Sentences with phrase «ethical practices as»

The code represents the minimum in ethical practices as each member strives to promote and protect Dachshunds.

In 2011, Charity Navigator added 17 metrics, focused on governance and ethical practices as well as measures of openness, to its ratings methodology.

Her experiences on the California Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association Ethics Committees, and various professional licensing boards enhanced her appreciation of the importance of training mental health professionals to conceptualize ethical practice as a process of decision - making rather than a set of rules.

I am a Realtor and have been in business for 15 years and have additional previous 25 years very ethical practice as a Professional engineer.

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The story quotes Bob Walker, vice-president of Ethical Funds at Northwest & Ethical, as saying that keeping the two roles «has become standard practice, not just best practice.»

And as more fast - casual chains sign onto the movement as a way to sell themselves as standing for more ethical animal welfare practices, more rivals may feel pressure to adopt similar standards.

As the «pay for work» practice is especially prevalent at the commodity - sourcing level of the food supply chain, the «No Fees» initiative initially focused on promoting ethical recruitment in palm oil and seafood sourcing, and has now scaled up to include companies in the electronics, apparel, and extractives sectors.

These registrations require the advisor and the firm to follow specific rules of conduct and operations such as, client confidentiality and adhering to ethical practices.

State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon says her concerns about Verletta White's ethical conduct and questions about Baltimore County schools contracting practices are so great that she must reject the county board's decision to hire her as the district's permanent superintendent.

Third, many women theologians are using insights and practices from feminist theology in order to address broader social and ethical questions confronting the church, such as globalization, care of the earth, and the shifting patterns of work and family.

They were regarded as practices of a pagan past from which the Hippocratic tradition, assimilated into and reshaped by Judeo - Christian ethical thought, rescued humankind for two millennia.

As a derivation from the meta - ethical character of every claim to moral validity, the specific practice of moral discourse both implies and is implied by — and, in that sense, belongs to — a principle that constitutes social action universally.

They may frequently engage moral questions in institutional contexts where the theological warrants for a specific ethical issue may not be honored — as when they advise on matters of medical ethics, public policy and ecological practice.

Spelled out in a lengthy lead editorial entitled «Evangelicals in the Social Struggle,» as well as in books such as Aspects of Christian Social Ethics, Henry's understanding of Christian social responsibility stressed (a) society's need for the spiritual regeneration of all men and women, (b) an interim social program of humanitarian care, ethical proclamation, and personal, structural application, and (c) a theory of limited government centering on certain «freedom rights,» e. g., the rights to public property, free speech, and so on.18 Though the shape of this social ethic thus closely parallels that of the present editorial position of Moody Monthly, it must be distinguished from its counterpart by the time period involved (it pushed others like Moody Monthly into a more active involvement in the social arena), by the intensity of its commitment to social responsibility, by the sophistication of its insight into political theory and practice, and by its willingness to offer structural critique on the American political system.

We can rebut Reagan's assumption that religious practice automatically guarantees moral virtue and justifies favoring the ethical views of conservative over liberal Christians, Jews or agnostics on such specific issues as school prayer.

As a Christian, as a stockholder, and as one who believes in the American system, I also think it is a duty to raise serious questions about the ethical practices of some American companies which seem to be exploiting the natural resources of some of the small and powerless countries of the world, again sowing there the seeds of a deep enmity which we will someday have to reaAs a Christian, as a stockholder, and as one who believes in the American system, I also think it is a duty to raise serious questions about the ethical practices of some American companies which seem to be exploiting the natural resources of some of the small and powerless countries of the world, again sowing there the seeds of a deep enmity which we will someday have to reaas a stockholder, and as one who believes in the American system, I also think it is a duty to raise serious questions about the ethical practices of some American companies which seem to be exploiting the natural resources of some of the small and powerless countries of the world, again sowing there the seeds of a deep enmity which we will someday have to reaas one who believes in the American system, I also think it is a duty to raise serious questions about the ethical practices of some American companies which seem to be exploiting the natural resources of some of the small and powerless countries of the world, again sowing there the seeds of a deep enmity which we will someday have to reap.

As Matthew points out, in the vast majority of cases, the word «abomination» (typically the Hebrew, toevah, which is used in Leviticus 18 and 20) refers to what the Israelites associated with the idolatrous practices of the Gentiles, leading Old Testament scholar Phyllis Bird to conclude that «it is not an ethical term, but a term for boundary making,» with «a basic sense of taboo.»

It called for a dialogue on abortion among Catholics — a dialogue that would acknowledge this situation of pluralism, not only in regard to practice (Catholics have about the same proportion of abortions as Protestants in the United States), but in regard to the ethical state of the question.

Annually, all OTA Trade Members must sign the Association's Code of Ethics, a statement of the common values of this Association, to guide us in the decisions we make as businesses and individuals and to assist us with our responsibilities to the principles of organic agriculture and ethical business practices.

When it comes to sustainability, factors such as responsible sourcing and ethical farming practices were just as important as environmental factors to consumers, while some also equated organic and non-GMO with health, added Kerry.

As well as highlighting industry best - practices in ethical sourcing and food ingredients, this North American edition aims to showcase popular approaches to measuring ecological impacts.&raquAs well as highlighting industry best - practices in ethical sourcing and food ingredients, this North American edition aims to showcase popular approaches to measuring ecological impacts.&raquas highlighting industry best - practices in ethical sourcing and food ingredients, this North American edition aims to showcase popular approaches to measuring ecological impacts.»

