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Ethics is blurrier than fiction: Do the means justify the ends?

Explore ethical principles, theories, and concepts through movies.

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In business ethics, do the means justify the ends, or do the ends justify the means? Looking at the concept of ‘utilitarianism’, how strictly should the following rule be adhered to? That is, is unethical behaviour acceptable if the results are in the interest of the ‘greater good’?  Should we focus on the actions, or should we focus on the outcome? The movie The Art of Racing in the Rain is used to discuss this concept.

Includes 10 quiz questions

Have a look at our other Ethics is blurrier than fiction episodes:

·        Exploring informed consent

·        How values impact the morality of decision

·        Diversity in the workplace

·        The use and abuse of power

·        Does “scope of practice” have a gray area? – coming soon

·        The ethical considerations of work-life balance– coming soon

Course Details

Duration: 1 hour

Presented by: Nicola Keeve

Materials included:

  • 2 Ethics CPD's

Prerequisites: None

Price (South Africa): R531.00

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