SPMT 217 Exam 2 Review
ethics - ANSthe systematic study of the values guiding our decision making
ethical reasoning - ANSthe process of making a correct and fair decision
ethical dilemma - ANSA practical conflict involving more or less equally compelling values or
social obligations.
morality - ANSconcerned with the values that guide behavior
- sometimes summarized as a list of what people ought to do or refrain from doing
morals - ANSFundamental baseline values that dictate appropriate behavior within a society
ethical decision making - ANSThe systematic process of reasoning, is not a random process but
an organized process.
- requires decision makers to consider how their actions will affect different groups of people
and individuals
ethical decision making process - ANS1) identify the correct problem to be solved
2) gather all pertinent information
3) explore codes of conduct relevant to your profession or to the particular dilemma
4) examine your own personal values
5) consult with your peers or other individuals in the industry who may have experience in
similar situations
6) list your options
7) look for a "win-win" situation if at all possible
8) Ask yourself "How would my family feel if my decision and how I arrived as my decision were
printed in the newspaper tomorrow?"
9) make your best decision, knowing it may not be perfect
10) Evaluate your decision
codes of conduct - ANSStatements of a company, business, organization, or profession that
explicitly outline and explain the principles under which it operates and provide guidelines for
employee behavior; also called codes of ethics.
ethical climate - ANSan organizations ________________________ establishes the shared set
of understandings that determine the correct behavior and the manner in which ethical issues
will be handled.
effective code of conduct - ANS1) codes need to avoid being to vague
, 2) codes should be based on a few overriding principles that can be used to deal with a variety
of ethical dilemmas faced by members of the organization
3) codes should clearly state to whom they apply
4) codes should contain consequences for violations
trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship - ANSJosephson'a Six
Pillars of Character
Trustworthiness - ANS(Pillar #1)
includes honesty, integrity, reliability, and loyalty
Respect - ANS(Pillar #2)
includes civility, courtesy, and decency; dignity and autonomy; and tolerance and acceptance
Responsibility - ANS(Pillar #3)
includes accountability, pursuit of excellence, and self-restraint
Fairness - ANS(Pillar #4)
includes process, impartiality, and equity
Caring - ANS(Pillar #5)
the "heart" of ethics
Citizenship - ANS(Pillar #6)
includes civic virtues and duties
true - ANS(t/f)
when an issue is about doing what is right, it is usually a moral issue.
moral values - ANSthe grounding practical affairs in social life
ex) the concept of honest effort is demonstrated by athletes is a moral value we as individuals
must consider in a competitive setting
absolutism - ANSagrees that moral precepts are universal; they are applicable to all
circumstances
relativism - ANSargues that what is moral depends on the situation
morality versus the law - ANS- many moral values in society are codified in the laws.
- moral behavior cannot always be legislated, and people cannot be forced to act morally.
morality in the workplace - ANS- sound moral reasoning is the basis of a healthy sport
organization.
- some moral principles are universal and esteemed in all aspects of life.
ethics - ANSthe systematic study of the values guiding our decision making
ethical reasoning - ANSthe process of making a correct and fair decision
ethical dilemma - ANSA practical conflict involving more or less equally compelling values or
social obligations.
morality - ANSconcerned with the values that guide behavior
- sometimes summarized as a list of what people ought to do or refrain from doing
morals - ANSFundamental baseline values that dictate appropriate behavior within a society
ethical decision making - ANSThe systematic process of reasoning, is not a random process but
an organized process.
- requires decision makers to consider how their actions will affect different groups of people
and individuals
ethical decision making process - ANS1) identify the correct problem to be solved
2) gather all pertinent information
3) explore codes of conduct relevant to your profession or to the particular dilemma
4) examine your own personal values
5) consult with your peers or other individuals in the industry who may have experience in
similar situations
6) list your options
7) look for a "win-win" situation if at all possible
8) Ask yourself "How would my family feel if my decision and how I arrived as my decision were
printed in the newspaper tomorrow?"
9) make your best decision, knowing it may not be perfect
10) Evaluate your decision
codes of conduct - ANSStatements of a company, business, organization, or profession that
explicitly outline and explain the principles under which it operates and provide guidelines for
employee behavior; also called codes of ethics.
ethical climate - ANSan organizations ________________________ establishes the shared set
of understandings that determine the correct behavior and the manner in which ethical issues
will be handled.
effective code of conduct - ANS1) codes need to avoid being to vague
, 2) codes should be based on a few overriding principles that can be used to deal with a variety
of ethical dilemmas faced by members of the organization
3) codes should clearly state to whom they apply
4) codes should contain consequences for violations
trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship - ANSJosephson'a Six
Pillars of Character
Trustworthiness - ANS(Pillar #1)
includes honesty, integrity, reliability, and loyalty
Respect - ANS(Pillar #2)
includes civility, courtesy, and decency; dignity and autonomy; and tolerance and acceptance
Responsibility - ANS(Pillar #3)
includes accountability, pursuit of excellence, and self-restraint
Fairness - ANS(Pillar #4)
includes process, impartiality, and equity
Caring - ANS(Pillar #5)
the "heart" of ethics
Citizenship - ANS(Pillar #6)
includes civic virtues and duties
true - ANS(t/f)
when an issue is about doing what is right, it is usually a moral issue.
moral values - ANSthe grounding practical affairs in social life
ex) the concept of honest effort is demonstrated by athletes is a moral value we as individuals
must consider in a competitive setting
absolutism - ANSagrees that moral precepts are universal; they are applicable to all
circumstances
relativism - ANSargues that what is moral depends on the situation
morality versus the law - ANS- many moral values in society are codified in the laws.
- moral behavior cannot always be legislated, and people cannot be forced to act morally.
morality in the workplace - ANS- sound moral reasoning is the basis of a healthy sport
organization.
- some moral principles are universal and esteemed in all aspects of life.
