MORAL DILEMMA Flashcards
a situation in which a person is forced to choose between two (or more)
conflicting options, neither of which it is acceptable to him/her.
Dilemma
a situation in which a person (also called a “moral agent” in
ethics) is forced to choose between two or more conflicting
options, neither of which solves the situation in a morally
acceptable way.
Moral Dilemma
3 Conditions That Make a Moral Dilemma
1.The person is obliged to make a decision
about which of action is best.
- There must be different courses of action to choose from.
- No matter what course of action is taken, some moral principles are always
compromised.
3 Levels of Moral Dilemma
- Personal Dilemmas
- Organizational Moral Dilemmas
- Structural Dilemmas
what is personal dilemma
Those experienced and resolved on a personal level.
Experienced and solved on a personal level.
You can solve it on your own without asking help from other people.
what is Organizational Moral Dilemmas
Refers to ethical cases encountered and resolved by social
organizations
Business, Medical, and Public sectors
what is Structural Dilemmas
Refers to cases involving network institutions and operative theoretical
paradigms;
Encompass multi-sectoral institutions and organizations.
Frameworks in Solving Ethical Dilemma
Establish the facts surrounding the ethical dilemma;
Determine your legal obligations and duties;
Establish the interested participants involved;
Determine the ethical values of each participant;
Consider the normative ethical theories as an aide to determine a course of
action;
Consider options that would be ethically sound;
Consideration of the possible negative and positive outcomes of each posible
options.