1) Provide a comprehensive understanding on the principal symptoms of teleopathy and the function of conscience in an organization. Draw (from the text or articles on D2L) an example when organizational consciousness was needed to address a critical ethical issue related to the negative impact of teleopathic behavior. Explain

2) Present your understanding of key principles related to virtue ethics and the argument put forth by MacIntyre in the text. Do you agree or disagree with his fundamental claim regarding virtue ethics. Explain. Clarify how MacIntyre differs from Peter Drucker’s’ understanding of the ultimate end (telos) of a business. Be specific in your points of differentiation.

3) Create your working definition on the notion of the common good. What intrinsic and extrinsic value doe such an idea have as an ethical theory in modern society? Develop an argument about measles vaccination utilizing your understanding of the common good. Be specific in your claims.

4) Chapter 11 explored management practices and attitudes through the lens of Zen Buddhism. In the text the authors named four ways related to Zen practices for managers to act to benefit themselves, others, the company and the world. Identify those ways and provide your insights into the strengths and weakness of such an approach.

5) In Chapter 12 the notion of Confusion trustworthiness is developed. Provide a brief summary of this idea as presented in the text. Explain how the ethical virtue of trust, as understood in Western business practices, is similar or different than what Confucianism holds. Be specific in your explanation.

6) What evidence did we find in Chapter 14 “How Green is Judaism” that humanity holds a privileged place in the ecosphere? What are the implications for such a claim in regards to ways ones approach the environment? Overall do you feel religion supports a greater awareness and just treatment of the environment or has the teachings found in many religions contribute to environmental harm? Explain.

7) Summarize the key ethical issues addressed in RerumNovarum. Why was this document such an important statement that many claims still have relevance today? How did it impact the development of the U.S. Catholic bishop’s statement “Economic Justice for All”?

8) Write an ethical position statement on the call for a $15 minimum wage nationwide Write an ethical positon on such a claim either in favor or against. What ethical theories could support your argument? How does such a claim fit into what we have explored in class- be sure to relate your insights into those of Adam Smith, Milton Friedman, and Alasdair MacIntrye, U.S. Bishops “Economic Justice for All”

9) Can “sweatshops” ever be morally justified? If so, under what circumstances and what moral claims would allow for them? – If not what moral virtues do not allow for them to exist in a good society? How does the existence of sweatshops reflect on issues like the common good, justice and freedom?

10) Write and ethical justification for each of these three claims. Provide and examination of ethical theories discussed in class or in the text that would justify your claims

1. The economy exists for the person, not the person for the economy.
2. All economic life should be shaped by moral principles.
3. Economic choices and institutions must be judged by how they protect or undermine the life and dignity of the human person, support the family and serve the common good

BEHS210 – Mid-Term Exam

Instructions: This Mid-Term exam is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your knowledge of the material covered in the course thus far and your ability to apply this knowledge. You can earn up to 25 points on this exam.

You must use the APA format to cite and reference your answers, where appropriate.

Due Date: This Mid-Term exam is due no later than 11:59pm, EST, Sept 13th. No late exams will be accepted – no exceptions!

1) Explain the purpose and importance of the scientific method in social science research. (Up to 4 pts; maximum 1 paragraph)

2) In your own words, explain the major points Dr. E conveyed in her week #1 lecture and provide an example of when you DID NOT engage in critical thinking and the consequences of not doing so. (Up to 7 pts; maximum 2 paragraphs)

3) Discuss the goals of interdisciplinary study in social science and why interdisciplinary study is important. (Up to 8 pts; maximum 2 paragraphs)

4) Choose either the concept of cultural relativism OR cultural materialism. Define, and then provide an example of this concept that is NOT provided in the reading. Next, explain how this theory can help you better understand your own culture. (Up to 6 pts; maximum 3 paragraphs)

This is an example of not engaging in critical thinking and my consequence was not getting many points 3/5 or 60%

To me social science interdisciplinary analysis is the study of multiple social sciences (Psychology, Gerontology, Biology, Political Science, Economics Anthropology, and Sociology) and using two or more of these disciplines and their concepts and theories and blend them together to create an informed statement or opinion.

The news article I found to show social science interdisciplinary analysis was a research article on how single grandparents are given custody of their grandchildren and what effect it may cause to them as an aging adult. This is an example because it blends and analyzes several social science disciplines. Gerontology, psychology and sociology.

Concept of Cultural materialism mentioned in the book were.

Cultural RelativismFranz Boas, a pioneer of modern anthropology in the early twentieth century, promoted the idea of cultural relativism, stating that an anthropologist cannot compare two cultures because each culture has its own internal rules that must be accepted. Everyone sees other cultures through the lens of their own culture. For example, if you were born and raised in the United States, you might view Canada differently than if you were born and raised in Canada. Boaz urged anthropologists to understand cultures on their own terms and avoid snap judgments about other practices. Cultural relativism was a response to cultural evolutionism (the theory that all cultures evolve from “savage” to “barbarian” to “civilized”), which assumed an ethnocentric view that nineteenth-century European culture was superior to all others