Framing and Resolving the Problem

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Investigate utilitarianism on the internet and answer the following questions: (write at least 3 paragraphs)
- Where did this ethical theory originate from?
- What are the basic ideas of this theory?
- How can we apply this ethical theory to our personal and professional lives?
Read the case study “Allowing defective chips to go into the market” on the internet at http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/DefectiveChips.aspx#solep. Comment on the creative middle way solutions presented in the case to solve the problem. (use the template: Evaluating the Case Study)

Question 1:
Demonstrates knowledge of principles/code of professional ethics	20
Establishes an understanding of ethical concept of Utilitarianism	10
Clearly presents applications of ethical ideas of Utilitarianism to any profession	20
Question 2:
Demonstrates knowledge of principles/code of professional ethics	10
Recognizes ethical issues and applies ethical reasoning to the resolution of these issues	Excellent	Competent	Needs Improvement
	Identifies ethical issues; applies standard ethical approaches to an ethical issue and can articulate several positive and negative resulting consequences	Identifies ethical issues; applies standard ethical approaches to an ethical issue in a simple manner with limited analysis of the consequences	May identify ethical issues but does not use standard ethical decision-making approaches or uses personal opinion to evaluate the issues. Alternatively, does not identify ethical dilemmas or value the importance of professional ethics.
	30	20	10
Provides a well written report (Use submission template and include citation of source if applicable)	10
Total	100

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