Legal and Social; Ethics Assignment
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BUSINESS 201
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Philosophy
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Dec 16, 2024
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1.Briefly describe the three ethical theories (9 points), Kidder's four types of value conflicts (8 points), and Gentile's fourcommon rationalizations presented in your textbook. ( 8 points)a.The first ethical theory is consequences based approach: this presents the concept that one's actions are to be judged right or wrong solely based on their consequences; consequences are based on the amount of happiness or unhappiness created; that each person’s happiness counts as the same.Then there is a principles based approach: Stating that there are principles,such as rights and justice that matter over consequences; “ One’s duty of the means to an end is important.” Then lastly there is Virtue Based Approach: Questions such as, “what character traits makes someone a good person? What specific personal virtues are important?”b.Truth versus loyalty is one of the four types of value conflicts. Truth holds integrity, honestly, candor, where on the other hand loyalty includes commitment, responsibility, or even promising keeping. Individual vs. community can be seen reflecting “us” versus “them” or “others” vs “one’s self”. In a given matter can be reflected as the smaller group vs. the larger group or party. Short term vs long term makes reference to “now versus then.” This type reflects difficulties rising from immediate needs while against future goals or prospects. Lastly there is justice versus mercy, which is commonly seen in many situations. Justice holds on the notion of fairness, equity, and as stated, “sometimes an even-handed application of the law.” This is going against the hallmark of mercy, such as empathy, love, and compassion. c.Standard practice or status quo: “everyone does it” Thai argument assumethat an action is acceptable simply because the majority of people engage in it of it is something that is new or hasn’t been done for a long time; Materiality refers to the argument that an action is not material, or that is does not matter, it is simply insubstantial, and does not hurt anyone; Locus of responsibility involves one's locus of responsibility. Responsibility refers to our sense of who we think should act in a citation or who is requiring us to act in a situation; Locus of loyalty - it is noted thatloyalties can conflict. At the same time we simply do not want to be fair to one person but also not want to harm another. This one assumes that loyalty to one group necessarily means display to another.2.Identify the theory and views of ethics that most closely reflects your ethical perspective and explain why you identify or agree with that perspective. (4 points)a.I most closely tie myself with the principles based approach much more than the others because it allows for the flexibility and ability for interpretation based on a situational manner and encourages betterness and innovation. The primary emphasis is the focus on theintended outcome rather than on the compliance of rules. I think this allows for the principles to still be set in place and relevant while taking a new perspective especially since so much is changing daily.It can create and encourage creative solutions to complex problems. 3.Discuss your core beliefs and the forces that shape your values and otherwise lead you to use one rule or theory over others. (4 points)
a.I do heavily believe and am deep down a hard empathetic person. I believe that we sometimes need to be honest in situations, listen to views, and still use compassion when it comes to decisions being made. To an extent being open and understanding is building a connection between hardship situations and the real world we live in.I connect heavily with justice versus mercy. I do think they can have a balance yet one will seem to overpower the other in many situations. I shape my values on looking for the better in people, to show compassion and yet lead to equity and betterness among others. 4.Define ethical dilemma. (2 points)a.An ethical dilemma is an issue that arises which puts an individual facing having to make a decision between two or more conflicting moral principles or values, which overall result in making it difficult to determine the proper course of action and principle. In a case such as this, one path over the other can result in compromising another valued principle and lead to different ethical ramifications.5.Select and discuss an example of an ethical dilemma you have encountered in your life. You should discuss the ethical dilemma in terms of one or more of the ethical frameworks described in question one above. (2 points)a.An example of an ethical dilemma can be seen in the workplace. As a cashier in a gas station we also serve food…at times customers may complain about a previous meal they received or an order mess up from some time ago. This can put a worker in a tough position of believing or notwhat is said and if they decide to add a new meal in addition to what was ordered. On one hand you can be showing empathy to the customers and trying to satisfy their needs…while also not following stored procedures and implemented rules.6.Describe how the dilemma was resolved and consider the full implications/limitations of your decision in terms of the ethical framework you selected. (4 points)a.In the end, it can be tough to know what to do. A person's response and attitude to the situation helps to create a better relationship with the customer and finding a way to satisfy their needs and still following protocol. By contacting the manager ahead of time and simply explaining the aspects of the situation we can come to agreements and extend empathy and serve customers with satisfaction of what the company stands for. As a team we work better to hold better responsibility about orders. Although we can be limited because we technically can never know for sure if what they say is true or not, sometimes with the help of workers in higher positions work with them to come to a neutral agreement and solution.