...onor codes have been around for quite a while, and at times, they can be efficient and work well, but as important and possibly useful honor codes are, I believe that my school should continue to not have honor codes. It could prevent academic dishonesty, but at times, people could blatantly ignore it, or others would call it unnecessarily complex. Whenever an honor code was created, there had been a bit of controversy surrounding the code. According to source B, “Many students, including members of the senate, were quick to criticize it.” Their criticisms included that the honor code would become “Another rule to obey”, or it would be too tiring and excessive to “write on every piece of work submitted.” With a lot of controversy, it would...
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...Ethical Actions Worksheet Write a 100- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: * Was there anything in either the University of Phoenix Student Code of Conduct or the Student Code of Academic Integrity that surprised you? If so, what was it? Why were you surprised? If not, why not? * * While reading the University of Phoenix’s Code of Academic Integrity, the only thing that surprised me was the act of Self-plagiarism, double dipping, or dovetailing. The reason why this surprised me was I never knew you could self-plagiarize yourself. Once I started reading the description of it, I then began to understand perfectly. While reading the Student Code of Conduct, I do not believe anything surprised me. We as students should be able to go to school whether it is online or on campus where we feel safe and where we are entitled to a decent learning environment. I commend the University of Phoenix for wanting to make sure that all their students are safe and that they want to make sure we get the best education possible in completing our degrees. * * What did you learn about the behaviors considered important for an ethical learner or student in the University of Phoenix learning community? * * * What I learned about behavior considered important for an ethical learner in the University of Phoenix learning community is that, we need to be flexible. No matter what we do we should always accept other student’s ideas...
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...U.S. Copyright Law (title 17 of U.S. code) governs the reproduction and redistribution of copyrighted material. Downloading this document for the purpose of redistribution is prohibited. HOW MORAL REVOLUTIONS HAPPEN Kwame Anthony Appiah W. W. N O R T O N & C O M P A N Y New York London Copyright © 2010 by Kwame Anthony Appiah All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America First Edition For information about permission to reproduce selections from this book, write to Permissions, W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 500 Fifth Avenue, New York, N Y i o n o For information about special discounts for bulk purchases, please contact W. W. Norton Special Sales at specialsales@wwnorton.com or 800-233-4830 Manufacturing by Courier Westford Book design by Helene Berinsky Production manager: Devon Zahn Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Appiah, Anthony. The honor code : how moral revolutions happen / Kwame Anthony Appiah. — ist ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-393-07162-7 (hardcover) i. Social change —History 2. Social change—Moral and ethical aspects. 3. Honor—Social aspects—History. 4. Social ethics. I. Title. HM836.A67 2010 303.48'409—dc22 2010019086 W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. 500 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10110 www.wwnorton.com W. W. Norton & Company Ltd. Castle House, 75/76 Wells Street, London W 1 T 3 Q T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 pliijiilijff E MM ÉP l j ...
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...the people around them? Achilles, Agamemnon, Odysseus, and their companions believed in a heroic code of sorts that defined how one should act in order to prove their honor and glory. In the eyes of the ancient Greeks and Trojans, there were two things that defined a hero: the quest for glory and the duty to protect. In Achilles’ speech to his companions Achilles attempts to hold up his own honor while shying away from his duty to protect. This juxtaposition of heroic and anti-heroic behavior creates an internal conflict within Achilles that causes the reader to question how heroic Achilles truly is. By abandoning his duty, Achilles also raises questions about his loyalty to his brothers, companions, society, and his own King. Achilles’ speech raises the question whether certain parts of the heroic code can be ignored or to what extent the code among heroes is actually followed. Arguably the most important part of the heroic code is kleos. Kleos is glory, prizes, and fame earned through fighting in battle. Achilles deeply desires everlasting kleos, but at what cost? Achilles has two choices according to Thetis, he says, “Either, if I stay here and fight beside the city of the Trojans, my return home is gone, but my glory shall be everlasting; but if I return home to the beloved land of my fathers, the excellence of my glory is gone, but there will be a long life left for me, and my end in death will not come to me quickly” (9. 411-416). He makes it clear that he is not willing...
