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		<title>Being Big and Winning Big</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone who is trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle or lose weight has to find a way to stay motivated. It&#8217;s a struggle to stay dedicated whether you&#8217;ve lost your first ten pounds or you&#8217;re well on your way to your healthy lifestyle goal. Motivation really is simply having the will to do what&#8217;s right [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone who is trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle or lose weight has to find a way to stay motivated. It&#8217;s a struggle to stay dedicated whether you&#8217;ve lost your first ten pounds or you&#8217;re well on your way to your healthy lifestyle goal. <span id="more-593"></span></p>
<p>Motivation really is simply having the will to do what&#8217;s right even when you don&#8217;t feel like it. It sounds like once you have more energy and a better support system that you will succeed in your goals. You need to take it slow and a day at a time. Rome wasn’t built in a day! </p>
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<p>Then gradually increase your time and distance. Amazingly any type of exercise helps you lose inches so that you feel better in your clothes, controls your appetite and helps give you more energy.</p>
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		<title>Managing changes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As professionals in the fitness industry, it seems that all we can rely on is the constancy of change. Just when we think we offer comprehensive programs, our competitors add new features such as salons, Tai Chi or :boxerobics.: Keeping pace is difficult. As inevitable as the occurrence of change is the accompanying negative response. [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">As professionals in the fitness industry, it seems that all we can rely on is the constancy of change. Just when we think we offer comprehensive programs, our competitors add new features such as salons, Tai Chi or :boxerobics.: Keeping pace is difficult.<span id="more-589"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As inevitable as the occurrence of change is the accompanying negative response. Because change alters the status quo and our corresponding expectations, it causes stress. We become anxious when we don&#8217;t know what is coming next.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">To thrive, we must learn to better manage change. In You Can Excel in Times of Change, Shad Helmstetter recommends a six-step strategy for dealing with change. The first three steps focus on understanding change and your feelings; the second three help you determine your action.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Step 1: Recognize and understand change. Focus on the impending change instead of avoiding it. A change rarely disappears because we avoid or deny it. Research the change to learn everything you can about it. Note the advantages and disadvantages this change has over its alternatives.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Step 2: Accept or reject the change. Too often, many of us feel that we lack control. Realize that you do have a choice and your response is your decision. Will you let this change affect you in a positive or a negative way? Regardless of whether you like change, you can accept it and make it work, or reject it or rise above it.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Step 3: Choose your attitude. Don&#8217;t let the circumstances dictate how you feel. Again, realize that you are in charge of your outlook. Take charge of how you feel, and learn to make the best of every situation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Step 4: Choose your style. Helmstetter defines seven basic styles of reacting to change. Acquiescence, or giving in to change, is accepting and making the best of the change. Partnership involves a compromise and results in an effective response to the change. Passive resistance is externally appearing to go along with the change but internally resisting it. Active resistance is outwardly trying to alter the change. A full retreat is avoiding the change and trying to get away from it (this is rarely effective). Finally, while active acceptance is going along with the change, positive acceptance is giving the change everything you have and, thereby, achieving more.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Step 5: Choose your action. Match your actions to your style. Decide how you are going to deal with the change and make it workable. Determine how you can make the most of the change so that it isn&#8217;t a constant stressor. At this point, write down the plan you are going to use for dealing with the change.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Step 6: Review, evaluate and adjust. Schedule a time to regularly evaluate your progress. This is important to make sure your are on track. Are you following your plan to deal with the change? Are there ways you can improve the plan?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Following these steps will position you as an effective manager of change, rather than a helpless victim. Helmstetter also recommends that you keep in mind the most important words of change:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Anticipate<br />
Choose<br />
Believe<br />
Be creative<br />
Maintain perspective<br />
Define your goal<br />
Take action<br />
Achieve<br />
Adapt<br />
Excel</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Filled with strong, healthy, active images, these are words of individual achievement and fulfillment. Armed with these and your strategy, you can become a better manager of change.</p>
