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A Prescriptive Approach to Ethics: Part 2. Geoffrey G. Bell, PhD, CA University of Minnesota Duluth October, 2003. Steps to making ethical decisions. Gather the facts. Define the ethical issues. Identify affected parties. Identify the consequences. Identify the obligations.
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A Prescriptive Approach to Ethics: Part 2 Geoffrey G. Bell, PhD, CA University of Minnesota Duluth October, 2003
Steps to making ethical decisions • Gather the facts. • Define the ethical issues. • Identify affected parties. • Identify the consequences. • Identify the obligations. • Consider your character and integrity. • Think creatively about potential actions. • Check your gut.
Trevino vs. Cavanagh • In what ways are the Trevino 8-step model and the Cavanagh 3-step model similar? • In what ways are they different? • What are the comparative advantages / disadvantages to each of the model? • Are there situations where one model would work better than the other? Which ones? Why?
Do your homework! • Find out in advantage what’s expected ethically at your organization. • Read relevant material. • Ask your boss / co-workers. • Network with key external people. • Think about this in terms of MgtS plagiarism statement. • Our departmental statement is available on my web-site. I expect students to follow it while completing assignments.
Avoid snap decisions • Don’t underestimate the importance of a “hunch” to alert you to the possibility of an ethical dilemma. • Ask for time. • Does the organization have a formal policy? • Ask for advice (don’t forget friends / family). • Use the “test of the 6 o’clock news.”