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...Texas Government – Final Assignment After the first introduction of HB 1937 bill, the Texas Government Code 3106 was then further developed by many other bills like HB 1977, HB 1164 and SB 877, etc. Over the past years, those changes have made the Stars of Texas awards become an award which not only honors more and more people, but also encourages more and more people to get engaged in Texas security building work. Generally speaking, by having the bill of HB 1937, Gallego, the author of the bill, wanted the men and women whose profession was peace officer, firefighters or emergency medical first responders across Texas, and who have been killed or injured in the line of duty to be honored by Texas government. In 2003, when the bill was first introduced, Gallego, made clear definition of professions relating to Texas memorial medal of valor awards (this award was named star of Texas Awards after the review of House Committee). For example, in his introduced bill of HB 1937, he explained the meaning of “Emergency medical first responder”, “Firefighter”, and “Peace officer”. And, Gallego intended to clarify who would be able to issue the award, who would be able to receive the award, and who would be able to decide the recipients of the award. For instance, Gallego said that the Texas Peace Officers Memorial Medal of Valor Advisory Committee shall advise the governor on the issuance of the award. Also, Gallego mentioned the committee consists of three current or retired...
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...Student Code of Conduct or the Student Code of Academic Integrity that surprised you? If so, what was it? Why were you surprised? If not, why not? No nothing in the student code of conduct surprised me because the school is the way a university suppose to be. The university help us learn how to conduct our self, and work in a community. We learn principals, and values for our future. The student code of conduct teach us how to learn how to treat others and appreciate our community, and it teach us standards, how to be trustworthy, and high ethic values, and also to keep our word. We also learn how to be responsible, and set standards. Basically it help us learn how to proceed in school. What did you learn about the behaviors considered important for an ethical learner or student in the University of Phoenix learning community? The conditions I have learned is create knowledge through living both a contributor and a learner. Also to make a commitment of my time and money in order to explore an new identity and growth. I learned how to explore new ideas and be a ethical student but also identify things that is ethical and unethical. The academic integrity teach us the importance of a college degree, core values to be more effective in the work force. It also teach us time management. We also learn how to stay on the right path, too not cheat and stay effective in school. Why are the Student Code of Conduct and Student Code of Academic...
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...All for the Glory of God As a Christian, I truly believe that whatever I do needs to be for the glory of God, following the verse from 1 Corinthians 10:31. The way I use computers, software, and information systems respects that way of life even though there are no specific verses in the bible referencing the way people should use technology. Doing all for the glory of God encompasses my actions and attitudes in their entirety. It is not only how I use them but also what I do through them. I will respect the software creator and programmers by paying for the software as opposed to illegally downloading it online; in the same way I will only use the program for good rather than a means of disgracing people or falsifying information. Computers and the systems that go on them are all incredibly useful for different operations in life and I believe we should not tarnish that helpfulness. Ethical situations involving computers and software arise frequently. High school and college students are continuously plagued with propaganda about illegalities of downloading music, movies, and software programs from online. It is a serious problem happening all around the world, depriving artists and stores from hard earned money. The right way to go about building a media library would not be to stock up on free downloads but to instead pay for the media, an outcome that does not resonate with the current generation. Software programs are also taken from online but cost a lot more money than...
