Category: Ethics

  • Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research

    Table of Contents Introduction Ethical Issues Arising from Qualitative Research Strategies to Address Such Challenges Reflection Conclusion References Introduction Qualitative researchers encounter various ethical issues due to the closeness and trust developed between them and the participants in their studies. These dilemmas include maintaining confidentiality, fostering open and honest communication, and guarding against misrepresentation. Ethically…

  • Ethical Issues: Privacy, Confidentiality and Human Protection

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Issues That May Occur Conclusion Reference List Abstract This paper dwells upon ways to mitigate human protection, confidentiality, and privacy issues. The evaluator has to obtain written consent, code personal information and can resort to the assistance of other professionals if necessary. This is the way ethical issues can be…

  • John Stuart Mill’s Ethical System Analysis

    Introduction The classical text Utilitarianism contains John Stuart Mill’s ethical theory in the most extensively articulated manner. Utilitarianism is the norm that something, such as an action, is considered to be right as long as it provides happiness and pleasure, while at the same time an action is considered wrong if it causes unhappiness or…

  • Comparison of Three Codes of Ethics

    What elements do they have in common? The main similarity between how AAMFT, APA, and ACA’s disciplinary codes refer to the implications of a Hippocratic Oath (do not harm), within the context of how these organizations’ affiliates are being expected to go about executing their professional duties, is that the principle of ’cause no harm’…

  • Engineering Professionalism and Ethics

    Introduction As stated in the preamble to the National Society of professional engineers, engineering is an important and learned profession, and so engineers should uphold the highest levels of integrity and honesty. It, therefore, spells out the importance of ethics as a system of principles governing morality and acceptable behavior. This essay analyses the situations…

  • Ethical Responsibilities to Children

    I see the importance of ethical responsibilities regarding assessing children in several main values. They are evaluating childhood as a unique and valuable step in human development, nurturing the relationship between adolescents and their families. Respecting the differences between children, family, and colleagues and recognizing that children and adults can reach their full potential with…

  • Legal and Ethical Concepts Application

    Personal and professional values help people to make their judgments in different contexts. Personal values, as a rule, embrace a person’s inner qualities and the qualities he or she wants to find in others, such as care, honesty, and sincerity. These values are formed starting from a person’s birth by people who surround him or…

  • Analyzing Ethical Scenarios: Recognizing and Avoiding Bias

    Table of Contents Introduction Analyzing Ethical Scenarios Recognizing and Avoiding Bias Conclusion References Introduction Various ethical issues arise during the research process and researchers need to be able to handle them in the right manner to ensure that they manage to carry out their studies for their benefit and the benefit of the society at…

  • Ethics of Infidelity and Cheating in Relationships

    When two people begin to desire, love, and eventually get intimate, they become vulnerable and open themselves to hurt while trusting that it won’t happen. My culture portrays infidelity as one of the worst things that could happen to two people in a romantic relationship. It is painful and immoral as it involves breaking one’s…

  • Ethics in Project Management

    Christophe Bredillet (“Aristotelian Insights” author) has provided the theory that traditional ‘codes of ethics’ should be revisited or redesigned, and base upon an Aristotelian approach. Do you agree this applies to the PMI Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct? Why or why not? The article written by Christophe Bredillet suggests the superiority of Aristotelian ethics…