Ethical Dilemma
- 2. Meaning Doug Wallace – A dilemma occurs if one has to make a choice among following alternatives Significant value conflict among different interests Alternatives are equally justifiable Consequences on stakeholders Rushworth Kidder – In ethical dilemma, the toughest choices are right vs right
- 3. P.Kidder – They are genuine dilemmas precisely because each side is firmly rooted in our basic core values Truth vs Loyalty Individual vs community Short term vs long term Justice vs mercy
- 4. Ethically questionable situations Joseph & Jimmie Boyett Stealing of company’s products Misuse of power Application of personal expenses to official budgets
- 5. Salient Features of ethical dilemmas Uncertain outcomes Multiple choice and alternatives Mixed consequences Direct/Indirect involvement
- 6. Approaches of resolving E D Utilitarian – Greatest benefits for largest number of people Universalism – Rule based – Good intentions always result in good outcomes ultimately Care based approach – with those who are in official relationship Virtue Ethics – While performing any action he/she should develop virtues
- 7. Methods to resolve E D Define the problem and recognize the moral issues. Determine who will be affected by the decisions and your role Collect information on how the problem occurred Isolate illegal issues and separate right vs wrong Make the tough choice - Truth vs Loyalty Individual vs community Short term vs long term Justice vs mercy
- 8. 6 Approach Care based Rule based End based Virtue based Find out if there are any other ways out Decide and act Review of the decision
- 9. Platinum Standard of Ethics Scoft W Ventrella Is it legal or illegal ? How fair it is ? At the end of it all, how will I feel about myself? Does your character match your decisions? Do you follow – Practice what you preach Be careful in all your actions. Examine implications if your actions are taped, recorded and reported Keep your word. What is your commitment level Develop and sustain integrity – courage/self-discipline and control/honesty/morality/kindness/fairness/ generosity/inner mind to be strong to make you incorruptible.
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