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Define Ethics |
The study of what we understand to be good and right behavior and how we judge those behaviors.
Set of Standards of Conduct that Guide Decisions and Action Based on Duties Derived from Core Values |
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Related to and generally interchangeable with our ideals about values and moral behavior. |
Ethics |
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Who defines the ethics of decisions and actions? |
Society NOT individuals |
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Core beliefs we hold regarding what is right and fair in terms of our actions and our interactions with others. |
Values |
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True or False Personal Values are the same as military core values. |
False |
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Values we attribute to a system of beliefs that help us define right from wrong, good versus bad is called? |
Morals |
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True or False Values get their authority from something inside of us. |
False, values get authority from something outside of us like a higher being or authority. |
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Situations where one is forced to choose between two alternatives. |
Ethical Dilemma |
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The art of observing those moral obligations and precepts that is appropriate to a person's role within the military profession. |
Military Ethics |
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The American military ethics is designed to put principle above _____. |
Self-interest |
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Keys to viability of ethics? |
Personal Integrity Moral Courage |
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Airman Nader refuses to cheat on test because this action would violate his value of honesty and integrity. Is Airman Nader acting ethically? |
Yes |
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Airman Oatman believes in honesty, loyalty, justice and commitment. This is an example of? |
Values |
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In the past people have had to make a choice, to steal bread to feed their family or to starve. People knew stealing is bad and against the law but letting their family suffer from starvation and possibly die make this situation an ______. |
Ethical Dilemma |
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What directive gives Airmen the definition of ethics? |
DODD 5500.7-r Joint Ethics Directive
Says ethics are standards by which one should act based on values. |
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What are the primary ethical values? |
Honesty Integrity Loyalty Accountability Fairness Caring Respect Promise Keeping Responsible Citizenship Pursuit of Excellence |
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The AF core values are ____ and _____ in the profession of arms. |
Universal and Unchanging |
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Traits such as courage, honesty, responsibility, accountability, justice, openness, self-respect, and humility are examples of which core value. |
Integrity First |
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The willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking is which core value? |
Integrity First |
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Essence of our commitment to the nation and reminds us that military service is a calling is which core value? |
Service Before Self |
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True or False Self-interest, personal agendas, and careerism embodies the core value of service before self. |
False |
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What are the three O's? |
Owning- know who and what you owe Ordering- of ethical priorities Oughting- should and shouldn't do |
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What are the three P's? |
Principle- truth telling and honor Purpose- mission and duty People |
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What are the 3 R's? |
Rules- ethical guidance
Results- or consequences of decisions and action beforehand
Realities- circumstances which influence if the rules are followed |
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What are the 3 D's? |
Discern- after making moral decision, reject all unworthy alternative Declare- describing the situation as accurately as possible Do |
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Dr. Toner's principles are? |
3 O's 3 R's 3 D's 3 P's |
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Dr. Toner's principles give NCOs a framework for? |
Thinking Acting Behaving Ethically |
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The 3 P's provide the perspective for the way of thinking about ? |
The 3 O's |
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Are the order of the 3 P's important? |
Yes, switching the order would negate the entire process. |
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The 3 R's provide ____ when considering the Os? |
Guidance |
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Ethical leaders should behave in a way that? |
Aligns with their purpose, personal or organizational.
Conduct themselves with pride, and high self-esteem. |
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Self-esteem is a mixture of? |
Personal pride and humility. This creates confidence when faced with ethical dilemmas. |
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Ethical leaders develop trust and commitment through ___ and ____. |
Words Actions |
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To promote ethical climate and foster ethical behavior what three principles should be used? |
1. No rewards for unethical behavior 2. Sanctions and forgiveness for mistakes 3. Take appropriate action when dealing with dereliction of duty |
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What are the 3 qualities individuals must possess to make ethical decisions. |
1. Recognize ethical issues and to reason through the ethical consequences of decisions while being able to see 2nd and 3rd order effects.
2. To look at alternative view points and decide what is right in a particular set of circumstances.
3. Deal with ambiguity and uncertainty. Make decision on best information available. |
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What are the steps to ethical framework in decision making? |
1. Recognize ethical issue 2. Get the facts 3. Evaluate the alternative actions 4. Make a decision and test it 5. Act and Reflect on the outcome |
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In the ethical framework, step 3, what principle is helpful? |
Prudence First- Justice Second
Prudence- Ethical Justice-Legal |
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What are ethical traps? |
Confusion or uncertainty as to what actions or behaviors to take because of conflicting opinions and values. |
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Name the Ethical Traps |
Ethical Relativism Loyalty Syndrome Worry over Image Drive for Success |
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Joe made a decision because it was what he felt was right not following the military rule and regulations. This is an example of what ethical trap? |
Ethical Relativism |
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Mack decided to commit an act against his values and morals because his supervisor, who he respects, asked him to. |
Loyalty Syndrome |
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Jane decided to sabotage her coworker in order to retain her reputation and standing. This is an example of which ethical delimma? |
Worry over Image |
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Pike refuses to fail, he will get the new job position at all cost. This is an example of which ethical dilemma. |
Drive fro Success |
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Define Ethical Leadership |
Demonstration of appropriate conduct through personal actions and relationships and the promotion of such conduct to subordinates through 2 way communication, reinforcement, and decision making. |
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Ethical leadership includes promoting ___. |
AF core values through goals, actions, and behaviors, developing trust and commitment through words and actions. |
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Ethical Codes of Conduct AFI 36-2618 |
Enlisted Force Structure outlines roles, responsibilities, and expectations for enlisted members in each enlisted tier and describes official terms of address for enlisted members. |
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Ethical Codes of Conduct AFI 36-2909 |
Professional and Unprofessional Relationships Establishes command, supervisory and personal responsibilities for maintaining professional relationships between AF members and Civilian Employees of the Department of Defense. |
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Ethical Codes of Conduct Airman's Creed |
Provides tangible statement of beliefs that Airmen can hold dear.
Focuses on and identifies a spirit- war fighting ethos- transcends time. |
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Ethical Codes of Conduct Professional Development Guide |
Resource created as a reliable reference for promotion studying and used as a daily guide throughout an Airman's career. |
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Ethical Codes of Conduct Code of Conduct |
Ethical Guide w/ 6 articles Deals with captivity |
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Ethical Codes of Conduct DOD Joint Staff Guide 5260 |
Service Member's Personal Protection Guide: Self-Help Handbook to Combating
Assist US military personnel who find themselves isolated from US control in peacetime. Detention by unfriendly governments or captivity by terrorist groups. Survive situations with honor. |
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Ethical Codes of Conduct Joint Ethics Directive, DODD 5500.7 |
Standards of Conduct A directive that establishes guidance for Standards of Conduct that applies to all US gov. employees. |
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Ethical Codes of Conduct Joint Ethics Directive, DODD-5500.7-r |
Describes and discusses ethics and values. Ethics as standards by which one should act based on values. Deals with core beliefs like duty, honor, and integrity that motivate attitude and actions. |
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Ethical Codes of Conduct Uniformed Code of Military Justice |
Ethical guidance by clearly describing what is considered a crime in the military. Promotes justice, assist in maintain order and discipline. |
