:45 pm Email: Daniel.Rajaratnam@utdallas.edu Class Room: JSOM 12.202 Office: JSOM 13.318 Tel: (972) 883-5028 Office Hours: Mon:5:45-6:45pm; Tue & Fri:2:15-3:45pm. Please make an appointment by email. Course Pre-requisites: None Course Description This course provides an overview of the field of Marketing from a managerial standpoint, fundamental concepts will be systematically presented and related to their applications. Examples and cases will be used to highlight the most relevant issues. The primary mode of teaching will be lecture sessions interspersed with case discussions & real life examples and applications. However, class discussion is highly recommended. Students are encouraged to actively participate in constructive class discussions. Learning Outcomes and Objectives 1. Develop marketing knowledge/expertise and discriminate between the different principles of marketing, in the areas of segmentation, positioning, pricing, promotions, distribution, consumer behavior, etc. 2. Demonstrate the ability to infer and calculate numerical problems in the areas of break-even analysis, price elasticity, market research, etc. 3. Exhibit the ability to appraise and apply marketing principles to business settings; such as analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the strategic business unit or ...
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...Mayer ETHICS IN ECONOMICS Honesty and Integrity in Academic Economics Thomas Mayer There may not be much outright plagiarism or cheating in economics research, argues this economist, but there are grounds to conclude that a bias exists in statistical research. Does this amount to dishonesty? The author tackles the issue. T is that people try to maximize their welfare. Since dishonesty can enhance the prospect of publication, the prime success indicator in academia, economists should ask themselves whether academic economists sometimes maximize utility by being dishonest in doing or presenting their research. HE CORE ASSUMPTION OF MAINSTREAM ECONOMICS I Plagiarism, in its flagrant form of copying someone else’s work, seems rare; I can recall reading about only three confirmed cases of it in the almost sixty years I have spent as an economist. Both the risk of exposure and feelings of conscience provide plausible explanations for this scarcity. Soft plagiarism in the sense of making unacknowledged THOMAS MAYER is professor emeritus of economics at University of California–Davis. A more detailed working-paper version of this article is available at www.econ.ucdavis.edu. Challenge, vol. 52, no. 4, July/August 2009, pp. 16–24. © 2009 M.E. Sharpe, Inc. All rights reserved. ISSN 0577–5132 / 2009 $9.50 + 0.00. DOI: 10.2753/0577–5132520402 16 Challenge/July–August 2009 Honesty and Integrity in Academic Economics use of someone else’s ideas is probably much...
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...families of children with disabilities. It helps manage the stresses of financial burdens that come with children who have special needs. Nicholas Kristof states that “America’s safety net can sometimes entangle people in a soul-crushing dependency.” (Kristof, 2012) Nicholas Kristof believes that people become dependent on S.S.I and enable their children to become illiterate in order to maintain the use of S.S.I. Kristof’s title and initial arguments lead you to believe he will thoroughly examine this claim. However, he provides insufficient evidence and makes assumptions that are inaccurate and unfair to the families who are receiving S.S.I. Furthermore, he weakens his argument by introducing other thesis statements later in his paper. This distracts from and sometimes contradicts his initial thesis. Kristof begins with an interesting and potentially important statement that dependence on S.S.I. inadvertently perpetuates illiteracy, but he doesn’t ground his argument with clear evidence or maintain his focus. Kristof states that poor parents in the Appalachian hills purposely pull children out of literacy program to increase their chances of qualifying for S.S.I. (Kristof, 2012) He provides some good quotes from people involved in literacy programs and education departments who say they have seen families do this. His sources sound credible. Billie Oaks, who runs a literacy program in Breahitt County said, “The kids get taken out of the program because the parents are going...
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...muscle tissue at a quicker rate than our own body can actually perform (reference). On the other hand, prescription stimulants assist in helping the individual concentrate on the issue at hand, blocking out any distractions. Although the two are both a form of aid in the performance of an individual, prescription stimulants remain more accepted among our culture (Dodge, Williams, Marzell, & Turrisi, 2012). Taking anabolic steroids and prescription stimulants without being prescribed these medications are both ways of abusing a substance. More importantly, they are two examples of substance abuse that are also considered a form of cheating in both athletics and academics, correspondingly. Some think that using either one of these substances constitutes cheating, but somehow our culture does not view stimulants in an academic context as cheating. Perhaps it is the outcome of the two actions. Using substances to improve one’s athletic ability results in only one win. Thus if the “cheater” wins, the victory is considered unethical. However, if a student takes a stimulant drug in order to achieve a better score on a test, he or she is not preventing another student from achieving better or the same on the same test (Dodge et al., 2012). Thus, the student’s success is not at the cost of others. Regardless of how our culture views the two actions, many researchers...
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...resource cover a range of academic integrity issues in Australian universities with application for a wider audience. These case studies have been developed by the Academic Integrity Standards Project. “…I suspect that every senior manager needs to have some training in the issue of academic integrity principles. I learnt mine on the job, so I think that needs to be worked through so that the policy and the implementation and the people who have that power understand those principles …So I think the case study models really useful. How would you deal with someone who had this story; you know, what would you do, and then work out what you'd do pragmatically versus where the policy fits from there.” (Senior Manager, University B, Academic Integrity Standards Project) Although they may be based on real life stories, they have been adapted and anonymised for the purposes of this project resource; pseudonyms are used in every instance. The case studies are designed to be used as triggers for discussion in group seminars and primarily target teaching staff, although they could be used for discussion with students or other academic integrity stakeholders. Support for this project/activity has been provided by the Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching. The views in this project do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching. Case studies on academic integrity Table of Contents Prevention 3 Understanding...
