The Types of Ethical Dilemmas and Resolving Ethical Dilemmas Flashcards
List 5 actions that fall under the saying things that are not true ethical category
- Lying
- Exaggerating
- Taking credit for the work of another
- Failing to disclose something
- Adding false information
What is any purposeful communication that deceives, manipulates, or conceals facts in order to create a false impression?
Fraud
True or False:
Fraud is a crime punishable by fines and/or imprisonment
True
What exists when an individual must choose whether to advance his or her own interests, those of the organization, or those of some other group?
A conflict of interest
What 4 acts fall under hiding or divulging information?
- Sharing trade secrets from a former employer with a new employer
- Divulging proprietary information
- Failing to disclose safety concerns
- Selling customers’ private information
What type of conduct falls under carrying out interpersonal abuse?
Conduct that is demeaning, unfair, hostile, or involves others
What 3 things does allowing organizational abuse include on an international scale?
- Child labor
- Wages
- Working conditions
What 3 things fall under condoning unethical actions?
- Failure to report an ethical breach
- Tolerance of others’ unethical behavior
- Whistle-blowing
What are the 2 ways that we avoid ethical dilemmas?
- We call it by a different name
2. We rationalize the dilemma
Who came up with the 12 questions to be asked in evaluating an ethical dilemma?
Laura Nash
What are the 3 questions that managers should ponder in resolving ethical dilemmas?
- Is it legal?
- Is it balanced?
- How does it make me feel?
Give an example of calling a ethical dilemma by a different name
We say peer-to-peer file sharing instead of copyright infringement
What is rationalization?
Attempting to explain or justify our actions with logical reasoning when it actions aren’t appropriate
