ETHICS: Week 5

Question 1

We should add that “issue” is also often used to refer to those particular situations that are often the source of considerable and inconclusive debate (thus, we would often hear topics such as capital punishment and euthanasia as moral “issues”).

Example sentence: Capital punishment and euthanasia are often debated

Answer 1

MORAL ISSUE

Question 2

When one is placed in a situation and confronted by the choice of what act to perform.

No additional information.

Answer 2

MORAL DECISIONS

Question 3

When a person is an observer who makes an assessment on the actions or behavior of someone.

No additional information.

Answer 3

MORAL JUDGMENT

Question 4

One is torn between choosing one of two good or bad options, choosing between the lesser of two evils. When an individual has competing ethical reasons for the various choices. Another may be conflicted between wanting to feed her hungry child, but then recognizing that it would be wrong for her to steal is an example of a moral dilemma.

Example sentence: A person torn between feeding a hungry child and not stealing faces a moral dilemma.

Answer 4

MORAL DILEMMA

Question 5

Step 1 in Ethical Decision-Making

Answer 5

MORAL PROBLEM- Whether A or B (not)

Example: Should I lie to protect a friend or tell the truth?

Question 6

Step 2 in Ethical Decision-Making

Answer 6

MORAL ANALYSIS- Positive and Negative Consequences of Option A
Positive and Negative Consequences of Option B

Example: Option A may lead to short-term benefits but long-term consequences

Question 7

Step 3 in Ethical Decision-Making

Answer 7

MORAL DECISION- A or B, (explain why)

Example: Choose to tell the truth to maintain trust and integrity

Question 8

What is the first step in dealing with an ethical dilemma?

Answer 8

Gathering of facts

A. Gathering of facts

Question 9

What is the second step in dealing with an ethical dilemma?

Answer 9

Determine the Ethical Issues

B. Determine the Ethical Issues

Question 10

What is the third step in dealing with an ethical dilemma?

Answer 10

Ethical Principles

C. Ethical Principles

Question 11

What is the fourth step in dealing with an ethical dilemma?

Answer 11

List the Alternatives

D. List the Alternatives

Question 12

What is the fifth step in dealing with an ethical dilemma?

Answer 12

Weigh the Consequences

E. Weigh the Consequences

Question 13

What must be considered when weighing the consequences in an ethical dilemma?

Answer 13

Positive and negative results must be considered.

1. Positive and negative results must to be considered.

Question 14

What is involved in resolving an ethical dilemma?

Answer 14

Part of the creative thinking involved in resolving an ethical dilemma involves coming up with various courses of action.

2. Part of the creative thinking involved in resolving an ethical dilemma involves coming up with various courses of action.

Question 15

How can ethical dilemmas be resolved?

Answer 15

Frequently ethical dilemmas can be resolved simply by clarifying the data of the case in question.

3. Frequently ethical dilemmas can be resolved simply by clarifying the data of the case in question.

Question 16

How are ethical problems stated?

Answer 16

The ethical problems are stated in terms of competing interests or goods.

4. The ethical problems are stated in terms of competing interests or goods.

Question 17

What is a common conflict in business ethics?

Answer 17

In business ethics there is often a conflict between the right of a firm to make profit and its obligation to the community.

5. In business ethics there is often a conflict between the right of a firm to make profit and its obligation to the community.

Question 18

What may be a result of resolving an ethical dilemma?

Answer 18

You may come up with some very creative ideas/actions that you had not considered before.

6. You may come up with some very creative ideas/actions that you had not considered before.

Question 19

What is central to conflicting positions in an ethical dilemma?

Answer 19

In any ethical dilemma, there are certain moral values that are central to the conflicting positions being taken.

7. In any ethical dilemma, there are certain moral values that are central to the conflicting positions being taken.

Question 20

What should be considered when determining moral values in an ethical dilemma?

Answer 20

To determine whether some moral values are to be weighted more heavily than others.

8. To determine whether some moral values are to be weighted more heavily than others.

Question 21

What should be done if ethical principles do not yield a clear decision?

Answer 21

If the principles do not yield a clear decision, then a consideration of the results of the remaining available alternatives is in order.

9. If the principles do not yield a clear decision, then a consideration of the results of the remaining available alternatives is in order.

Question 22

What improves the chance of suggesting high-quality actions in an ethical dilemma?

Answer 22

The better the chance that your suggested actions will include some high-quality ones.

10. The better the chance that your suggested actions will include some high-quality ones.