U-8 Diss CP

READING AND RESOURCES Professional ethics involves an understanding of various ethical theories and concepts and how they apply to specific topics and issues that arise in that field. One way an industry seeks to encourage ethical behavior is through a professional code of ethics. These readings and resources provide important information on ethical theories, ethical decision making, and codes of ethics. All of these are not only required for the successful completion of this unit’s work but also will help you understand how to communicate your professional ethics. A practical step-by-step guide to making ethical decisions. The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. (n.d.). A framework for ethical decision making. Retrieved from http://www(dot)scu(dot)edu/ethics/practicing/decision/framework.html Use the link below along with any other resources (i.e. internet search, PG Library, etc.) to find a specific code of ethic. Professional ethics: Codes of Ethics. (n.d.). http://www(dot)ethicsweb(dot)ca/resources/professional/codes-of-ethics.html An excellent and concise summary of the major ethical theories. Focus on normative ethics in the following link. Normative ethics. (n.d.). The Basics of Philosophy. Retrieved from https://www(dot)philosophybasics(dot)com/branch_ethics.html An exhaustive resource of articles, videos, and case studies covering a wide range of applied ethics. McCombs School of Business University of Texas at Austin. (2020). Ethics unwrapped. Retrieved from https://ethicsunwrapped(dot)utexas(dot)edu/ Please respond to the discussion prompt below. Your initial post should be in the 100- to 150-word range and be supported by evidence from course or outside materials. Ethical Organization Utilizing the resources provided in this unit, your own experiences, and trusted internet sources, consider an example of an ethical organization and answer the following questions: What is the nature of the organization? What activity or practice leads you to consider that organization ethical? What ethical theory or principle did you apply to determine if it was ethical? Be sure to include the source of your information and focus on current organizations rather than past cases.