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...a construction equipment company in the city of Mumbai. One day, his subordinate Bhonsle requested that Kale, a project manager, be transferred to the Chennai office from the Mumbai office. In Chennai, Kale would work alone as a researcher. Bhonsle gave the following reasons for his request: “Kale is known to frequently fight with his colleagues. Kale is conscientious and dedicated only when working alone. He is friendly with seniors, but refuses to work with colleagues, in a team. He cannot accept criticism and feels hostile and rejected. He is over-bearing and is generally a bad influence on the team." Marathe called upon Gore, another project manager, and sought further information on Kale. Gore recalled that colleague, Lakhote (who was also Kale's former boss) had made a few remarks on his appraisal report about Kale being not fit for further...
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...Analysis Phil began his career right after college and lured to the brokerage business because of the potential of higher income and opportunity to have direct contract with retail clients.Phil had a talent in financial matters and he is interested to a job that allows him to interact with clients.Phil also thought himself as hardworking and loyal employee,a good manager and an ethical business.This is a good criteria to lead and manage employee’s in brokerage firms. Phil started his brokerage career with one of the largest firms in the industry.He moved to Stuart & Co. ,then a boutique firm.Stuart & Co., seems different because it emphasized the development of long term client relationships based upon rendering expert independent financial service,it shows that Stuart & Co., aims to build a good name and relationships in the eyes of their customers.Though some people denied the perception that advisors are experts at providing unbiased financial advices,Stuart Co., investment advisors is trusted to give financial advices to the clients,this may indicate that Stuart Co., has a good personnel control in recruiting and training their advisors. Phil was also lured by Stuart and Co., compensation package,which included a relatively large fixed salary and a bonus based upon overall branch revenues,growth in the number of ties or relationships ( financial , insurance , investment ) developed with each customer and the number of business referrals to other branches...
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...Ethics Understanding of right and wrong Ability to distinguish between the right and the wrong. Integral part of life Running a business is a part of life Corporate Ethics : Corporate Ethics Based on principles of integrity and fairness Focuses on - Stakeholders, and employees. Quality of product and services Customer satisfaction. Community and environment Corporate Ethics are implemented to- : Corporate Ethics are implemented to- Define the framework of the acceptable behavior. Follow high standards of practice. Create benchmarks for self evaluation. Enhance sense of community. Create transparency in the business activities. Foster higher standards of business ethics. Comply with government laws and norms. Who is responsible for ethics in the company? : Who is responsible for ethics in the company? “Everyone” An ethical problem can’t be resolved unless it’s first recognized as a ‘dilemma’ : An ethical problem can’t be resolved unless it’s first recognized as a ‘dilemma’ Reward or punishment to ethical integrity and moral courage decide the act of an individual Corporate ethics: The global perspective : Corporate ethics: The global perspective Study by Columbia University 1990 Half of 1,000 business executives admitted being rewarded for taking action on the job that they considered unethical. One in three reported that refusing to take unethical action resulted in penalties. The inferences : The inferences Overemphasis on immediate gains can cascade down the...
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...QAT Form F004 ------------------------------------------------- Student Assessment Cover Sheet Student Name | | Student Number | | Course Code | BSB40507 | Course Name | Diploma of Business Administration | Unit Code | BSBADM503B | Unit Name | Plan and manage conferences | Assessor’s Name | Darren Creed | Due Date | 13 Feb 15 | Assessment Number | Assessment 1 | I confirm that the attached work is entirely my own, except where other writers have been referenced. I I confirm that this assignment has not been submitted before at QAT or other institutions. I understand that plagiarism and other forms of cheating will result in academic penalty.By submitting this assessment, I agree that: * I have and read and understood the details of the assessment * I understand the conditions of the assessment and the QAT appeals process * I have two weeks from the due date of this assessment in which to resubmit, if I am deemed unsuccessful. | Student’s Signature | | Date | | QAT Assessor to complete | Initial Submission | Resubmission 1 | Resubmission 2 | Date | Satisfactory (S)Unsatisfactory (U)Did Not Submit (DNS) | Resubmission required(Y/N) | Date | Satisfactory (S)Unsatisfactory (U)Did Not Submit (DNS) | Resubmission required(Y/N) | Date | Satisfactory (S)Unsatisfactory (U)Did Not Submit (DNS) | | | | | | | | | comments/observations/feedback | comments/observations/feedback | comments/observations/feedback | By signing this document...
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...explained” http://www.theguardian.com/business/ng-interactive/2015/sep/23/volkswagen-emissions-scandal-explained-diesel-cars * “Volkswagen has been cheating in emission tests by making its cars appear far less polluting than they are. The US Environmental Protection Agency discovered that 482,000 VW diesel cars on American roads were emitting up to 40 times more toxic fumes than permitted - and VW has since admitted the cheat affects 11m cars worldwide.” * “…far more harmful NOx emissions, including nitrogen dioxide, have been pumped into the air than was thought – on one analysis, between 250,000 to 1m extra tonnes every year. The hidden damage from these VW vehicles could equate to all of the UK’s NOx emissions from all power stations, vehicles, industry and agriculture.” * “VW’s “defeat device” is not a physical device but a programme in the engine software that lets the car perceive if it is being driven under test conditions - and only then pull out all the anti-pollution stops.” * ““Clean diesel” engines cut emissions through techniques such as adjusting air-fuel ratios and exhaust flows, and in some (though not most VWs) injecting a urea-based solution to render NOx harmless. When running normally, requiring greater performance, VW’s controls would not operate in the same way.” * “How does the defeat device know it's being tested? The EPA tests have known practices and profiles. In many cases, the test vehicles are put on rollers and run at...
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