They are only seeking for short-term benefits from their operations without considering the future of their company. Evading investigating, poor treatment of employees and substandard products shows a poor management team in the company who do not consider long-term benefits of the company (Sleeer, 2012)
So most of the time people buy genetically modified food without even knowing the potential threats associated with the chemically treated crops, which are being produced with the help of genetic modification. (Bhuiya 60-64) In addition to that, most of the organizations advertise that the transgenic compounds are good for health because they increase the nutritional content of the food; genetic modification may leads toward the inactivation of a number of nutrients that are present in the crops that are grown in a conventional manner
For example, the plants produced through genetic modification can pollinate with the conventionally produced plants and can make them genetically modified as well. (Kaplan 1-15) In addition to that, the genetically modified crops that were developed with a strong ability to resist herbicides, so that a large amount of strong weed killers can be used of them, have enabled the weeds to develop strong resistance against the herbicides and hence these genetically modified crops have led towards the production of 'super weeds' which are very difficult to control
People were also concerned about the health hazards that are associated with the consumption of the genetically modified food but they showed wore concern about the massive environmental hazards that can result from the genetic modification of crops. (Kitzinger and Davison 6-32) Conclusion Genetically modified crops are considered as great inventions by the advocates of science and technology but this technology is confronted with a number of ethical issues
The unique characteristic of these crops was that they contained genes that were obtained from sources that did not belong to their specie. (Krimsky 11-26) The scientists, in recent years, have been confronted with a number of issues regarding the use of Genetic modification of crops as these crops can have adverse effect on ecological system, bio diversity, seed markets etcetera
As the sufficient information is not provided publically regarding the content and the effects of the genetically modified food, the probability of inactivation of the natural nutrients that are present in the food through genetic modification and the allergens that might be introduced in the human body because of the consumption of genetically modified food. (Marx 3-5) One of the major ethical issues related with the free usage of genetic modification in the production of the crops is the potential and unknown health hazards that are associated with the genetically modified crops and which the consumer has to confront after he or she consumes such food
This plant was adapted by the European farmers and they modified it so that its production may align with the agricultural and growing conditions of Europe. (Payne and Peters 5-8) In the era of 1800s, Gegor Mendel, who was an Austrian botanist and plant scientist, did a successful experiment of cross breeding the traits of Pea, such as color height and size of pea
The positive point associated with the utilization f genetic engineering in the production of plants is that with the help of this technology different nations would be able to produce food that is sufficient enough to reduce the mass hunger that prevails in the world. (Ryan 6-17) The integration of genetic engineering in the production of crops is confronted with a number of controversies in different nations of the world
These drugs are mainly developed for the treatment of cognitive disabilities and improving the quality of life of patients with brain injuries and neuropsychiatric disorders. This report endeavors to review the impact that such drugs have in both healthy and neuropsychiatric individuals and the overall implications on the society as a new development in the field of psychology (Sahakian & Morein-Zamir, 2011)
One of the methods is the use of double-blind placebo-controlled studies that require an individual to measure several facets of cognition like attention, executive functions, and memory. According to research, methylphenidate is seen to improve spatial working memory performance in young and adult patients suffering from ADHD (Cakic, 2009)
The writing reports that the briefing is part of the "Decade of Behavior," an American Psychological Association-led initiative that focuses on the impact of behavioral and social sciences' in solving societal problems, including safety issues.(Boutelle, 2006)
It is very necessary that Diversity-skilled group workers exhibit awareness of any possible negative emotional reactions toward Indigenous Peoples, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanics, Latinos/Latinas, gays, lesbians, bisexuals, or transgender persons and persons with physical, mental/emotional, and/or learning disabilities that they may hold. They are willing to contrast in a nonjudgmental manner their own beliefs and attitudes with those of Indigenous Peoples, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanics, Latinos/Latinas, gays, lesbians, bisexuals, or transgender persons and persons with physical, mental/emotional, and/or learning disabilities who are group members (Haley-Banez, Brown, & Molina, 1998, Section II)
I agree with the need to do a self-assessment as stated by Rapin. Routinely a "self check" is necessary to make sure that ones values, beliefs and theoretical orientation and how these impact upon the group, particularly when working with a diverse and multicultural population are perceived by oneself and others (Rapin, 1998, a:3)
Although Apple products are highly expensive; but still they are the most demanded products of the present times. Apple has achieved this brand value strength through its highly innovative product and process designs (Apple, 2012)
It cannot be said that Apple is not familiar with the working environment and industrial patterns which Foxconn has instituted at its workplace. The fact is that Apple wants to increase its financial performance by producing its iPhones and other products at the cheapest rates while selling them at the highest prices in the market (Enderle, 2010)
On the blame of child labor by the Media, society, and international agencies, Apple's Tim Cook said that Apple is a socially responsible corporate entity which has more concern for the society and its customers rather than its profits. He argued that Apple is familiar with the unethical business practices which Foxconn had instituted at its workplace (Hinks, 2012)
These companies constitute vendors and suppliers of raw material and spare parts that are manufactured for large scale brands from the local and international markets. These companies outsource different projects from the production operations in order to save their costs of production by getting benefit from the lowest rates of child labor (Hyatt, 2012)
Therefore, it has forced it to bring improvement in its working conditions if it wishes to continue its services with Apple. Taking the services of Fair Labor Association (FLA) is another significant step which Apple has taken to perform regular audits of its suppliers and production houses (Snyder, 2012)
A second school argues that business organizations make use of the resources of the community and earn huge profits from their use. Therefore, they are under an ethical and moral responsibility to invest in the community and to preserve its integrity (Duska, 2006)
Customers have been growing willing to pay a premium for ethically sourced and manufactured products, which have helped to make ethical sourcing economically feasible as well. Apart from individual effort, there is growing pressure to increase collectivist efforts to change buying habits (Low & Davenport, 2009)