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11 Cards in this Set
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2 ways to think about Ethical decision making
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Prescriptive
Descriptive |
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Prescriptive Approach
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Derived from ethical theories in philosophy and offers decision making tools.
Conscientious Moral Agent |
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Descriptive Approach
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relies on psychological research to describe how people actually make ethical decisions
instead of focusing on WHY they make them |
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Ethical Dilemma
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situation where 2 or more "right" values are in conflict
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Focus on Consequences
(Goal Ethics), Utilitarianism, Consequentialist |
Consequentialist Theories
Utilitarianism is the best known consequentialist theory--states that an ethical decision should maximize benefits to society and minimize harms--what matters is the NET balance of good consequences from a choice |
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Challenge with consequentialist approach
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hard to obtain/quantify the data to incorporate into your decision making (data from stake holders)
the rights of a minority group can be easily overlooked/sacrificed (slaves in the south) |
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Focus on Duties, Obligations, Principles--Deontological theories
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<b>Deontological Theories</b>
deo = duty says certain moral principles are binding regardless of the consequences associated with a decision deontological auditor would "blow the whistle" ultimately costing thousands of people their jobs a consequentialist auditor may not blow the whistle because in the LR he could save a good company and thousands of jobs |
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Focus on Integrity
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<b>Virtue Ethics</b>
focuses on the moral integrity of the person, not necessarily on the decision itself. Considers an actor's motivations, character, and intentions (something not discussed in Deontological or Consequentialism) |
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the Disclosure rule
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How would you feel if your behavior appeared on _________? or in front of ______?
community standards DO exist for most situations--most of us truly know what these are. |
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8 steps to sound Ethical Decision Making
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1. Gather the facts
2. Define the ethical Issue 3. Identify the Affected Parties (stakeholders) 4. Identify the consequences -Long-term vs. short-term outcomes -Symbolic consequences -consequences of secrecy 5. Identify the obligations 6. consider your character & integrity 7. Think creatively about potential actions 8. Check your gut feeling--follow the spirit |
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appearance of a conflict of interest can be just as damaging as an actual one
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interesting
avoid the appearance of evil |