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		<title>Improvements to Your Living Environment, Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These positive ions affect each of us differently; some of us have a higher resistance than others. Some people have been found to suffer migraine headaches, asthma, and depression when exposed to excessive positive ions. Dr. Felix Sulman, a professor of Applied Pharmacology at Jerusalem University, conducted an experiment with positive and negative ions. His [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These positive ions affect each of us differently; some of us have a higher resistance than others. Some people have been found to suffer migraine headaches, asthma, and depression when exposed to excessive positive ions.<span id="more-586"></span></p>
<p>Dr. Felix Sulman, a professor of Applied Pharmacology at Jerusalem University, conducted an experiment with positive and negative ions. His findings revealed that when a group of men and women are left in a room that contains an overdose of positive ions, they become irritable and fatigued. Yet when they are left in a room that has air conditioning and an overdose of negative ions for the same quantity of time, they experience increased alertness and relaxation.</p>
<p>Another scientist, Doctor of California, found that, &#8220;a surprisingly small amount of negative ions could kill and take out of the air, the types of bacteria that cause colds, influenza and respiratory infections.&#8221; He also noted an excess of negative ions appeared to create a calming effect. Other researchers have noted negative ions may reduce anxiety, stimulate appetite, and improve concentration.</p>
<p>How does one deal with this negative ion phenomenon? First of all, taking more trips to the ocean, the mountains, or the river would be good for starters.</p>
<p>It would also be a good idea to install a fountain or rooftop solarium in your home. Since these options are not always possible though, you may want to consider buying a negative ion generator.</p>
<p>Just as positive ions may be produce artificially by way of pollution, negative ions can be produced by way of a generator. Although ion generators are not so common in the United States, they have been used since World War II. One ionizer expert, Jim Karnstedt, states the U.S. uses ionizers on it nuclear submarines. He also states ionizers as being used more and more in food processing plants, grain storage bins, and chemical spray factories.</p>
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<p>Before purchasing an ionizer, do consider the size of the room you wish to ionize and the concentration of ions the ionizer will produce. Also look at the warranty on parts and labor and make sure it includes a list of authorized service centers. Since industry standardization has not yet been implemented, it&#8217;s very important to exercise caution when making such a purchase. </p>
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		<title>Improvements to Your Living Environment, Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why do we find such places as mountains, waterfalls, and seashores so refreshing? These areas are known to have very high concentrations of negative ions. If you remember feeling particularly energized the last time you visited a waterfall, the ocean, or a rapid river, you were probably experiencing the natural energy of thousands of negative [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why do we find such places as mountains, waterfalls, and seashores so refreshing? These areas are known to have very high concentrations of negative ions. If you remember feeling particularly energized the last time you visited a waterfall, the ocean, or a rapid river, you were probably experiencing the natural energy of thousands of negative ions. Research has shown there may be a correlation between the quantity of negative ions a person is exposed to and his or her overall sense of wellness.<span id="more-579"></span></p>
<p>What is an ion? An ion is an electronically charged particle, atom, or group of atoms. According to University of California scientist Albert P. Kruger, an ion is formed when so much energy acts on a gaseous molecule that an electron is ejected.</p>
<p>He writes, &#8220;there are ions in the air around us all the time, but changes in their concentration or in the ratio of positive to negatively charged molecules can have marked biological effects on plants and animals.&#8221;</p>
<p>According to the Ionizer Site, negative ions are generated when there is a transference of energy into the air. For example, ultra-violet light from the sun, the splitting of water into droplets by waterfalls and surf, and the natural radiation in rocks and soil are all transfers of energy that emit negative ions into the air. Hence, we tend to appreciate and relax with vacations in places by the ocean or in the mountains near waterfalls and high concentrations of rock and soil. Because of this, our immune systems function better and we enjoy better health and mental functioning.</p>
<p>Many of us live in areas that have high levels of positive ions. This is often inevitable since most population centers have high levels of industry, commerce, population, and traffic, which are all known to create positive ions and thus eliminate the negative ions from our atmosphere. Negative ions readily attach to air-born particles and clean the air by giving particles of dust, pollen, and smoke a static charge and dragging them to the first surface area to which they can cling. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.vardenafil20mg.com/sex-drive-decreased-libido-sex-advice.aspx">So, when an area has higher quantities of air pollutants &#8211; car exhaust, cigarette smoking, people breathing, etc., &#8211; the negative ions decrease in proportion to the positive ions. </a></p>