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...|[pic] |MAN 385: Leadership Development | | |Fall 2011, #04693 | Professor Deidra Stephens, Ph.D. Office CBA 5.133 Phone 232-3780 E-Mail deidra.stephens@mccombs.utexas.edu Course Web Page via Blackboard Class Date/Time/Location Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., GSB 5.154 Office Hours By Appointment Course Description & Objectives The Texas MBA program is designed to develop influential business leaders. The MBA Program has identified four fundamental and broad pillars of leadership: knowledge and understanding, communication and collaboration, responsibility and integrity, and a worldview of business and society. This class is designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of their leadership capabilities in the context of business. During the first year of their Texas MBA program, students engage in co-curricular programs, services, and leadership roles that are designed primarily to develop their skills. These activities are meant to introduce students to a wide variety of topics, help them hone in on their own strengths and weaknesses, and provide them with a foundation from which they can further their leadership development into their second year. The task during the...
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...Veiled Sentiments: Honor and Poetry in a Bedouin Society Jamal Abdullah Veiled Sentiments: Honor and Poetry in a Bedouin Society by Lila Abu-Lughod is a book about an ethnographic study that explores the diverse culture in a rural Bedouin community among the Awlad Ali tribes of the North West of Egypt. Lila’s central argument is that there are two methods of discussion used by Bedouins, one that shows honor and humility and another which is the complete opposite, having people that display emotions that might expropriate a position of honor. The ambiguity is used as proof by Lila in which she states that “it is impossible to reduce Bedouin culture to the official social and moral ideals encapsulated in the code of honor and modesty” (Abu-Lughod 1999: p. 17). The book is divided into two major sections with each one focusing on a particular subject. The first part talks about the ethics and beliefs of Bedouin social life. The second one investigates the discourse on state of mind and conviction. In her talk of her philosophy, she offers a third person point of view in characterizing the indulgences of the family relationship. She spends a great part of the four sections demonstrating the standards of Bedouin and its establishments in maintaining goals and honor. The second area of talk demonstrates that Bedouins can and do lock in their day by day battle to maintain those goals; poetry is an essential tool that permits them the space to express some resistance against...
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... | |Course website: |blackboard.sc.edu | The objective of this course is deepen your understanding of the many issues faced by firms as they identify valuable investment opportunities, raise funds for those investment opportunities, distribute profits to share-holders and debt-holders and deal with the consequences of both good and bad investment financing decisions. We will expand on the concepts that you have learned in FINA 760 or in DMSB 715. Class time will be divided between lectures and case studies. My lectures will briefly review concepts from prior courses. The bulk of my lectures will present advanced material that will be new to you. It is assumed that you understand the concepts from your earlier finance and accounting courses. If not, it is your responsibility to review. In order to reduce your note-taking, my lecture notes will be available on the class web-site in PowerPoint format. I suspect that you will have difficulty paying attention for a full 2.5 hours some days. Thus, I intend to supplement live lectures with recorded lectures on a case-by-case basis. Recorded material can be viewed at your leisure when you are fresh and attentive. In addition to lectures, we will spend a significant amount of time analyzing...
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...The Florida Department of Education Code of Ethics & Principles of Professional Conduct, is a reference point that adheres to company policy. The purpose is to perform as guide that models professional behavior. It models the behavior that one must follow, rather you’re in your private life or public life. The purpose that the Code of Ethics serve is to give all educators management, standards, and policy in their daily professional lives. It’s a go to reminder that is open to the public to ensure professional integrity, quality, and respect for the principles are set in place. The Code of Ethics holds high moral standards, it mandates you to value the worth and dignity of all individuals. The Principles of Professional Conduct obligates for educators to perform to standards of behavior dealing with students, the public, and profession. The two written guides are no different from one another, both go hand in hand. Regardless of the organization or governing body both serve as a go-to guide because ethical issues that can stem from anywhere at any given time. The both of the references stress the importance of common sense, and appropriate behavior on and off the court as an educator....
