section 1 Flashcards
What is legal conduct assumed to be?
The base minimum for ethical behavior
the development of ethics is influence by what three major areas?
philosophy, religion, and the code of Ethnics
Define philosophy
a set of values, ideas, and opinions of an individual or group
Define religion
a culturally entrenched pattern of behavior that is made of sacred beliefs with open behavior that implement the beliefs and feelings
True or false the golden rule is found in some form in most major religions around the world
True
What is the golden rule ?
To do to others as you would have them do to you
True or false each person develops their own code of ethnics
True
Describe business ethics
how a business is run from employee relationships to how the customer is treated and how the customer perceives the business
Define absolutism
regardless of the situation, the outcome will always be one and consistent
Define situationsim
The elements of the situation must be looked at and reviewed before a solution can be given
According to Lawrence Kohlberg most American adults function between what two levels of morality?
3-5
What level of morality is reached when an individual make up their own mind about what is right or wrong?
level 6
Describe Level 0 morality according to Lawrence Kohlberg
Person is not aware of any reward , doesn’t understand rules or feels the need to follow them , only wants to experience good and avoid painful experiences.
Describe level 1 of morality according to Lawrence Kohlberg
Moral reasoning is based on reward and punishment from those in Authority.
Describe level 2 of morality according to Lawrence Kohlberg
moral reasoning is based on “right actions” and the relativity of the situation
Describe level 3 of morality according to Lawrence Kohlberg
the expectations of the social group(family) are supported (by person) and are strongly influenced by peer pressure.
Describe level 4 of morality according to Lawrence Kohlberg
the expectations of the social group(family) are supported and MAINTAINED (by person). They have a strong sense of citizenship, duty, responsibility and obedience to the laws of the land.
Describe level 5 of morality according to Lawrence Kohlberg
understand that the view of the government is legal authority , not moral authority.
Describe level 6 of morality according to Lawrence Kohlberg
considers universal moral principles that overpower the authority of the group no matter what culture they live in
What level according to Lawrence Kohlberg is ‘‘Pre moral” ?
Level 0
What two levels according to Lawrence Kohlberg are”pre-conventional”
Level 1 and 2
What two levels according to Lawrence Kohlberg are “conventional “
levels 3 and 4
What two levels according to Lawrence Kohlberg are “post-conventional”
levels 5 and 6
Who came up with the “ caring model of moral development “ that works with and against Kohlbergs theory?
Carol Gilligan
What are the three stages of the “caring model of moral development “
self centeredness, , others centered thinking, and Balancing needs
Describe Self centerdness according to Carol Gilligan
Interested only in meeting own needs, act selfishly, and exploit others fro personal gain
Describe Others centered thinking
ppl ignore their own needs and focus on others. often feels guilty for doing something nice for themselves
Define Martyr syndrome
A condition in which a person uses their suffering, self-sacrifice, and role as a victim to manipulate others into psychologically rewarding them for their ongoing misery
Define balancing needs
moral maturity that comes with realizing the balance between the needs of others and the needs of themselves
Define Ethnics
values relating to human conduct, and the good and bad of the motives and ends of such actions
Something that is legal isnt always _____
Ethical. Just because it doesn’t say not to do it does not mean it is ethical to do it
Ethics are ____ and within each individual and laws are ____ and are ____ and come from outside of the individual;l
Ethics are internal . Laws are external
Define culture
abstract patterns of living and dying that are learned directly and indirectly
Theistic means to ____ and Non-theistic means to_____
Theistic is to believe in a god or gods
Define citizenship
the duties, right and privilege of this status
