In this week’s journal, the discussion focuses on identifying a right versus right moral dilemma and a right versus wrong moral dilemma. In addition, the discussion addresses theories of moral reasoning (i.e. Kant’s rule-based morality). This discussion is well timed as I’ve recently identified the moral reasoning theory that resonates with me. In reading the articles assigned for this week, there are several examples provided for both types. These examples allowed me to consider my experiences with such dilemmas. For example, my example of a right versus right moral dilemma was a decision of whether or not to share with my team about an upcoming company-wide layoff. On the one hand, I knew several team members were single parents or one income
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Being torn between wanting to help her colleagues and her professional obligation reminded me of the aforementioned example. In terms of management or leadership roles, I could certainly identify with Steve Lewis moral dilemma versus Peter Adario (Badaracco, 1997). Not only in terms of racial identity but also in gender equality. The old adage, “this man’s army” carried over to the other military branches. I often felt I had to take on the tougher assignments to prove that I was more than just a strong African-American …show more content…
Thankfully, I haven’t had to but I do stand by my decision with my right versus right moral dilemma. As a manager, you encourage your employees to have a positive attitude but be prepared. I adopted a motto of… if you stay ready, you do not have to GET ready. Be prepared. Consider the consequences when you aren’t prepared.
Moreover, I learned from my right versus wrong dilemma that I could have handle that situation better. I should have consider alternatives, more acceptable course of actions, and how to be pragmatic (i.e. four-question framework). Making the right ethical decision is not an easy task. It is fraught with challenges. Having an understanding of one’s ethical model can help format the decision making process. As philosopher, Josiah Royce remarked “…If you want to know the whole ethical truth, you can find it only in the moral insight. All else is caprice” (Goodpaster, 1983,
Being torn between wanting to help her colleagues and her professional obligation reminded me of the aforementioned example. In terms of management or leadership roles, I could certainly identify with Steve Lewis moral dilemma versus Peter Adario (Badaracco, 1997). Not only in terms of racial identity but also in gender equality. The old adage, “this man’s army” carried over to the other military branches. I often felt I had to take on the tougher assignments to prove that I was more than just a strong African-American …show more content…
Thankfully, I haven’t had to but I do stand by my decision with my right versus right moral dilemma. As a manager, you encourage your employees to have a positive attitude but be prepared. I adopted a motto of… if you stay ready, you do not have to GET ready. Be prepared. Consider the consequences when you aren’t prepared.
Moreover, I learned from my right versus wrong dilemma that I could have handle that situation better. I should have consider alternatives, more acceptable course of actions, and how to be pragmatic (i.e. four-question framework). Making the right ethical decision is not an easy task. It is fraught with challenges. Having an understanding of one’s ethical model can help format the decision making process. As philosopher, Josiah Royce remarked “…If you want to know the whole ethical truth, you can find it only in the moral insight. All else is caprice” (Goodpaster, 1983,