Ethical Decision Making
Ethical Decision Making Paper
Introduction:
The purpose of the Ethical Decision Making Paper is to apply the course teachings on decision making and ethics to an ethical dilemma.
- Explore the meaning of an ethical dilemma. This is a link provides some insight
https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/other/ethical-dilemma/
- Identify examples of ethical dilemmas you identify concerning COVID-19 decision making at any level, (personally, government, or globally).
Examples:
https://globalhealthnewswire.com/policy-law/2020/04/22/covid-19-and-the-ethical-questions-it- poses
- Chose an ethical dilemma concerning COVID-19 that interests you. It should be one that is not easily decided as you will research and discuss this dilemma throughout the paper.
- The heart of the paper is to discover how a leader will make a decision on how you would decide which is the right side of the dilemma. This will include three parts
- Apply three decision making models (Part 1/3)
- Apply three ethical theories (Part 2/3)
- Make your decision and explain your answer (Part 3/3
References
- “Making Decisions”, Bauer and Erdogen, assigned in Week 1
- The theories of duty & rights, consequentialism and cultural relativism, Brusseau
- Suggested: True North, Bill George
- Other references optional
Ethical Decision Making Paper, Part 1/3
Overview
Begin by choosing an ethical dilemma as discussed in the Introduction. Define your ethical dilemma. Move on begin making a decision on which side of the ethical dilemma you support.
Describe the Rational, Creative, and Intuitive decision models: what they are and how would the steps be used in making a decision concerning your ethical dilemma. This is a discussion; a decision is not needed.
References Required:
- “Making Decision” This is the article from the course resources where the models are decribed
- Other references as desired, Optional
2 – 3 pages (not including a title or reference page)
APA Format
Suggested Structure for Ethical Decision Making Paper Part 1/3
Title Page
Paragraph #1: Discuss how the type of decision model used will impact decision making. Conclude the paragraph by stating your ethical dilemma.
Paragraph #2: Describe what the Rational Decision Model is. Use 1 – 2 references from “Making Decisions” Application: how you would use this model to make a decision on your ethical dilemma. Work through the steps of the model to present the process you would use.
Paragraph #3: Describe what the Creative Decision Model is. Use 1 – 2 references from “Making Decisions” Application: how you would use this model to make a decision on your ethical dilemma. Work through the steps of the model to present the process you would use.
Paragraph #4: Describe what Intuitive Model is. Use 1 – 2 references from “Making Decisions” Application: how you would use this model to make a decision on your ethical dilemma. Work through the steps of the model to present the process you would use.
Ethical Decision Making Paper Part 2/3
Overvie
Begin by define your ethical dilemma. Move on to continue making a decision on which side of the ethical dilemma you support.
Describe the theories: duty, consequentialism, and cultural relativism. Analyze what they are and how each would influence making a decision concerning your ethical dilemma. This is a discussion; a decision is not needed.
References Required:
- “Theories of Duty and Rights” Brusseau, J.
- “Theories of Consequentialism’ Brusseau, J.
- “Theories of Cultural Relativism” Brusseau, J.
- Other references as desired, optional
2 – 3 pages (not including a title or reference page)
APA Format
Suggested Structure for Ethical Decision Making Paper Part 2/3
Title Page
Paragraph #1: Discuss how ethics impact decision making. Conclude the paragraph by stating your ethical dilemma.
Paragraph #2: Describe what the Duty ethic is. Include a discussion on Fairness. Use 1 – 2 references from the Brusseau article “Theory of Duty and Rights”. Make an application by looking at how your ethical dilemma would be decided use the Duty ethic.
Paragraph #3: Describe what the ethical theory of Conseqentialism is. Use 1 – 2 references from the Brusseau article “Theory of Consequentialism”. Include Utilitarianism, Egoism, and Altruism. Make an application by looking at how your ethical dilemma would be decided use the Duty ethic.
Paragraph #4: In 5 – 6 sentences, describe what the ethical theory of Cultural Relativism. Use 1 – 2 references from the Brusseau article “Theory of Cultural Relativism”. Include Virtue, the Common Good, and Eternal Return of the Same. Make an application by looking at how your ethical dilemma would be decided use the Duty ethic.
No conclusion is needed.
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Ethical Decision Making Paper Pt 3/3
Overview
Part 3/3 will be presented as one paper that includes the content of Parts 1 and 2.
Begin the paper by defining your ethical dilemma. Move on to continue making a decision on which side of the ethical dilemma you support.
Continue with the contents of Part 1 and Part 2 discussing how the decision models and ethical theories impact the decision.
References Required:
The references will be a compilation of the references used in Parts 1/3 and 2/3. Other references may be added.
Suggested Structure for Ethical Decision Making Paper Part 3/3
Title Page
Page 1: Introduce your ethical dilemma
Page 2: Discuss how the ethical dilemma could be decided using each of the three decision models.
Page 3 – 4: Discuss how the ethical dilemma could be decided using the ethical theories of Duty, Consequentialism, and Cultural Relativism
Page 4-6:
- Reflect on the decision model you have analyzed to be the best model to use in this decision.
- Reflect on the ethical theory that you have analyzed as the best theory to use in this decision.
- Describe your decision
- Discuss the leadership lessons you have gathered in making this ethical decision.
Reference Page: This will be a compilation of references used in Part 1 and Part 2.
Page Total: 5 – 6 (not including Title and Reference Pages)
