Ethical Frameworks and Decision Making

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture notes on ethical frameworks, both indigenous and Western, as well as moral decision-making.

What are the 5Rs of Indigenous ethical frameworks?

Relationships, Responsibility, Reciprocity, Respect, Restoration.

What does biocultural ethics integrate?

Cultural and biological diversity.

What does the ethic of resilience aim to achieve?

It encourages learning from ecosystems to promote the well-being of all life forms.

What is Whanganui river personhood?

It recognizes natural entities like rivers as legal persons with rights.

What is virtue ethics primarily associated with?

Developing moral character based on virtues, as proposed by Aristotle.

According to deontological ethics, when are actions considered morally right?

When they align with respect and human dignity, as per Immanuel Kant.

What does utilitarianism promote?

Actions that maximize happiness or utility, as advocated by John Stuart Mill.

What is the focus of care ethics?

The importance of interpersonal relationships and care, rooted in human connections.

What does the honorable living concept by Thomas Aquinas emphasize?

Acting consistently in one's ethical behavior at home and at work.

What are the similarities between Western land ethic and Indigenous concepts of land relationships?

Both views see humans as part of a larger ecological community and stress the ethical obligation to care for the land.

What is 'Rational economic man' in neo classical economics?

The idea that people make decisions that will better themselves, acting in self-interest.

What is market fundamentalism?

The belief that free markets are the best for economic and social development.

What are some characteristics of ethical leadership?

Integrity, Accountability, Empathy, Transparency, Fairness.

What are basic responsibilities of employers?

Providing a safe healthy work environment and fair compensation.

What is the difference between normative and descriptive ethics?

Normative ethics determines how people should behave morally, while descriptive ethics examines how people actually behave.

What are the stages of moral decision making?

Recognizing a moral issue, Making a moral judgement, Establishing moral intent, Engaging in moral behaviour.

What is the role of stakeholders in an organization?

Anyone affected by or able to affect the decisions made in the organization.

How do Indigenous peoples view themselves in relation to stakeholders?

They see themselves as right holders due to their laws based on respect for the land, water, and living things.