Exam 4 Leadership Flashcards
Ethics
- systematic study of what a person’s conduct and actions should be with regard to self, other human beings, and the environment
- justification of what is right and good and the study of what a person’s life and relationships should be, not necessarily what they are
Morals
values and beliefs held by a person that guide behavior and decision-making
Applied Ethics
requires application of normative ethical theory to everyday problems
Moral Indifference
an individual questions why morality in practice is even necessary
Moral uncertainty
an individual is unsure which moral principles or values apply and may even include uncertainty as to what the moral problem is
Moral distress
occurs when the individual knows the right thing to do but organizational constraints make it difficult to take the right course of action
Moral outrage
when an individual witnesses the immoral act of another but feels powerless to stop it
Moral dilemma
being forced to choose between 2 or more undesirable alternatives
- cannot be solved by review of scientific data
- solution will have a profound effect
Utilitarianism (teleological) Theory
- outcome based, what provides the greatest good for the greater number of people
- ends justify the means, the individual is lost
Deontological Theory
- based on obligation, duty, and what is right or wrong regardless of consequences
utilitarianism framework
greatest good for the most people
duty-based reasoning framework
duty to do or not do something
rights-based reasoning framework
individual have basic rights that should not be interfered with
intuitionist framework
each case is weighed on a case by case basis to determine relative goals, duties, and rights
Autonomy
self-determination and freedom of choice
Beneficence
actions are taken to promote good
Nonmaleficence
actions are taken to avoid harm
Paternalism
one individual assumes the right to make decisions for another
Utility
the good of the many outweighs the needs/wants of the individual
Justice
fairness
Veracity
obligation to tell the truth
Fidelity
keep promises
ANA Code of Ethics Statements 1-3
concerned with protecting client’s rights and safety
ANA Code of Ethics Statements 3-6
promoting healthy work cultures and self care