Rationalizations & Justfications
Claiming unethical actions are acceptable because they serve a supposed ‘greater good’ is a common fallacy associated with what?
rationalizing wrongdoing for short-term benefit
Trying to hide wrongdoing instead of admitting it draws what biblical parallel as seen in the story of Adam and Eve?
Concealing sin?
Choosing to ignore the ethical problem gives short-term personal safety. This is true when people do what in the workplace?
avoid immediate conflict
Prioritizing honesty and truthfulness even when inconvenient.
What is integrity
Standing firm on ethical principles, even under threat of personal harm, is a demonstration of what?
Moral courage
Minimizing responsibility or shifting blame to avoid ethical consequences could be classified as what
deflecting accountability
Justifying disobedience by claiming a good intention behind the act is the demonstration of what
Rationalizing sin, like King Saul
taking action to uncover unethical behavior may threaten job security. What should one do when faced with this situiation?
face the risk professionally
Recognizing responsibility to protect those harmed by unethical behavior.
What is stewardship of people and community?
Refusing to compromise faith or integrity for convenience or pressure exemplifies what?
Steadfastness in values
Altering information for strategic purposes while ignoring accuracy is what form of ethical malpractice
manipulating facts for convenience or profit
Using power or authority to cover up wrongdoing would be called what?
Abusing influence, like King David’s cover-up.
Addressing issues helps prevent harm to the community and environment. In striving to prevent harm to your community, a company does what?
protecting others from the consequences of wrongdoing.
Understanding that environmental harm violates moral duties to God’s creation.
stewardship of the Earth?
Taking action to help other despite potential personal risk is a great example of what?
protecting the vulnerable through courageous choices
Downplaying the severity of ethical violations to reduce perceived risk is considered minimizing the risk of what?
wrongdoing
Pretending to be righteous while doing harm is a demonstration of what?
Hypocrisy, like the Pharisees?
Ignoring ethical violations can lead to long-term legal and reputational harm.
What is creating future risk for self and company?
Evaluating actions based on eternal principles rather than short-term gain.
considering God’s eternal perspective
Speaking truth to leaders when unethical decisions are made exemplifies what?
confronting wrongdoing despite potential fears
Normalizing unethical practices by saying “everyone does it” is known as what?
using societal norms to justify dishonesty
Speaking truth to power despite personal risk draws a comparison to what biblical parallel?
Having prophetic courage, like when Nathan confronted David?
Acting with integrity may strengthen company culture and credibility over time.
What is promoting long-term ethical standards?
Choosing righteousness even when facing potential loss or pressure.
obedience to God over self-interest
Relying on faith and principle to guide decisions in challenging circumstances is an example of what?
trusting in God for strength to do what is right