Sergent 4/22/13 Flashcards
What does Ethics mean?
The rules of conduct that people should follow
Accepted rules of conduct in a society; they have to do with the struggle with good and bad.
What does Value system mean?
Consist of our set of ideas, beliefs, interest, likes, and dislikes that we use everyday to make decisions.
What are universal norms?
The normal beliefs of people in most cultures
What does conscience mean?
It is the awareness of desire to act properly and the awareness of quilt when improper acts are committed
Describe what our beliefs may be based on and what we need to be tolerant of in others.
Our beliefs come from what we learn from our parents or guardians and it is out experiences .
We should be tolerant of the dignity of all people.
What does conventional values mean?
Generally accepted and enforced within a given social order as binding upon the members of that social order.
What does prudent values mean?
Our behavior; a term that is often a substitute for the word ethics
What does morals mean?
Willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking.
What does personal values mean?
Acquired from friends, parents, family, church, and school.
What does moral values mean?
Moral values provide a point of view that people use to argue for social and personal change to an ideal set of values.
True or false:
For a military professional, the greatest value is in rising in the ranks.
False
True or false:
Situational ethics may demand that we steal in order to survive.
True
True or false:
Non-universal norms require the observation of all religious values.
True
True or false:
The desire for recognition is a basic physical need.
False
True or false:
Having integrity may involve having several different codes of ethics.
False
True or false:
No one likes to admit being wrong or making a mistake.
True
True or false:
A lack of integrity in an organization damages the trust of the organization, our own trust, and mutual respect.
True
True or false:
Integrity at work is just as important as integrity in personal affairs.
False
True or false:
General George C. Marshall once said that decisions involving physical courage are much harder than those requiring moral courage.
False
Multiple choice:
In many southwest Asian countries, one cultural rule is that women must ___________.
A) show their arms, legs, and faces in public.
B) cover their arms, legs, and faces in public.
C) wear wigs in public.
D) cover their hair and faces in private.
B
Multiple choice: Some people believe that a moral code lacks meaning because people always do what they is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) right B) fun and amusing C) in their own best interest D) good for their loved ones
C
Multiple choice: Leaders are admired for their ability to influence and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ other. A) deceive B) motivate C) follow D) tolerate
B
Multiple choice: When no good option is available in making a decision, a leader may have to choose between that which is bad and that which is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) worse B) excellent C) pleasant D) appropriate
A
Multiple choice: When working in a given profession, one should \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the set of accepted professional standards or work within the system to change them. A) get around B) resent C) alter D) abide by
D
Multiple choice: Our actions are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ if they do not help achieve the goals of our organization. A) acceptable B) fruitless C) effective D) ethical
B
Fill in the blank:
Moral courage is to know 1)_________ from 2)_______, to posses a firm set of 3)_________, and to do what is right regardless of the 4) _________.
1) Right
2) Wrong
3) Ethics
4) Consciences
Fill in the blank:
You can develop moral courage and maturity be learning to set appropriate ________ and achieve them.
Goals
Fill in the blank:
Cadets already have a 1) _______, a sense of 2) _______, and a personal code of 3) ________.
1) Conscience
2) Justice
3) Conduct
Fill in the blank:
Your conscience causes you to feel the emotion of _______ when you act differently from what you know is right.
Guilt
Fill in the blank:
An informed conscience will give you the strength and purpose to build __________.
Character
Fill in the blank:
A sense of _________, or fair play, is essential for leadership.
Justice
What does ethics mean?
Accepted rules of conduct in a society; they have to do with the struggle with good and bad.
What are the four basic rules of ethics based on the writings of philosophers such as Kant and Aquinas?
1) Do good; avoid evil
2) Be fair and equitable
3) respect the dignity of all people
4) Be autonomous (self governing)
What are the nine guidelines of human decency?
1) Be honest
2) Keep promises
3) Obey and be loyal to proper authorities
4) Be courageous
5) Grow in knowledge
6) Be willing to work
7) Be moderate (don’t do anything to excess)
8) Maintain and enhance your health
9) Don’t harm people
Short answer:
What are the three Air Force Core Values? What does each one mean?
Integrity first- Character trait, the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking
Service before self- this statement tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires.
Excellence in all we do- directs us to develop a passion for continuous improvement and innovation that will propel the Air Force into a long-term, upward spiral of a complements nod performance.
Short answer:
What should our personal code of conduct be?
It should be a list of reminders that cause us to practice right behavior.
Short answer:
What three steps should you take to get rid of bad habits and form good ones?
1) Begin the change of behavior as strongly as possible. Example: public pledge
2) never break a new habit before it is firmly fixed in your life.
3) Take every chance you get to act on change.
