Discussion

  Globalization and Its Ethical Implications [WLOs: 1, 2, 3, 5] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 5]

Prepare: Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review the following Week 1 and Week 2 required resources that focus on globalization, ethics, and moral reasoning. This will assist you in examining your own development of ethical and moral responsibilities as they relate to your Final Paper and its topic.

Read these articles from Week 1:

· From Globalism to Globalization: The Politics of Resistance (Links to an external site.)

· Globalization, Globalism, and Cosmopolitanism as an Educational Ideal (Links to an external site.)

· Transnationalism and Anti-globalism (Links to an external site.)

Read these articles from Week 2:

· Introduction to Global Issues (Links to an external site.)

· A Global Ethics for a Globalized World (Links to an external site.)

· Virtue Ethics and Modern Society (Links to an external site.)

· Classical Stoicism and the Birth of a Global Ethics: Cosmopolitan Duties in a World of Local Loyalties (Links to an external site.)

Reflect: The change of our world from a local economy to a national economy to a global, international economy means that increasingly diverse populations will have to work together to achieve common goals. However, as the economy becomes increasingly global, local economies and people may suffer economic disadvantage or may find themselves marginalized from the rest of the world. Globalization creates ethical dilemmas for which we will need to find solutions.

Write: For this discussion, address the following prompts:

· Explain the implications of globalization.

· Identify at least two ethical issues that go along with the global societal topic you have chosen for your final essay.

· Explain how globalization contributes to or affects these ethical dilemmas.

· Propose solutions to these ethical dilemmas that are feasible financially, socially, and culturally.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length, which should include a thorough response to each prompt. You are required to provide in-text citations of applicable required reading materials and/or any other outside sources you use to support your claims. Provide full reference entries of all sources cited at the end of your response. Please use correct APA format when writing in-text citations (see  In-Text Citation Helper (Links to an external site.) ) and references (see  Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) ).

Response Ron Mask

Hello class and professor,

· Explain the implications of globalization.

When it comes to globalization, I think we all think of the global economy. There are multiple implications of globalization involving the world we live in, the condition of the economy, and food availability. Global issues are everywhere and we all experience them (Bhargava, 2006). Our economy can be affected, our environment, the things we're capable of doing as well as our decision making, but more at a higher level. With globalization, it has relevancy to climate change because it can affect it.

· Identify at least two ethical issues that go along with the global societal topic you have chosen for your final essay.

The first ethical issue that I would choose would be sustainability. The second ethical issue that I would choose would be pollution.

· Explain how globalization contributes to or affects these ethical dilemmas.

Globalization is responsible for how much commerce has expanded during different time periods. Globalization has provided transportation for merchants to sell their merchandise. With the manufacturing of transportation, this can lead to people possibly becoming contaminated with different gases and chemicals. The Earth receives many disadvantages as well because it is taking it all in. We all should work together to try to ensure that we don't damage the environment more than we need to if possible. Smoke is emitted from different transportations as well.

· Propose solutions to these ethical dilemmas that are feasible financially, socially, and culturally.

People have different views on what can be done to help lessen climate change. The most popular way to lessen climate change is to stay away from energy sources that are man-made or non-renewable because they can lead to pollution and discharges. It would be beneficial if we all used an energy source that is sustainable. I think we should continue to try to find new ways to lessen climate change so the world will be healthier.

Global Issues for Global Citizens : An Introduction to Key Development Challenges, edited by Vinay K. Bhargava, World Bank Publications, 2006. ProQuest Ebook Central,  https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ashford-ebooks/detail.action?docID=459339 (Links to an external site.) .

Response Alyssa

Hi Class, 

· Explain the implications of globalization.

According to Bhargava (2006), “Globalization can be understood as a driving force affecting many global issues, from migration to fair trade to debt relief” (p. 2, para 1). These global issues include the economy, human development, our environment, natural resources, safety and security, and governance. As the interconnectedness of our world continues to grow through financial trade, the opportunity to “tap into more and larger markets” worldwide and increase incomes is also expanding significantly (Bhargava, 2006). However, this growth brings unequal gains and opportunities for our society. One concern specifically is financial stability. Globalization threatens economic stability and may lead to high unemployment rates, heightened migration, and social conflict (Bhargava, 2006).

· Identify at least two ethical issues that go along with the global societal topic you have chosen for your final essay.

· Explain how globalization contributes to or affects these ethical dilemmas.

· Propose solutions to these ethical dilemmas that are feasible financially, socially, and culturally.

My societal topic focuses on pollution. Air pollution presents many risks to human and environmental health. Globalization presents an increased transport of goods and services, resulting in increased emissions, habitat destruction, and invasive species, all of which contribute to all forms of pollution (Stobierski, 2021). Another issue lies within economic specialization. According to Stoberski (2021), a “...side effect of globalization is that it allows nations and geographical regions to focus on their economic strengths, content in knowing they can turn to trading partners for goods they don’t produce themselves” (para 7). While this specialization increases efficiency, overspecialization may result in deforestation, habitat destruction, or increased use of natural resources. Specific examples include illegal deforestation in Brazil due to the high demand for cattle ranching, overfishing leading to aquatic pollution, and an over-dependence on coffee, fruit, and other crops contributing to habitat loss (Stobierski, 2021). The most effective solutions involve implementing government and organizational policies to minimize these adverse effects. For example, Bhargava (2006) discusses the removal of lead additives to reduce air pollutants. In addition, there must be changes made that involve using less polluted energy fuels. 

Alyssa 

References 

Bhargava, V. K. (2006). Introduction to global issues. In V. K. Bhargava (Ed.), Global issues for global citizens: An introduction to key development challenges.1-22.  http://ebookcentral.proquest.com (Links to an external site.)

Stobierski, T. (2021, April 15). Effects of Globalization on the Environment. Business Insights Blog. https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/globalization-effects-on-environment 

Discussion 2

  Ethics and Moral Development [WLOs: 1, 2, 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3]

Prepare: Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review the Week 2 required resources that focus on ethics and morals. This will assist you in examining your own development of ethical and moral responsibilities.

Read the articles:

· A Global Ethics for a Globalized World (Links to an external site.)

· Virtue Ethics and Modern Society (Links to an external site.)

· Classical Stoicism and the Birth of a Global Ethics: Cosmopolitan Duties in a World of Local Loyalties (Links to an external site.)

· Responsibilities of an Educated Person (Links to an external site.)  [Blog post] by jwood00

· Moral Education for a Society in Moral Transition (Links to an external site.)

· Decision Procedures for Ethics: DEAL Carrying on Without Resolution (Links to an external site.)

Reflect: Take a deeper look at your own life and determine which experiences have inspired ethical and moral reasoning. Were there any huge influences in this process?

Write: For this discussion you will address the following prompts:

· Explain what it means to be ethical as it relates to personal, academic, and professional growth.

· Provide at least one ethical dilemma you have encountered, and describe how the issue was resolved.

· Describe how your general education courses have influenced your ethical values.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length, which should include a thorough response to each prompt. You are required to provide in-text citations of applicable required reading materials and/or any other outside sources you use to support your claims. Provide full reference entries of all sources cited at the end of your response. Please use correct APA format when writing in-text citations (see  In-Text Citation Helper (Links to an external site.) ) and references (see  Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) ).