<p>In the office environment, fluorescent lighting, air conditioning systems, and electronic equipment all reduce the quantity of negative ions and instead increase the positive ions in the air.</p>
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		<title>Are Plastics Poisonous? Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children's Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seizing on the rat tests, in 1998 Greenpeace and several allied organizations stepped up their campaign against PVCs, claiming that they were dangerous to babies and small children. The European Union, although its own science advisory board said the animal test results did not mean there was a danger to humans, imposed a ban on [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Seizing on the rat tests, in 1998 Greenpeace and several allied organizations stepped up their campaign against PVCs, claiming that they were dangerous to babies and small children. The European Union, although its own science advisory board said the animal test results did not mean there was a danger to humans, imposed a ban on teethers, pacifiers, nipples and other soft plastic products that children might put in their mouths.<span id="more-575"></span> The EU began considering a total ban on plastic products containing phthalates. To date, no such ban has been imposed.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">No Grounds for a Ban<br />
In the United States, major toy makers Mattel and Disney said they were considering stopping use of soft PVCs in Barbie dolls and other products. After reports by the Koop committee and the CPSC said that there was no risk to children, and no grounds for a ban on plastic toys or medical devices containing phthalates, no regulation like that proposed in Europe has ever been considered in the United States.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Last year, the opponents of vinyl toys found fresh ammunition in studies by the National Institute of Health Sciences, which found some evidence that exposure to phthalates might cause testicular abnormalities in little boys and premature development of breasts in infant girls. A special panel decided the evidence for that was not convincing and said there needed to be &#8220;low, minimal or negligible concern&#8221; about the possibility, but recommended that further studies be made.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The weight of scientific opinion is firmly on the side of the view that phthalates, at the level at which they can be absorbed from plastic products, are no danger to human beings, including babies. The majority view of medical researchers on the subject was summarized recently by Daland R. Juberg, M.D., who heads the International Center for Toxicology and Medicine in Rochester, New York: &#8220;There is no human evidence of harm resulting from DINP exposure, either in children or adults.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">However, 11 major manufacturers of plastic products that are or might be put into small children&#8217;s mouths have discontinued making them out of plastics containing phthalates, and 8 nationwide retailers of toys or family products have stopped stocking them.</p>
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		<title>Are Plastics Poisonous? Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:59:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the second time in three years, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has declared that there is no scientific evidence for what Greenpeace and other ecological activist groups maintain &#8212; that soft vinyl plastic toys contain a dangerous poison. There may or may not be a risk from soft vinyl pacifiers and teething rings [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">For the second time in three years, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has declared that there is no scientific evidence for what Greenpeace and other ecological activist groups maintain &#8212; that soft vinyl plastic toys contain a dangerous poison.<span id="more-573"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There may or may not be a risk from soft vinyl pacifiers and teething rings &#8212; if infants hold them in their mouths for many hours &#8212; a special advisory panel to the CPSC said, but otherwise the danger to humans from a chemical known as DINP &#8212; a phthalate &#8212; is &#8220;extremely low or non-existent.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">What are Phthalates?<br />
DINP (diisononyl phthalate) and DEHP (Di 2-ethylhexyl phthalate) are phthalates &#8212; chemicals used to make polyvinyl plastic products, like children&#8217;s toys, soft and flexible. Tests with rats have shown that, at high dosages, they may cause cancers and liver damage.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Food and Drug Administration recently published a safety evaluation of DEHP, which is used chiefly to make polyvinyl medical devices soft and flexible. Its conclusion: there is little to no reason for concern about its safety.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A panel formed by the American Council on Science and Health and chaired by former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, M.D., reached the same conclusion in 1999. It said while it is impossible to state that there is no danger from exposure to any substance, the only evidence that DINP could be dangerous was from tests with rats, &#8220;which had little relevance for humans.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">DEHP in plastics used in medical devices, the panel said, had been found not to be harmful even to people who have been highly exposed to it, such as dialysis patients. Furthermore, it said, plastics made with the chemical have characteristics &#8220;that are vital to the function&#8221; of some devices.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Campaign Against Plastics<br />
