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Combines Ethical decision-making and ethical behavior, and occurs both in individual and organization

Ethical Leadership
Core beliefs what we hold regarding what is right and fair in terms of our actions and interactions with others.
values

What we understand to be good and right behavior

ethics
Values we attribute to a system of beliefs that help define right from wrong.

morals
Situation where one is forces to choose between two alternatives, both can be either right or wrong or combination of the two.

ethical dilemma
the belief that nothing is objectively right or wrong and the definition of right and wrong depends on the prevailing view of the individual
ethical relativism
those values and expected rules of the profession that are appropriate to actions taken within the military environment
military ethics
An organization that exemplifies professionalism and values

ethically minded organization

Identify- interpret the situation




Analyze- compare the known factors associated with the requirement of following ethical principles




Reconcile- solve the ethical dilemma by applying the 5 steps of decision making


Diagnose dilemma

O-owing, ordering, oughting


P- Principle, Purpose, People


R- Rules, Results, Realities


D- Discern, Declare, Do

Dr. James H. Toner Ethics

Three O's

owing- know who and what you owe


ordering- moral structure and ethical priority


oughting- airman ought to know what is right

Three P's

Principle- Truth-telling and honor


Purpose- mission accomplish and duty second


People- fellow citizens, airmen, and soldiers

Three R's

Rules- give ethical guidance


Results- outcome of not following the guidance


Realities- recognize the importance of the situation

Three D's


Discern- the truth at right times


Declare- the truth as you have discerned it


Do-what you have discerned and declared

shame-If actions publicized how would you feel


Community- would you want your peer,neighbor


Legal- Could you face legal action


Situation-Could you explain you action as unique


God-Would you want to religious leader know


Consequences- Will the end justify the mean

Dr. Toner's Six Test

Analyze






Ethical Traps

-Ethical Relativism-decision based on personal belief, not military rules and regs.


-Loyalty Syndrome- decision based on feeling for person or unit


-Worry over image- decision based on concern of reputation


Drive for success- win at all cost

Reconcile




5 step Ethical decision-making process

interpret the situation


analyze all the factors


think about ethical traps and make decision


implement decision


monitor and enforce


No reward for unethical behavior


Sanctions and forgiveness for mistakes


Take appropriate actions for dereliction of duty


Apply prudence first; justice second

Supporting Principles