Ethics

Question 1

3 elements of ethical practice?

Answer 1

1. Moral awareness
2. Moral judgement
3. Ethical behaviour
   (Trevino & Nelson, 2007)

Question 2

4 ethical frameworks

Answer 2

1. Utilitarianism (consequentialism)
2. Deontological principles
3. Virtue ethics
4. Care ethics

Question 3

Explain utilitarianism

Answer 3

Consequences of action
I.e build to create jobs but takes up the land
(Bentham & Mill)

Question 4

Explain deontological principles

Answer 4

Based on (Kant)
Judges actions based on right or wrong regardless of consequences
Leads into justice ethics
What employee is entitled to, employment law (Beauchamp & Bowie, 2004)

Question 5

Explain virtue ethics

Answer 5

People cultivate virtues and qualities in their day-to-day lives
Concerned with the actor not the action
Character traits that define someone as a good person
Berries valued include honesty, generosity, courage, empathy etc

Question 6

Explain care ethics

Answer 6

Recognise and respond to others well-being