Ethical Theroy
When is a decision is made to produce the greatest good for the greatest number?
What is Utilitarianism
A commander delays an operation because of concern for families and children in the area.
What is Ethics of Care?
(focus on relationships and human impact)
A company creates a new policy but first considers how it would affect all employees equally, especially those in lower positions.
What is Rawl's?
(fairness / justice)
This model involves step-by-step ethical decision-making.
What is Baird?
A soldier refuses to carry out an order that would harm innocent civilians, even if it could help win the conflict.
What is Kantianism?
(following moral rules no matter the outcome)
A supervisor allows a struggling employee extra time on a project because they are dealing with personal issues.?
What is Ethic of Care?
(focus on relationships and empathy)
Two Simple Principals are
Everyone Should be equal right to basic liberties
Everyone should have fair equal opportunity
What is the Rawl's Theory?
Before acting, a leader gathers intelligence, identifies who will be affected, and evaluates possible outcomes.
What is Catharyn Baird
A manager is asked to cut costs and decides to lay off a small group of employees to keep the company stable for everyone else. Which ethical approach supports this decision?
What is Utilitarianism?
(benefits the majority, even if a few are harmed)
A decision is made based on empathy and relationships.
Ethic of Care
Before making a major military decision, a leader considers how it would affect everyone equally, including civilians, soldiers, and vulnerable populations.
What is Rawls (fairness / justice)
An employee refuses to manipulate data, even though it would help the company succeed.
What is Kantianism?
(following moral rules regardless of outcome)
Making decisions without knowing your position in society is called what?
Veil of Ignorance
A military leader approves a strike that could end a conflict faster, even though it may result in some civilian casualties.
What is Utilitarianism?
(greatest good for greatest number)
Before making a major company decision, a manager gathers facts, identifies who is affected, and evaluates possible outcomes.
What is Catharyn Baird?
(ethical decision-making model)