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1 Day 2 Discuss Ethics Learning Module –What makes a decision unethical? –Use notes in film

2 Ethics Learning Module

3 Hands on Exercise (p 30) On a separate sheet of paper, write down your response and compute your average. Compare/discuss your answers on items where there is disagreement. Were there more or less items where group members agreed? Disagreed?

4 Ethics Study of moral issues and choices Moral implications spring from virtually every decision... on and off the job

5 2-12 Figure 2-5 Cultural Influences - Family - Education -Religion - Media/entertainment Organizational Influences - Ethical codes - Organizational culture - Role models - Perceived pressure for results - Rewards/punishment system Individual - Personality - Values - Moral principles - History of reinforcement - Gender Political/legal/ economic influences Ethical behavior Role Expectations A Model of Ethical Behavior in the Workplace

6 Approaches to Ethical Situations Ethical decision tree Ethical Models: Approach to ethical situations requiring an understanding of relevant stakeholders and criteria for deciding on “ethics” of a situation

7 Ethical Models Utilitarian model: An ethical decision is one that produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Moral rights model: An ethical decision is one that best maintains and protects the fundamental rights and privileges of the people affected by it. Justice model: An ethical decision is one that distributes benefits and harm among stakeholders in a fair, equitable, or impartial way.

8 Fourth Quarter Deal and IBM What are the similarities and differences between these two situations? (Ignore the scope of the transaction and focus on the questions on Fig A-2.)

9 General Moral Principles Dignity of human life Autonomy.. right to self determination Honesty.. the truth should be told to those who have the right to know Loyalty.. fidelity, keep promises, etc. Fairness Humaneness Common good

10 Ethical Behavior – Additional Thoughts Hiring right people, firing undesirables, modeling behavior, etc. not sufficient. Example: Women in SUNAT and police women in Peru Reduce opportunities for unethical behavior (through design of control systems and processes)


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