PHIL 331 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Whistleblower, Alex Christensen, Fiduciary
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The question we need to ask, then, is whether the benefits of membership in a profession are sufficient to warrant being asked to bear the risks that seem to accompany professional obligation. Module 7: part 2 - professionals within organizations. In this section, we will investigate the range of obligations to which professionals can be subject, and the ways in which those obligations can conflict. In particular, we will look at the particular moral tensions inherent in the practice of professionals working within business organizations. At the end of part 2, you should be able to: describe the main characteristics of situations that constitute a "conflict of interest. , describe a reasonable moral stance regarding the relative strength of professionals" key obligations. Please read this commentary before the assigned readings. This section will give you a general introduction to the conflicting obligations facing professionals, as well as providing you with guidance regarding what to watch for in the readings.
