Ethical Leadership Exam 1 pt 2

What is an ethical person?

An individual who continually works toward aligning their behaviors (through decisions, re-/actions, initiatives, silences, etc) with a clearly considered set of values given a set of contextual constraints

Morals

a persons personal philosophies about what is right or wrong

What is an ethical person?

An individual who continually works toward aligning their behaviors (through decisions, re-/actions, initiatives, silences, etc) with a clearly considered set of values given a set of contextual constraints

Morals

a persons personal philosophies about what is right or wrong

Ethics

Behavior or decisions made within a group’s values or morals.

• right or wrong behavior is defined by the group

• within corporate culture there are rules and regulations that determine right/wrong

Principles

specific and pervasive boundaries for behavior that should not be violated

Values

social beliefs and ideals that are socially enforced

Business ethics

Comprises organizational principles, values, and norms that may originate from individuals, organizational statements, or from the legal system that primarily guide individual and group behavior in business

Moral dilemma

Two or more morals in conflict with one another

Value dilemma

Two or more beliefs/ideals in conflict with one another

Individual

morals, values (enduring socially shared beliefs/ideals), ethical decisions

Organizations

Values (laws + org culture), formal ethical codes, informal codes

Value proposition

identify ethical issues as they emerge with tools to decisions and conflicts

ISO 19600

Global collaboration to establish standards of acceptable behavior. A global compliance management standard that addresses risks, legal requirements, and stakeholder needs.

Global Compact

is a set of 10 principles concerning human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption.

Moral philosophy

The specific principles or values people use to decide what is right and wrong. Often used to defend

• a particular type of economic system (capitalism/market economy/planned economy)

• Individuals with economic systems (Adam Smith—guided by morals of “good people”)

Many philosophers categorize ________ as non ethics

Sheer self-interest (egoism/realism, nihilism, cultural relativism)

Justice

Fair treatment and due reward in accordance with ethical or

legal standards, including the disposition to deal with perceived

injustices of others

If I judge something as “moral” based on achieving the desired outcome, then I am applying ________

Teleology

If I am making moral evaluations based on a case-by-case basis, then I am probably…

A relativist

If I define acceptable actions based on those that maximize my self interest, I am practicing

Egoism

If I measure the morality of a situation based on how someone of good moral character would behave, I am using

Virtue ethics

“While seeking pleasure as a ‘good,’ it is possible to have too much of a good thing” might be stated by a

Hedonist

Which of the following would NOT be an example of teleolgical moral philosophies

Categorical imparative

I am a relativist, and I believe that one person’s opinion is as good as another’s. I am engaging in

Normative relativism

I believe that the well-being of the community goes hand in hand with the individual excellence. I probably ascribe to a philosophy of

Virtue ethics

It is possible to be a monist, and NOT be a hedonist

True

Moral self-deception

Convincing ourselves that we live, as a

habit, more morally/ethically than we actually do.

Ethical issue

A problem, situation, or opportunity that

requires an individual, group, or organization to choose

among several actions that must be evaluated as right or

wrong, ethical or unethical

Ethical dilemma

A problem, situation, or opportunity that

requires an individual, group, or organization to choose

among several actions that have negative outcomes. There is not a right or ethical choice.

Mandated boundaries

Externally imposed boundaries of conduct, such

as laws, rules, regulations, and other requirements

Core practice

Documented best practices, often encouraged by

legal and regulatory forces as well as industry

trade associations

Voluntary boundaries

include the beliefs, values, and voluntary

contractual obligations of a business

The relevance or importance of an event or decision in the eyes of the individual, work group and/or organization is

Ethical issue intensity

Name an individual factor described by your book impacting ethical decision making in business

Gender

The theory that organizations operate according to taken-for-granted institutional norms and rules is

Institutional theory

_____ says that economic and social in/equalities should be arranged to provide the most benefit to the least-advantaged members of society

Difference principle

I believe that the well-being of the community goes hand in hand with individual excellence. I probably ascribe to a philosophy of

Virtue ethics

One benefit of developing an ethical and moral imagination is

Spotting ethical issues that “are” and Identifying issues that “could be” in the future

A truly ethical person will not allow their background and philosophy influence their decisions

False/it depends

Moral relativism and implicit bias are forces fighting against an ethical outcome

True

Care ethics is rooted in the recognition of an individual’s “humanness” and therefore is applicable in moral philosophy but outside of business ethics

False

Which of the following is NOT a foundational value for an ethical culture according to your book?

Kindness

Which of the following is NOT an organizational factor impacting ethical decision making?

Religion