Taking it a step further, he travels to Germany and Austria every three weeks to make certain that all the companies with which he does business are operating under appropriate and ethical business practices, ensuring that My Organic Formula maintains the highest level of safety, as well as an adequate supply of the products you love!

Nestlé, which has been designated as the «Least Ethical Company» globally, is infamous for practices including destruction of water resources; aggressive marketing of infant formula and other baby foods in violation of the World Health Organization's International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent WHA resolutions; trade union busting and infiltrating public interest organizations critical of Nestlé's predatory practices.

Considering that the practice is widespread an ethical dilemma would arise as the control group of mothers would not be educated about how to express and store their colostrum and if their infant became hypoglycaemic artificial infant milk based on cow's milk, with all its proven association with Type 1 diabetes, would need to be given.

Because of the well established risks and the lack of encouraging outcome data, such practice must be labelled as inadvisable and experimental with all ethical safeguards that pertain to clinical experimentation.

Seven family practice physicians and one emergency room physician in Santa Fe, New Mexico struggle with their consciences as they examine the ethical and human rights issues of infant circumcision.

Just as we support access to safe and legal abortion, as well as access to parenting resources and support, should we not demand access to ethical adoption practices?

First came the news that former Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker (R) will have to testify next month about his role in a land acquisition deal with Wal - Mart — a fact Democrats immediately sought to exploit as evidence of questionable ethical practices by the Republican.

Since when did it become the ethical practice of any responsible and respected lawyer committed to the rule of law, independence of the judiciary, the independence of the legal profession, constitutionalism and democracy to resort to the print and electronic media as the medium of arguing an appeal or review of the decision of a Court of law he has lost?

«Expanding scientific knowledge and protecting the ethical practice of science could find no better partnership — together AAAS and Sigma Xi will further enrich opportunities for members in and outside the scientific community and deepen our commitment to advance science and engineering,» said Holt, who also serves as the executive publisher of the Science family of journals.

This project will develop ethical principles and guidelines, as well as draft best practices for the use of remote sensing and volunteered geographic information (VGI) in crisis situations.

My Ph.D. research was part of a larger study — Living Changes in the Life Sciences: Tracing the «Ethical» and the «Social» within Scientific Practice and Work Culture — at the University of Vienna's Department of Social Studies of Science, with Ulrike Felt as project leader.

Many medical students are using electronic health records (EHRs) to track former patients but the practice, which students report as being educational, raises some ethical questions, according to an article published online by JAMA Internal Medicine.

Collins, who points out that the commitment of the genome project to address ethical issues as well as generate data came at the project's inception, describes four categories of questions: Fairness and privacy; implementation of new medical practices based on genomic data (e.g., genetic testing); use of human subjects; and public education.

This practice is held to be ethical, so long as consumers have given informed consent.

Recommendations for Good Scientific Practice and the Consumers of VR - Technology,» by writing, «One of our main goals was to provide a first set of ethical recommendations as a platform for future discussions.»

The author of the review states it is easy to incorporate music and singing into nursing practice, as they are widely available, inexpensive and non-controversial, with minimal ethical, legal or cultural concerns.

However, it is well appreciated by all that responsible conduct, as opposed to misconduct, encompasses many other aspects of ethical behavior in the practice of scientific research.

Mats Hansson is the director of the Centre for Research Ethics & Bioethics at the University of Uppsala and has conducted extensive research in biomedical ethics as principal investigator in multi-disciplinary research projects dealing with issues ranging from ethical, social and legal aspects of the implementation of genetic diagnosis in clinical practice and the use of human tissue materials in research, to clinical and medical ethics.

Predictably, the lack of comprehensive guidance has resulted in uncertainty and markedly different interpretations as to permissible ethical practices in CRTs, both within and across countries.

Continuing with what the ANA has designated as the «Year of Ethics», this year's them for National Nurses Week is «Ethical Practice, Quality Care»

Possible topics draw from yogic texts as well as the experience of teachers and students, including the healing benefits of yoga to body, mind and spirit; the daily practice; mindfulness; ethical behavior; nutrition and cleansing; positive thinking; mastery of our thoughts; energy work and enlightenment.

Comments: Essential Living Foods is a company that also stands out for its dedication to fair, ethical, and holistic business practices, as well as optimally health and environmentally conscious products.

The fashionable retailer known for its simple yet stunning designs as well as for it's dedication to sustainable and ethical practices...

It may not all be transparent, but I aim to work with as many brands who have a social, environmental and or ethical code of practice.

Alongside the designers at Estethica, Raeburn is proving to be a pioneer as well a designer, leading the charge on the main stage in ethical and sustainable production practices.

Corner describes the London College of Fashion as being centred around the development of ideas, with the staff and students using fashion, alongside cultural and historical practice, to challenge social, political and ethical agendas.

Ethical fashion can also be a term to cover cruelty - free and vegan practices, meaning that no animals are harmed or used as part of the production of clothing.

VERIZON COMMITMENT AND VALUES Wireless Code of Conduct as a resource on ethical business practices.

Sallekhana (IAST: sallekhanā), also known as Samlehna, Santhara, Samadhi - marana or Sanyasana - marana; is a supplementary vow to the ethical code of conduct For most people the easiest practice to consistently fulfill will be the traditional one, to abstain from meat on all Fridays of the year.