1. 158-100-3006 Resolve an Ethical Problem Slide Presentation

2. ETHICAL PROBLEM
An ethical (moral) problem is one that refers to questions of the following kind:
1) what a person “should” do or
“ought” to do;
2) what is right versus right:
Truth vs. Loyalty
Individual vs. community
Short Term vs. Long Term
Justice vs Mercy

3. The Military Problem Solving Process
Step 1: Identify the problem.
Step 2: Gather information.
Step 3: Develop criteria.
Step 4: Generate possible solutions.
Step 5: Analyze possible solutions.
Step 6: Compare possible solutions.
Step 7: Make and implement the decision.

4. The Abbreviated Military Problem Solving
Process for an Ethical Problem
Step 1: Define the problem.
Step 2: Identify all relevant laws, regulations
and values.
Step 3: Develop possible solutions.
Step 4: Implement the best ethical solution.

5. ARMY VALUES LOYALTY DUTY RESPECT SELFLESS SERVICE HONOR INTEGRITY
PERSONAL COURAGE

6. NATIONAL VALUES TRUTH LIFE LIBERTY PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
JUSTICE AND FAIRNESS
PEACE AND SECURITY
EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY
RESPONSIBILITY

7. Ethical Schools of Thought
Principles Based. What rules exist, and what are my
moral obligations?
Consequences Based. What produces the greatest good
for the greatest number, and who wins or loses?
Virtues Based. Would I want others to treat me this way,
what would my mom think, or would I be proud of
my actions if reported in the news?
Ethical Schools of Thought

8. The Abbreviated Military Problem Solving Process for an Ethical Problem
Step 1: Define the problem.
Step 2: Identify all relevant laws and regulations.
Step 3: Develop possible solutions.
Step 4: Implement the best ethical solution.