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(Moral Awareness) You are more likely to recognize moral issue when these three things
happen: correct answers >peers consider it morally problematic
>moral language is used when problem is presented
(ex: boss says I have an ethical problem)
>Decision could cause serious harm to others
(ex:intensity of harm
(Moral Judgement)
8 issues/characteristics of sound ethical decision making correct answers 1: Gather the Facts
(look around, do your homework)
2:Define the ethical issues(sit down and think about the obvious and the secondary ethical issues)
3: identify the affected parties
4: identify the consequences (what would the impact of your decision be on others)
5: identify the obligations
6: consider your character and integrity (think os someone with good integrity/character and
what they would do)
7: Think creatively about potential actions (consider alternatives)
8: Check your gut (if i did this...)
1. Gather the Facts correct answers (look around, do your homework)
2: Define the ethical issues correct answers (sit down and think about the obvious and the
secondary ethical issues) Ask questions about what issues are involved.
points of ethical conflict may go back to the conflict between consequential and deontologist
approaches
3: identify the affected parties correct answers consequentialist: identify all those stakeholders
who will experience harm or benefit
deontological: whose rights are involved and who has a duty to act
Also, putting yourself in others shoes
Test potential decisions with affected parties
4: identify the consequences correct answers (what would the impact of your decision be on the
affected parties)
Long term vs short term consequences
Symbolic consequences: what message will a decision send?
, Consequences of secrecy: think about potential consequences if the decision was made public
5: identify the obligations correct answers identify obligations involved and the reasons for each
one
think in terms of values, principles, character, or outcomes
"Pat shouldn't break her promise to her boss. If she does, the trust between them will be broken.
Promise keeping and trust are important values in superior-subordinate relationships"
6: consider your character and integrity correct answers (think of someone with good
integrity/character and what they would do)
identify the relevant moral community and what it would advise.
Begin by identifying relevant professional or societal community, then determine how they
would evaluate the decision
DISCLOSURE RULE
7: Think creatively about potential actions correct answers (consider alternatives)
think outside the box
8: Check your gut correct answers pay attention to your gut, but don't let it make your decision
for you
Ethical Awareness Example correct answers Students are doing online research, The technology
makes it easy to find up to date information, download it, and cut and paste it right into paper.
Students overlook the fact that they may be plagiarizing.
Academic integrity policies in college
euphemistic language correct answers using mild language in an attempt to soften harsh
language, NEUTRAL
we name actions in ways that minimize their ethical overtones
EX: No-doc loans, vs Liars' loans
(Group NORM) "Everyone is doing it" correct answers an excuse that can be used by the
individual or by the work group.
(Group NORM) Rationalizing Unethical Behavior correct answers this gives you reasons that the
group is telling you, "oh well we have all these twelve excuses" in attempt to prove why it is
ethical
(Moral Awareness) You are more likely to recognize moral issue when these three things
happen: correct answers >peers consider it morally problematic
>moral language is used when problem is presented
(ex: boss says I have an ethical problem)
>Decision could cause serious harm to others
(ex:intensity of harm
(Moral Judgement)
8 issues/characteristics of sound ethical decision making correct answers 1: Gather the Facts
(look around, do your homework)
2:Define the ethical issues(sit down and think about the obvious and the secondary ethical issues)
3: identify the affected parties
4: identify the consequences (what would the impact of your decision be on others)
5: identify the obligations
6: consider your character and integrity (think os someone with good integrity/character and
what they would do)
7: Think creatively about potential actions (consider alternatives)
8: Check your gut (if i did this...)
1. Gather the Facts correct answers (look around, do your homework)
2: Define the ethical issues correct answers (sit down and think about the obvious and the
secondary ethical issues) Ask questions about what issues are involved.
points of ethical conflict may go back to the conflict between consequential and deontologist
approaches
3: identify the affected parties correct answers consequentialist: identify all those stakeholders
who will experience harm or benefit
deontological: whose rights are involved and who has a duty to act
Also, putting yourself in others shoes
Test potential decisions with affected parties
4: identify the consequences correct answers (what would the impact of your decision be on the
affected parties)
Long term vs short term consequences
Symbolic consequences: what message will a decision send?
, Consequences of secrecy: think about potential consequences if the decision was made public
5: identify the obligations correct answers identify obligations involved and the reasons for each
one
think in terms of values, principles, character, or outcomes
"Pat shouldn't break her promise to her boss. If she does, the trust between them will be broken.
Promise keeping and trust are important values in superior-subordinate relationships"
6: consider your character and integrity correct answers (think of someone with good
integrity/character and what they would do)
identify the relevant moral community and what it would advise.
Begin by identifying relevant professional or societal community, then determine how they
would evaluate the decision
DISCLOSURE RULE
7: Think creatively about potential actions correct answers (consider alternatives)
think outside the box
8: Check your gut correct answers pay attention to your gut, but don't let it make your decision
for you
Ethical Awareness Example correct answers Students are doing online research, The technology
makes it easy to find up to date information, download it, and cut and paste it right into paper.
Students overlook the fact that they may be plagiarizing.
Academic integrity policies in college
euphemistic language correct answers using mild language in an attempt to soften harsh
language, NEUTRAL
we name actions in ways that minimize their ethical overtones
EX: No-doc loans, vs Liars' loans
(Group NORM) "Everyone is doing it" correct answers an excuse that can be used by the
individual or by the work group.
(Group NORM) Rationalizing Unethical Behavior correct answers this gives you reasons that the
group is telling you, "oh well we have all these twelve excuses" in attempt to prove why it is
ethical
