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quiz, pitches ethics politics

quiz, pitches ethics politics. “The colorful festival of Holi is celebrated on Phalgun Purnima (in India). Holi festival celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renew sweet relationships.

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quiz, pitches ethics politics

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  1. quiz, pitches ethics politics

  2. “The colorful festival of Holi is celebrated on PhalgunPurnima (in India). Holi festival celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renew sweet relationships. On this day, people hug and wish each other 'Happy Holi'.” 5:00

  3. T h e $ 2 0 Q u e s t i o n

  4. built – in values from school, home, religion…

  5. ethics law

  6. Kohlberg’s model – stages of morality • preconventional: right/wrong based on authority figure • conventional: justify action based on society/friends/family (Buy American) • postconventional: justifies action based on ethical principles after getting facts. Considers issues and stakeholders.

  7. morals: rules of individual behavior ethics: rules of conduct practiced in a particular culture Moral dilemmas: disagreements about ethical principles in a situation

  8. ethics • what ethical codes apply in this situation? • what ethical standards within organization? • what culture is the decision for? • what are your personal values/morals that apply?

  9. philosophies for solving moral dilemmas • golden rule; silver rule • Immanuel Kant’s basic rights • basic welfare • liberty: free consent, privacy, freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, due process • William David Ross’ prima facie duties theory • fidelity, gratitude, justice, beneficence, self-improvement, non-injury • utilitarian model • professional ethics • corporate code of ethics

  10. 7 step moral reasoning model • relevant facts • ethical issues - broad systemic, corporate and personal issues • primary stakeholders affected by the ethical decision • possible alternatives • ethics of each alternative How will each affect stakeholders? Apply the philosophies here • practical constraints that limit implementation • which alternative should be taken?

  11. ford pinto case photo courtesy of cgearannex

  12. seven-step moral reasoning model • what are the relevant facts? auto struck from behind at 20 and gas tank ruptured. this is within industry guidelines and the law. Ford’s market under competitive pressure.

  13. seven-step moral reasoning model • what are the ethical issues? a collision could kill people (personal) there could be negative PR (corporate) laws could change based on what Ford does (systemic)

  14. seven-step moral reasoning model • who are the primary stakeholders affected by the ethical decision? Ford/employees/shareholders consumers competitors insurance companies.

  15. seven-step moral reasoning model • what are the possible alternatives that could be taken? 1) go ahead with the car as is 2) fix the part or change the design and add $11 to the price 3) sell the car design to someone else.

  16. seven-step moral reasoning model 5. what are the ethics of each alternative?

  17. seven-step moral reasoning model 5. what are the ethics of each alternative (continued)? • ford/employees/shareholders have the right to self-improvement (to make a profit) and the responsibility of non-injury (not hurt others). • there were no professional or corporate codes of ethics to prohibit making the car as is. • consumers have the right to live (basic welfare) and also have free consent to purchase or not purchase based on ford’s decision. • competitors and insurance companies have the right to self-improvement.

  18. seven-step moral reasoning model 6. What are the practical constraints that limit implementation of an alternative? For this simple example, we’ll skip this step.

  19. seven-step moral reasoning model 7. Which alternative should be taken? Ford used Utilitarian modeland real data

  20. ethics use the 7 step moral reasoning model for Starnes-Brenner Machine Tools Company: to bribe or not to bribe? (case 2-3)

  21. islamic/sharia law

  22. politics

  23. 13:24

  24. feasibility study • coming next week to a classroom near you… • presentations, paper with grading matrix, peer evaluations, paper copy • questions • Feasibility part 2 technical, financial, organizational feasibility

  25. Steve Jobs of Apple – iPod Keynote Dick Hardt -- Idetnity 2.0 6:00

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