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Normative and Applied ethics - Coggle Diagram
Normative and Applied ethics
Applied ethics
is based on normative principles
studies and applies ethical issues
two conditions
that a moral issue be addressed
that the topic is controversial
examples of applied ethics
Engineering ethics
is related to risk
the safety of engineering projects
in any of its areas
Medical ethics
studies and determines
what are the correct actions
should be taken by a health professional
in conflict situations
between morality and professional duty
Legal ethics
guides the principles
conduct the practice of law
Professional Ethics
set of principles and criteria
govern a person's actions in the practice of his or her profession
studies and anticipates
conflict scenarios
between the professional's morale and the performance of duty
Teaching ethics
establishes principles and rights
by which
master
professor
should govern their teaching activity
as well as its relationship with students
with the educational community
Military ethics
establishes criteria
for responsible military action
in order to limit the use of state violence as much as possible
analyze and solve ethical problems
that arise in different areas of human life
using
ethical principles
moral theories
running a business
decision making
assess the consequences of their decisions
all stakeholders
employees
customers
suppliers
community
reputation
acting ethically
helps build a reputation
consumers value
the practices
ethics
responsible
brand loyalty and preference over less ethical competitors
promotes a work environment
diversity is encouraged
discrimination is prevented
employee rights are respected
prevent conflicts
interns
external
creation of codes of conduct
guide expected behavior in difficult situations
Normative ethic
study
moral values
that orient people's conduct towards the common good
in order to build minimum standards
standards
can be based on a single principle
example
Golden Rule
treat others as we wish to be treated
can be based on a set of principles
three main lines of research
theories of virtue
propose to cultivate virtue
through good habits of character
theories of duty
also called deontologies
are based on mandatory principles
how to fulfill responsibilities
regardless of the consequences
consequentialist theories
study the relationship between the shares
with the ensuing consequences
assessing the cost-benefit of the ethical procedure
to some extent respond to normative ethics
secular ethics
is based on the virtues
rationality
logical thinking
empathy
religious ethics
is based on the virtues
spiritual
theological
varies from one religion to another
managing a business
establishes a frame of reference
what is considered
correct
incorrect
decision making
making decisions that align the company's interests with social values
reputation
companies that act ethically
have a better reputation
attract
customers
investors
suppliers
be legal
ethical standards are also aligned with laws
following ethical principles
help
avoid legal problems
sustainability
promotes
responsible business practices
consider the impact
social
environment
increasingly important to consumers