Greenpeace, a worldwide organization that opposes whaling, nuclear power development, destruction of tropical rain forests, and many other activities it believes are dangerous to the future health of the planet, has been campaigning for years against the manufacture of plastic products, particularly those made of PVCs, polyvinyl chloride plastics, which are not biodegradable.</p>
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		<title>Herbs for Stress</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:43:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you are stressed and don&#8217;t know where to turn? Here are some popular herbal remedies that are said to help you beat stress! Holistic understanding: When the adrenal glands are chronically stimulated by the body&#8217;s reaction to stress … the long-term results are usually a depletion of immune, hormone and digestive systems. Herbal remedies: [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you are stressed and don&#8217;t know where to turn? Here are some popular herbal remedies that are said to help you beat stress!<span id="more-570"></span></p>
<p>Holistic understanding: When the adrenal glands are chronically stimulated by the body&#8217;s reaction to stress … the long-term results are usually a depletion of immune, hormone and digestive systems.</p>
<p>Herbal remedies: Popular anti-stress herbs include Siberian Ginseng and licorice root. Use calmative herbs such as kava root, you can also try California poppy flowering plant, valerian root and passionflower herb on a regular basis.</p>
<p>Ginseng: Siberian or Eleuthero ginseng is from a different plant group in the ginseng botanical family than American, Korean or Chinese ginseng. Unlike Chinese ginseng that gives energy, Eleuthero ginseng is used to help you adapt to stress of any kind, while maintaining balance in all of your activities. This will help you go the distance.</p>
<p>Licorice Root: Licorice is a small shrubby plant in the pea family. The root is harvested after three years. The root has potent soothing anti-inflammatory and anti-viral effects. Licorice tea works best with fatigue and shortness of breath. Licorice root should not be taken if you are pregnant or have high blood pressure. When taken for extended periods, licorice root may cause potassium depletion and sodium retention.</p>
<p>Kava: Kava has a memorable name and taste. Now that the wonderful muscle relaxing and mellowing out qualities of the herb are known in the U.S. and Europe … </p>
<p><a href="http://www.webmedshop.net/prescriptiondrugs/buy-cheap-paxil-cr-without-prescription.html">Kava is becoming one of the most popular herbs in use. If you are tense, nervous, stressed or unable to relax, this herb may be worth a try.</a></p>
<p>Healthy Habits: Detaching from the daily pressure of life is the most important factor in stress reduction. You can do this with meditation, deep breathing, visualization and stretching. Follow a natural foods diet with lightly steamed vegetables, grains, legumes and a little meat if you desire. </p>
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		<title>A Model for Your Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You know they watch and mimic you. They use your phrases, they carry a bag because you carry one, and they hate cauliflower since you hate it. They will probably approach exercise the same way you approach it. If you show them that working out is a normal and fun part of life, they&#8217;ll be [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You know they watch and mimic you. They use your phrases, they carry a bag because you carry one, and they hate cauliflower since you hate it. <span id="more-564"></span></p>
<p>They will probably approach exercise the same way you approach it. If you show them that working out is a normal and fun part of life, they&#8217;ll be more likely to make it a lifelong habit themselves.</p>
<p>&#8220;The number one person kids look up to is the parent. Making physical activity a family affair teaches children to value a healthy lifestyle,&#8221; says exercise physiologist Shannon Sukovaty as quoted in August 2012&#8242;s Colorado Parent magazine.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.infertilitytreatmentplanet.com ">Start exercising now while they are young, and they will most likely follow a healthy lifestyle when they get older.</a> </p>
<p>My four-year-old son loves to ask me about my running time and he cannot wait to get big enough to join me. I&#8217;m looking forward to that, too.</p>
