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Values
Abstract ideals that shape an individuals thinking and behavior a moral compass
Instrumental values certain way of behaving is appropriate in all situations means.
Terminal values enduring belief in the attainment of a certain end state ends.
A moral compass
Instrumental values
As the means to an end they become the ingrained ways of behavior:
Terminal values
With the end always in sight:
Ethics
The study of moral obligation involving the distinction between right and wrong.
Obvious mischief
Moral mazes RIGHT vs. RIGHT
Misrepresenting hours worked Employees lying to supervisors Management lying to employees, customers, vendors or the public Misuse of organizational assets Lying on reports/falsifying records Sexual harassment Stealing/theft Accepting or giving bribes or kickbacks Withholding needed information from employees, customers, vendors or public
Following bosss directives Meeting overly aggressive business/financial objectives Helping the organization survive Meeting schedule pressures Be a team player (group think) Resisting competitive threats Advancing own career
Ethical Dilemmas
Making decisions under stress or dealing with complex issues that have no clear indication of what is right or wrong.
There are NO simple ethical dilemmas all have layers of meaning and effect.
ones personal and professional values two values/ethical principles two possible actions each with reasons strongly favorable and unfavorable two unsatisfactory alternatives ones values/principles and ones perceived role
the need to act and the need to
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The simple step of a simple courageous man is to not take part in the lie, not to support deceit. Let the lie come into the world, even dominate the world, but not through me. -- Alexander Solzhenitsyn