Ethical Principles
Define "ethics"
Ex: the basic principles that govern your behavior; what tell us what's right or wrong.
Having to choose between a red shirt or a white shirt at the store.
Regular
What ethical principle means that you own up to/take responsibility for your actions?
Accountability
Why is it important to respond to ethical dilemmas?
Ex: It can make you a better person; it can make you feel more satisfied/better about yourself; problems usually get worse when avoided.
Give an example of an ethical dilemma
Responses will vary but must involve something that includes having to choose between right and wrong.
Which ethical principle means:
Reliable; deserving the confidence of others.
A. Ethics
B. Trustworthy
C. Accountability
Trustworthy
Your friend asks to copy your homework.
Ethical
What ethical principle describes a person who is just as he or she seems; someone who is open and truthful when communicating?
Transparency
What is the first step in responding to an ethical situation?
Identify the dilemma (situation)
How many steps did we discuss when responding to an ethical dilemma?
7
What is a benefit of following ethical principals?
a. They are restrictive
b. They simplify your decision-making process
c. The eliminate the need for decisions
They simplify your decision-making process
You make plans to go out with friends but don't have any money. You find $20 in the hallway at school that day.
Ethical
Describe "integrity" in your own words
Ex:
Being honest.
Doing what's right, even when no one is looking.
What is the second step in responding to an ethical dilemma?
Get the facts
Describe what your intuition (gut) has to do with responding to an ethical situation.
It can help you determine which solution "feels" right
Name 2 major consequences of unethical behavior?
Possible answers:
Lost trust
Legal problems
A Poor reputation
A bad example
Two of your friends ask you to make plans for the same day and you have to decide which one to commit to making plans with because you can't fit in both.
Regular
Name four (4) Ethical Principles that we've discussed
(Respect, Fairness, Viability, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trustworthy)
Why should you figure out who's affected in an ethical situation after you get the facts?
Ex: So you know who could get hurt and who should take action.
What is the next to last step in responding to an ethical situation?
Make and implement your decision
Name 2 reasons for ethical dilemmas
Possible answers:
Pressure from others
Desire to prove yourself
Conflicting values
Greed
Lack of consequences
What are the characteristics of ethical dilemmas?
1. There is a right and a wrong choice
2. Someone or something could be hurt.
3. They often deal with what's legal
Describe "viability" in your own words.
Making sure that your actions are helpful in the long term (run) not just the short term (run).
Ex: Are your actions good for you in the long run?
What is the last step in responding to an ethical dilemma?
Reflect on the outcome
How do you recognize an ethical dilemma? How do you know that you are facing one? Hint: 3 questions that we need to ask ourselves
1. Could someone/something get hurt?
2. Is there a right or wrong choice?
3. Are ethical principles being violated?