Throughout life individuals are forced to make decisions. These decisions, made on a daily basis not only affect the individuals but others around them. Due to this, society as a whole has created views on what is right and wrong. Sometimes these “right or wrong” decisions or ethical choices differ from group to group. This can clearly be seen in different professions. For example, a doctor has different obligations to treat an injured person than the average citizen. It is for this reason that organizations create ethical codes to guide their members’ decision making process. This is no different in the world of warfare, specifically counterterrorism (CT). So let’s take a look at the ethical codes used by CT professionals and how they differ from the private sector. Before we look at this lets define what a code of ethics is.
Ethical codes are used to help guide decision making. They do this by defining acceptable behaviors, standards of practice, responsibilities, and isolate occupational identity (Life Skills Coaches Association of British Columbia, 2001). The code is usually in a written form. Commonly it will consist of two parts (Chris MacDonald, 2002). First, it has an aspirational section or preamble that outlines what the organization seeks to be. Second, it will lay out the standards or rules that the members will be expected to fallow (Chris MacDonald, 2002). In my experience this can be as long as three pages or as short as three standards to fallow. Now that we understand what a code of ethics is let’s look at what is commonly found in the private world.
In the private world the codes often deal with business practices. Frequently you will find values such as integrity and honesty as staples. The...
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In George Orwell’s essay, “A Hanging,” and Michael Lake’s article, “Michael Lake Describes What The Executioner Actually Faces,” a hardened truth about capital punishment is exposed through influence drawn from both authors’ firsthand encounters with government- supported execution. After witnessing the execution of Walter James Bolton, Lake describes leaving with a lingering, “sense of loss and corruption that [he has] never quite shed” (Lake. Paragraph 16). Lake’s use of this line as a conclusion to his article solidifies the article’s tone regarding the mental turmoil that capital execution can have on those involved. Likewise, Orwell describes a disturbed state of mind present even in the moments leading up to the execution, where the thought, “oh, kill him quickly, get it over, stop that abominable noise!” crossed his mind (Orwell.
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A code of ethics provides a standard by which nurses conduct themselves and their practice, observing ethical obligations of the profession and providing quality care. To achieve its purpose, a code of ethics must be understood, internalized, and used by nurses in all aspects of their work” (Aliakvari, 2015, p. 494).
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... middle of paper ... ... The Code of Ethics exists “as a reminder to the educator that there are obligations and expectations associated with the profession” (4). There will be many times in ones educational career when they will have different viewpoints or want to break some of these obligations, its important to think about whom one talks to, who is watching, and what the consequences are.
These codes, according to Williams and Arrigo (2008) are intended to articulate values and commitments in which the organization has identified as important for members or employees to identify with. More specifically, these codes are used to educated, guide individuals and set standards for how workers or employees should pursue their activities as a professional. Williams and Arrigo (2008) did note, however, that while such codes tend to provide value for the workplace in which they are enforced, they also possess situational
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A code of ethics is essential in today business world, and customers honestly base a company’s reputation on these bases. Simply defined a code of ethics is a set of core values designed to help professionals manage a business that is honest and possess integrity. For example, a code of ethics document should highlight the mission and the values of a business. As well as, illustrate how professionals should approach issues, the ethical principles based on the company’s core values, and caliber to which the professionals are held. It is highly critical that a company like the Cheesecake Factory withholds an ethical and socially responsive code of conduct.
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Most organisations begin the method of establishing organisational ethical projects by introducing codes of conducts. It helps to generate public trust and improve
In order for a business to be successful it must have a strong policy on business ethics in place and a culture that is developed based on core values that should be clearly defined. An organization must do everything within its control to uphold promises made to employees as well as commitments to partners, such as the community where they are located. When the culture, ethics and core values are threatened it is imperative that the organization have a policy in place to address these concerns.
A code of ethics is a formal document in which is used to assist members of an organization, to know what’s ‘right’ and what is ‘wrong’ in the work place and applying it to their decisions. A code of ethics is a written set of rules or guidelines to help the workers and management ‘conduct’ or direct their actions with its primary values and ethical standards. A code of ethics is important because without it, employees and management wouldn’t have guidelines and the establishment would resemble a crazy house. Consider the establishment, Dunkin Donuts. Dunkin Donuts is a food establishment well-known for their famous donuts, coffee and their slogan “America runs on Dunkin”. Without a code of ethics, the industry would most likely be extremely hard to control.