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		<title>Good Ethics Is Good Business. Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:47:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Resolving moral decisions In this charged and changing environment, managers must develop the ability to successfully resolve these right-right decisions. Fortunately, there are some models to use for guidance. Consider some of the following: 1. The state/government. When faced with the decision of how to allocate resources, governmental institutions rely on established policies and institutional [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Resolving moral decisions</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In this charged and changing environment, managers must develop the ability to successfully resolve these right-right decisions. Fortunately, there are some models to use for guidance. Consider some of the following:<span id="more-559"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">1. The state/government. When faced with the decision of how to allocate resources, governmental institutions rely on established policies and institutional structures, such as the judiciary branch for resolving disputes between individuals, and the legislative branch for making policy for the common good.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">2. The church/religious institution. Inherent in religion is the fact that all believers share a common unifying belief; therefore, when conflicts arise, adherents can say, &#8220;What does our belief system say about this?&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">3. The family. In the last third of the 20th century, the family has undergone a lot of change. Gender roles, once written in stone, have become more flexible, and responsibilities are being shared. Families deal with the challenge of choosing between several alternatives by adapting their individual roles to best accommodate the situation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">What will you do?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You will have to make decisions by considering not only profit and loss, but also human and environmental elements. When you are faced with a right-right decision, consider adopting one of the institutional models to guide you. Then, follow these steps:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">1. Set clear policies and enforce them consistently.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">2. Get all staff members to buy into the vision.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">3. Be flexible about authority and responsibility.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Ultimately, the situations that you face, your staff members and your particular dilemmas will be unique. Resolving them with integrity and to everyone&#8217;s satisfaction will be a challenge, but can be done if you have your beliefs and priorities already in place.</p>
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		<title>Good Ethics Is Good Business. Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is often said that honesty is the best policy. This statement emphasizes the importance of honesty, while also implying that the most important reason to be honest is because it is in your best interest. Another good saying is, &#8220;Good ethics equals good business.&#8221; When deciding between two alternatives, one obviously right and one [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">It is often said that honesty is the best policy. This statement emphasizes the importance of honesty, while also implying that the most important reason to be honest is because it is in your best interest. Another good saying is, &#8220;Good ethics equals good business.&#8221; When deciding between two alternatives, one obviously right and one obviously wrong, the choice is easy.<span id="more-555"></span> In these cases, good ethics is good business. The less-easy problems arise when managers face genuine ethical dilemmas. Not only do they have a problem to solve, they must solve it with the added baggage of being ethical.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Making ethical decisions</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When making ethical decisions, managers need to adjust their thinking and divide up the decisions they need to make. These decisions can be divided into the following three categories:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">1. Ethically neutral decisions. An example of an ethically neutral decision is what kind of tile to use in the locker room or what color shirts your staff members should wear.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">2. Ethically obvious decisions. Ethically obvious decisions are usually easy to classify. The decision of whether management should expose workers to toxic material or put members in an unsafe situation are obvious.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">3. Ethically ambiguous decisions. In reality, most business decisions are ethically ambiguous &#8212; not black or white. For example, most alternatives to a decision also have pros and cons. None are necessarily &#8220;right&#8221; or &#8220;wrong.&#8221; Because the alternatives have pros to them too, these could be considered &#8220;right-right&#8221; decisions. An example could be where to locate a new facility. One location might offer the advantages of an adjacent river and few local environmental regulations, but may be possibly harmful to the environment. The other location might be an existing building that could be readily adapted to the planned use, but with many burdensome and costly environmental regulations.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The changing frontier</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When faced with an ethically ambiguous, or right-right decision, the current economic environment will play a major role in where the line between ethical and unethical business will be. For example, when times are good and employment is high, people have the luxury of being moral. In times of layoffs, downsizing and cost cutting, the focus becomes the bottom line.</p>
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