The concept of human dignity
Human dignity
Behaviourism
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Abstract
The concept of human dignity is wide and broad to comprehend fully. It features the perspective of social values and status on legal, ethical, political, and economic fields and businesses. With the current wave of business integration and advancement in the world, the notion of human values and status acquire thorough acclaim, thus becoming more contested than before. The ethical and legal implications also appear to be challenged to a great extent. There seems to exist two and different deontic understanding of terms like human dignity among individuals. It implies that the concept of human dignity is a mere virtue. The entire paradigm would also present this aspect as housing two broad dimensions with critical obligations on one side and justice considerations on the other. Human dignity in business orientation is a crucial consideration for adherence.
Introduction
According to Cafferky, 2017, a great number of conceptions try to explain the issue of human dignity. There is a wide application of knowledge and information on political, cosmology, and anthropological fields of study as key platforms in which the sense of human dignity applies the most. According to a significant number of research activities, the aspect of human dignity is advantageous in differentiating human beings from other creatures. The entire notion sets a limit and control for a greater elevation of human beings to be considered super and knowledgeable. Ideals that revolve around radical potentiality associated with basic individual entitlements or rather their rational humanity also set another level of discourse on human dignity. Extensive, dramatic, and different normative credentials exist to organize the concept of human dignity. Many scholars suggest that the whole idea can be a connect adhering to ideas of sanctity, self-respect, prosper, flourish, personhood, and autonomy. Therefore, the concept of human dignity will further lead to production, although, at different times, compelling and strict limitations as well as empowerment of a person. It is seemingly potential for use to enhance the expression of core commitments based on open and liberal political encounters.
Moreover, ethical and legal implications can be consequently based on antagonistic trends of thoughts and philosophical analysis of the whole idea on human dignity. The ideology of human dignity cannot thus be separated from legal philosophy, political and moral debates. Selective reconstruction without featuring biblical patterns will also be offering a deficient form on the description of the entire concept. The analysis of human dignity can also be focused based on people’s behavioral patterns as described by the Behavioural theory of management and leadership. This paper, therefore, bases its argument on the motivational theories as describ3ed by Cafferky (2017) in the journal of management and leadership theories in scripture narratives: An editor’s outline of opportunities for further study.
Literature review
Numerous literature sources discuss the concept of human rights in depth. The rights and protection of human dignity are provided in many national and European conventions that are recognized internationally. Numerous constitutions and national laws also declare the necessity for the respect of human dignity. The Charter of the Fundamental Rights of the European Union, as well as the Convention on Human Rights, also offers wonderful insights on the same idea. These sources declare that human beings have the right to life. They also need to be given a chance to express their integrity as human beings. Thirdly, they are not supposed to be subjected to any form of slavery, forced working activities, torture, or any miserable form that can degrade and humiliate them(Holmerova et al., 2007). The sources show that many of the aspects of human rights are interrelated and offer similar information.
In 2010, a review by Caplan showed that people might seem to be repulsed due to torture since it encompasses humiliation and degradation. According to this study, many people within certain business orientations will not be productive due to the underpinning situations and conditions in which they are subjected. According to the behaviorism model on management and leadership, leaders who engage in such deteriorating actions affect their workers and thus portraying a lack of understanding of human rights, values, and considerations.
Researchers such as Holmerova et al., 2007 suggest that the underlying concept of human dignity is not easy to define. Horton and Marmot in 2004 also presented similar suggestions on the definition of human rights. Due to the different suggestions and declarations, some feel that the entire issues lack meaning, and hence it is useless on matters about bioethics. They also point out the idea that it can be communicated focusing on the individual’s respect and autonomy. The essence of this disclosure is that only individuals can feel the affection upon facing challenging conditions and situations from various business settings.
The possible overlap between human rights and personhood presents another wave of consideration depending on the differing opinions. The questions of whether human rights is a concept if innate consideration or rather something attributed to an individual seem to initiate another trend requiring discussion and explanation. There is need for explaining whether dignity can be described as a property of a person or whether it is the way people react to others. Also, Marmot, 2004, asks whether dignity can be affected depending on how a person’s dignity is affected by another. Jacobson, 2007 asks whether the sense of human dignity can be alienated as something that is lost or destroyed and thus losing its possessive ability.
