4 Lenses Flashcards
Blind spot: Belief that the motive justifies the method
Rights & Responsibilities
Blind spot: Satisfied with too little good
Results
Blind spot: Overconfidence in process
Relationship
Blind spot: Unrealistic role expectations
Reputation
Key phrase: I am responsible
Responsibilities
Key Phrase: I make choices that are good for everyone
Results
Key Phrase: I am fair
Relationship
Key Phrase: I make virtuous choices
Reputation
What are the rules?
Responsibilities
What are my rights & responsibilities?
Responsibilities
How do I act in a caring way?
Responsibilities
What will make me happy? (move me to my goals)
Results
What consequences am I willing to tolerate?
Results
What are mutually good results?
Results
What is equal?
Relationship
What is a fair process?
Relationship
Is the power appropriately balanced?
Relationship
What action would set a good example?
Reputation
What virtues do my role require?
Reputation
What does my conscience tell me to do?
Reputation
Vices: Being judgemental, criticizing everyone for their ethics
Responsibilities
Vices: Decisions based on cost-benefit analysis, becoming greedy
Results
Vices: Being overbearing & authoritarian, becoming an ambitious elitist
Relationship
Vices: Self-righteousness, becoming hard-hearted
Reputation
Justification for action: I was doing my duty, I was following the rules
Responsibilities
Justification for action: I make people happy, win-win solution that respects everyone
Results
Justification for action: Wanted to make sure everyone was treated the same, It is only fair
Relationship
Justification for action: It was a hard call but as a leader I had no choice, It was the best for all
Reputation
Decision-making model: Step 1
Identify facts & assumptions, ethical conflict
Decision-making model: Step 2
Identify stakeholders
Decision-making model: Step 3
Use values/foundational questions of each lens
Decision-making model: Step 4
Communicate decision
Decision-making model: Step 5
Evaluate & reflect on results
