The Gene Screen
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By using a method called genetic screening, which involves blood tests, employees could be spotted who have the potential to be affected by various chemicals in the work place, and then those employees could be utilized in other areas of the workplace where they would not be exposed to the dangerous substances. While the technique, now in its infancy, does have many potential benefits, there are also potential dangers. The tests could be used as ways to justify discriminatory hiring practices, and could reduce the motivation to correct those workplace hazards. While the technology will not be ready for commercial use for several years, the controversy surrounding the use of genetic testing is expected to continue.
Publication Name: Inc.
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0162-8968
Year: 1984
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The spirituality of solidarity and total quality management
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The moral foundation of total quality management (TQM) is solidarity or the view that a person attains spirituality in his contributions to his fellow men rather than personal and material gain. TQM is based on the same principle as solidarity. Both assume that each person craves to be recognized as a responsible person who wants to cooperate with others for the common good. TQM fails when it is not based on solidarity.
Publication Name: Business & Professional Ethics Journal
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 0277-2027
Year: 1995
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The scientist's world
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A description of the scientific method and how scientists think and work is presented. Science is compared to politics and law, and the philosophical and social trends that have alienated the public from science are examined.
Publication Name: Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1092-2172
Year: 2000
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