The answers to the above questions remain unclear. It is due to the possible competing definitions and explanations of the terms human dignity. Researchers such as (Holmerova et al., 2007) suggest that it is always easy to define the constitution on violation of a dignity other than providing satisfactorily the clear definition of dignity. Scientist like Jonathan Mann embarked on division of violations of dignity so as to be able to achieve to its definition and meaning. In his characterization, it is shown that he focuses on the aspects on innate considerations in a person. The first division is on one being insufficiently acknowledged or ignored. In this case, other people’s attributes towards a person’s identity seem to be featured. According to behaviourism, person actions can only be felt by others. They are the vital pillar that helps in shaping one’s actions, thus enabling people to adjust in their environment. Secondly, he shows that the second division focus on a person being seen as just a member of the family or group. In this case, an individual will act in ways to fit in the context as dictated by the natural surroundings. Thirdly, Mann highlights that one’s space appears to be transgressed involuntarily. It is during these moments when individuals fail to understand the dimensions upon which their identities are being subjected. Fourthly, it is humiliation. In this, concern, people will face difficult moments due to undesirable and miserable occasion in their life.
According to the literature review by Jacobsen in 2007, there appears possible different and seemingly contradicting ways in which dignity is perceived by writers. Some view it as an objective occurrence and also as a subjective phenomenon. It is an inherently intrinsic and extrinsic concept. It has been at the center of enabling clear and static views, contingent and dynamic in orientation upon achievement of an individual’s goals. Human dignity, social dignity, personal dignity, and basic dignity emerge as key appellations that further confuse many people. However, Jacobsen strives to condense all of these in two vital concepts, inclusive of social dignity and human dignity. The conceptualization of these ideologies is now provided in the next heading on the conceptual framework.
A conceptual framework for business leaders
In business enterprises, the concept of human dignity seems to be highly adopted. The majority of business leaders try to elucidate their understanding of the term “human dignity” to address personal matters in the business. To achieve the desired goals and targets in these business premises, it is thus vital to embrace the ideology to a greater extent. Also, human dignity has been used in the public law to shape the understanding of political, legal and moral discourse. There exists a characteristic expression within the preliminary quotations of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966. The rights for this publication emanate from the fundamental inherent nature of human person and the animating concern for recognition of the rights of human beings. There are equal and inalienable freedoms and fairness to all individuals and members forming the human family, thus declaring a foundation of justice, peace, and democracy in the entire globe. There are other numerous assertions that present a common reference point within the contemporary literature focusing of a similar perspective of human dignity. It is a representation of a possible connection or instead of a bridge between the various ideas emanating from peace, justice, and freedom.
Following the interdisciplinary studies on human dignity, an imperative potentiality in the regulating human rights and bioethics play a crucial role. For instance, humanitarian and equality laws serve a significant role in bridging the concept of human rights and its implications in business set-ups. As some motivational theories will assert, human dignity relates strongly to equality, individual status and liberty. There is a clear implication of the interstitial and conjunctive function across different normative systems.
Human dignity fits well in a diverse range platform. Across the different business environments, this notion is well-received to meet particular designed practical and critical interrelation activities. Domestic, regional, and international corporations employ a universal principle in addressing this phenomenon. Both morality and positive law appear to become quite challenging to separate. In many business enterprises, different norms, values and general principles become connected. It is shown that this concept of human dignity should be treated with seriousness since it is useful in explain human dignity. Any reconstructions process of the complex expression of human rights in international premises has to consider the role of the persons therein. The comprehensive legal laws and implications for political and moral guidance and governance are explained through the adoption and embrace of knowledge. The presence of interstitial management provides another foundational account in the explanation of human rights.
There are “dignitarian” harms to observe in many business orientations due to a lack of proper understanding of how to handle and treat humankind. Exhibition on existing linguistics suggests essential information similar to normative practices that focus on human dignity.
In contrast to the actions witnessed in healthcare laws, this concept of businesses would provoke a degrading work if not well described.
