3.1 Ethical Dilemmas, Decision Criteria, Moral Creativity and Ethical ReasoningEthical dilemma is a problem or issue that confronts a person, group or organization and that requires a decision or choice among competing claims and interests, all of which may be unethical3.1 Ethical Dilemmas, Decision Criteria, Moral Creativity and Ethical Reasoning Although ethical reasoning has been defined, in part, by acting on “principled thinking,” it is also true that moral creativity, negotiating skills, and knowing your values also help solve tough “real world” situations. Decision choices presented by an ethical dilemma usually involve solutions that do not satify all stakeholders. 3.1 Decision Criteria, Moral Creativity and Ethical Reasoning1. Is the official’s request legal?2. Is it ethical?3. Is this a setup? If so, who is setting her up?4. Would Louise be held individually responsible if something went wrong? 5.Who is going to protect her if legal complications arise?3.1 Decision Criteria, Moral Creativity and Ethical Reasoning6. How is she supposed to negotiate such a deal?7. What message is she sending about herself as well as her company? 8. What if she is asked to return and work with these people if the contract is signed? 9. What does Louise stand to win and lose if she does or does not accept the official’s offer? 10. What should Louise do to act morally responsible in this situation?
3.2 Levels And Types Of Ethical Issues And Dilemmas
The different types of ethical issues and potential dilemmas can occur at any or all of the four levels identified here:
the individual level,
the company or organizational level,
the industry level,
the societal, international, and global level.
3.2 Levels And Types Of Ethical Issues And Dilemmas
Moral Creativity
Who am I? (individual)
• Identify feelings and intuitions that are emphasized in the situation
• Identify deepest values in conflict brought up by the situation
• Identify the best course of action to understand the right thing to do
3.2 Levels And Types Of Ethical Issues And Dilemmas
Moral Creativity
Who are we?(group managers)
• What strong views and understanding of the situation do others have?
• Which position or view would most likely win over others? (Can I support them?)
• Can I coordinate a process that will reveal the values I care about in this organization?
3.2 Levels And Types Of Ethical Issues And Dilemmas
Moral Creativity
Who is the company? (top executive)
• Have I strengthened the organization to the best of my ability?
• Have I considered my organization’s role vis-à-vis the society and shareholders boldly and creatively?
• How can I transform my vision into action, combining creativity, courage, and shrewdness?
3.2 Levels And Types Of Ethical Issues And Dilemmas
Nash’s Twelve Questions:
1. Have you defined the problem accurately?
2. How would you define the problem if you stood on the other side of the fence?
3. How did this situation occur?
4. To whom and to what do you give your loyalty as a person and as a member of the corporation?
3.2 Levels And Types Of Ethical Issues And Dilemmas
Nash’s Twelve Questions:
5. What is your intention in making this decision?
6. How does this intention compare with the probable results?
7. Who could your decision injure?
8. Can you discuss the problem with the affected parties before you make your decision?
3.2 Levels And Types Of Ethical Issues And Dilemmas
Nash’s Twelve Questions:
9. Are you confident that your decision will be as valid over a long period?
10. Could you disclose, without qualm, your decision?
11. What is the symbolic potential of your action if understood? If misunderstood?
12. Under what conditions would you allow exceptions?
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