Introduction to Ethics

Primary Discussion Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Choose one of the following TED talks to review and discuss below: 

• Jessica      Shortall: How America Fails New Parents -and Their Babies
• Glen Henry: What I've learned being a stay at home dad

Using the video you watched, answer the following questions:

• Describe a time when you had difficulty balancing your professional responsibilities with your personal responsibilities (family, personal wellbeing, service to community, etc.).
• Do you think businesses have an ethical obligation to support the needs of families by providing flexible working hours, remote positions and/or extended family leave?   Why or why not?
• Can supporting employees’ family life be beneficial to a business or corporation? Why or why not?