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...scene 1: nagaaway si awiyao at lumnay sa bahay. A: it’s always been like this. For 7 whole years I have been waiting for you to bear a child! L: are you saying it’s my fault? I have done everything I could to make you happy. A: you are a good wife lumnay. But in this tribe we men must have a child to be the heirs of our fruits of hard work. L: I know! I have given you all my everything. We may not even know who has the problem. A: are you saying I may be the problem??!! L: its possible! dont blame this all on me!. (starts shouting) A: So its my faulth??? It’s very frustrating that for 7 years we can’t even bear a child! You don't know the feeling of how embarassing it is to not have a child in our tribe! L: why can’t you just forget about the disgrace that you keep talking about and for once just focus yourself on loving me! I don’t accept this because I did everything to keep you happy with me! I have done my best. I have prayed to kabunyan and sacrificed many chickens and pigs just so that we can be blessed with a child. A: What do you want me to do??! I don't feel like a man and you just let me feel that way??! L: I don’t know but there must be some way….. A: (sighs) I love you lumnay but if we can’t bear a child then I have to….. L: you have to what?! A: (does not speak) L: you have to what awiyao?? Tell me! A: I’m sorry lumnay… (Leaves the house) L: keeps on crying… End of scene 1 PS: after this scene magshoshoot kayo ng scene na nakaupo lang sa isang tabi...
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... Ethical Law Enforcement I chose this subject because I feel that before embarking on a career in law enforcement it is fundamental to understand how to play by the book without getting ostracized by ones peers. The purpose of this paper is to outline proper behavior while paying attention to factors that will effectively limit corruption. The law enforcement oath of honor is as follows. “On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character, or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the constitution my community and the agency I serve.” On a daily basis police officers risk their lives to protect citizens and defend liberty. It is a noble and selfless occupation that makes a difference in the quality of life. Before taking the Law Enforcement Oath of Honor it is important to comprehend its meaning. Honor, means your word is given as a guarantee, Betray is breaking faith with the public trust, Badge is your symbol of office, Integrity is adhering to the same code of conduct in private life and public duty, Character is distinguishing qualities of an individual, Public Trust is the faith of those you serve that your conduct will be ethical, Courage is strength against danger fear and non-ethical pressure, Accountability You answer to the office of your oath and are responsible to it, and Community is the jurisdiction of the office and the citizens...
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...has been considered to be a characteristic of underdeveloped countries, certain problems observed in the public administration sector of some western countries in 1970’s drew the attention of the public opinion and excited debates on ethics. The notion of ethics in the public administration as it is in the West has been drawing more attention in Turkey in recent years. The legislation regarding ethical infrastructure in the Turkish Public administration has been scattered until 2004. In this article, the developments of ethical issues are explained in legal framework and also, different approaches in military from different countries are compared. Comments are made on the differences and similarities of “codes of ethics” and “moral values”. Key Words: Business Ethics, Codes, Military, Morals, Public Administration. Introduction While ethical and moral are synonyms in most dictionaries, “ethics” and “morals” are differentiated by common usage. These are the definitions of ethics and morals generally accepted in various dictionaries and books (Baird, 2005: 27; Nuttall, 1997: 14; Lamberton and Minor, 1995: 409): Morals: 1. These are the assessments made about the goodness and badness of the human...
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...and values. Morals are the actions an individual takes which are based in his or her own ethical beliefs. Values are items an individual feels are worth supporting with resources that are available. I will discuss factors that have affected and shaped my ethical development, how I use ethics in my professional career as a registered nurse, and why organizations need to have an ethics statement. My Ethical Development I believe my ethical development was something that occurred without any conscious awareness on my part. I grew up in a loving family with my mother, father, twin brother, and younger brother. I was taught from a young age to help others and to serve the Lord. My parents were religious and brought my siblings and I up in the church. I developed many of the characteristics I possess, such as being hard working, dependable, trustworthy, honest, compassionate, dedicated, reliable, driven, supportive, giving, and respectful, from my parents’ examples. My parents took in children that needed protection from abusive situations, had drug and alcohol addiction issues, or were runaways or homeless. There would often be a knock on the door and my mom would tell me to set an extra plate for dinner. There was never any judgment. My parents would tell the children the rules of the...
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