Examples (biblical text)
According to the Journal review on one of the “motivational theories” by Cafferky, M.2017, Christian business scholars have tried to explain the concept of human dignity in adherence to biblical inclusions. Certain chapters and verses seem to shape the manner in which these scholars present their ideas on the understanding and conceptualization of the scripture records. To justify their belief, they ought to elaborate on key verses that compliment business ethics under the guidance of motivational theories. It is due to this idea that the behaviourism theory acquires much acclaim in this paper. Cafferky finds essential contemporary theories in the Bible that ought to be illustrated to help students and instructors in addressing the entire paradigm on human dignity.
He describes the behaviourism aspect by quoting positive and negative reinforcement. All these types of reinforcement lead to particular comparative punishment and later lead to extinction of the particular behaviour. The Bible becomes a very useful source of information to assist in attaining responses herein. For instance, in the gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, Jesus tells the people about the parable of talents. The parable in this chapter presents a situation where different individuals are seen to act differently. It can be easily said that these people in the excerpt are acting in accordance to their level and degree of human dignity. There are those that can use their talents to benefit themselves and other as well. These people may not recognize their capability but through their actions, they can realize positive outcomes. The embrace of one’s talents can be described as a positive reinforcement in the behaviorism context. Moreover, the behaviours of these people can be effective in the event of declaring success. Similar attribute can be witnessed in business management and leadership. There are particular theories that discuss the qualities of a leader to be able to manage their business.
In the first book of Samuel chapter 19, the Bible presents another vital example of behaviourism. David is rewarded after fighting the Palestine named Goliath. The reward can be factored in a positive reinforcement according to behaviourism motivational theory. It is through this reward that even later in appointed as a leader among the Israelites. Although he is very young, the dignity to serve and treat people well is maintained for a long time in the character. An example of negative reinforcement is also observed in the Bible.
Discussion
Ethics seem to provide a good perception of human dignity. It is also well recognizes by various motivational theories as being in the centre of ravel the desired traits and characteristics of human beings in their work area. Business platforms need to embrace the notion of human dignity such that the businesses survive and experience returns in the required time. The aspect of inner perception in human beings seems to be the critical questions that many people will ask. Answers to their questions are shown to depend on the degree of understanding of the entire helm. It is difficulty to address some ambiguous questions when in reality human beings are humiliated in different surroundings.
Therefore, behaviourism theory seem to fit in the explanation of the term human dignity since it address the attributes that people or rather individuals will be occasioned to achieve. However, the outcomes of any action will depend on the nature of perception that the affected individuals and also the pioneers of the act view it in a broad dimension. There will be high chances that extinction will occur when an undesired behavioral pattern is punished for having been attempted. It is such individuals who learn in the negative manner, however, their response is deemed towards achieving recognition of human dignity.
Additionally, there are central and vital practical differences in embracing legal laws, ethics and also politics in offering sound meanings on the concept of human dignity. Much pressure emanates from the present view of disciplinary incommensurability. Analytically, the adoption of human dignity in the field of work is based on the nature of application of particular credentials on ethics, politics and legal laws. The field of research is held to describe proper conceptual frameworks as well as offer methodological answers to the questions that arise on the human dignity predicament. The disclosure on whether human dignity can be addressed as single or a mixture of several concepts also requires proper answers. This paper offers a focal stand on the concept of human dignity upon making a keen follow-up on identical motivational theory “Behaviourism.” The study will be directed by the management and leadership theories and the inclusion of biblical perspectives as described by Michael E. Cafferky, 2017.
The Journals reviewed on the subject of behaviourism and motivational theories in general, it is evident that close relationships exist. The various theories are directed towards addressing the concerns of human dignity and the manner in which particular values and virtues are applied to safe human beings in their business enterprises. These perceptions are unique and similar, not forgetting their acceptance in different regions of the world. The behaviorism theory is thus advocated when addressing such issues because it offers an imminent or rather a forthcoming event in one’s life.
Conclusion
To wrap up this paper, it has been evident that some authors recognize different types of human dignity. Also, there are different motivational theories used in the explanation of the various approaches. However, leadership patterns in an organization offer the best method in which the different levels of personnel in those organizations will behave, and consequently treating other employees in the company. Both students and instructors must focus on a changing environment to adopt the aspect of human dignity without contemplation and complications. Many people define human dignity in different ways. However, what matters is the realization of the innate perception of an individual towards the concept of human dignity.