Unit three (parsons) - Ethics

Question 1

What are the 4 views of ethical behaviour?

Answer 1

Individualism, utilitarian, justice and moral

Question 2

what is individualism view?

Answer 2

Does a decision or behaviour promote one’s long term self interest?
Look out for yourself first, I care, but I have to take care of me

Question 3

what is utilitarian view?

Answer 3

Does a decision or behaviour make the greatest good for the most people?
The greatest good for the greatest number of people
Weigh the pros and cons

Question 4

what is justice view?

Answer 4

Does a decision or behaviour show fairness and impartiality?
Doesn’t break any laws?

Question 5

what is moral view?

Answer 5

Does a decision or behaviour maintain the fundamental rights of all human beings?
Morally I feel it is wrong

Question 6

what is the model for decision making?

Answer 6

POE

Question 7

what does p stand for?

Answer 7

P → Person
Who is in control of the case and making the decisions

Question 8

what does o stand for?

Answer 8

O → Organization
Who is the organization in this case

Question 9

what does e stand for?

Answer 9

E → Environment
Go through pros and cons for environment

Question 10

What are the steps in decision making model?

Answer 10

1. Define the Ethical Dilemma. What is the dilemma at hand?
2. Identify all of the stakeholders (anyone impacted by the decision)?
3. Courses of actions → go through POE