ethical decision making

Question 1

standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues, that are derived from the principles of right and wrong and demonstrated in how the person or org acts or should act in relationship to others

Answer 1

ethics

Question 2

conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession

Answer 2

professionalism

Question 3

doing the right thing at the right time for the right reason

Answer 3

ethical and professional behavior

Question 4

rigid adherence to an ethical code of conduct

Answer 4

integrity

Question 5

a sense of pride is more easily achieved when?

Answer 5

an officer knows that he adhered to the code of conduct and achieved meaningful outcomes

Question 6

a line supervisor may influence ethical decision making by?

Answer 6

1. dont pass the buck 2. address issues promptly 3. find the solutions, not excuses 4. look for the ethical way 5. be a role model 6. ensure compliance 7. show empathy and compassion

Question 7

this test requires the decision maker to ask a series of questions in relation to the issue. If the answer is no to any of the ten questions, the decision maker should consider an alternative strategy or seek counsel from a trusted advisor

Answer 7

ethical action test

Question 8

effective tools for making ethical decisions

Answer 8

1. ethical action test
2. authority test or parent test
3. newspaper headline test
4. golden rule test
5. bell, book, and candle
6. critical thinking test

Question 9

this test requires the decision maker to contemplate whether or not she would be comfortable having a respecgted authority figure looking over her shoulder and scrutinizing the decision

Answer 9

authority or parent test

Question 10

warren buffet recommends this test
ethical decision making by asking yourself if you would be ok with this decision in the headlines, would it be embaressing etc

Answer 10

newspaper headline test

Question 11

this test encourages the decision maker to consider “do unto others as you would have them undo to you”

Answer 11

gold rule test

Question 12

this test issues three common objectives to remind you of critical issues to be considered

Answer 12

bell, book, candle
bell- listen to the warnings
book- look for policies that contradict decision
candle- consider how it will look in public light

Question 13

this assessment tool from the basic recruit training program guides an officer through a series of sex questions encouraging the officer to think through what he or she plans to do and analyzing alternative actions that can accomplish the goal

Answer 13

critical thinking test

Question 14

6 questions in critical thinking test

Answer 14

1. is my action legal
2. will the result of my action be good?
3. will what i plan to do actually work?
4. os tjere a less harmful alternative
5. does a good end justify a bad means
6. willi be able to justify my actions if my decision is made public