Sheet1Final Project (Ethical Decision-Making Methodology)Exemplary.docx
- 1. Sheet1Final Project (Ethical Decision-Making Methodology)ExemplarySufficientDevelopingInsufficientPoints Part I: TheoryEthical theory is described and explained with research examples from textThe ethical theory is explained with examplesThe ethical theory is explainedNo mention of ethical theory(Max. 12 points each)Friedman DoctrineUtilitarianismDeontologyVirtue EthicsEthic of CarePart II: MethodStudent's personal ethical standardExemplarySufficientDevelopingInsufficientPointsII. A. Based in theoryEthical standard is based on critiqued ethical theoryEthical standard is linked to ethical theories with some explanationEthical standard references some ethical theoryEthical standard is based in personal opinion or theoretical is not explainedMax. 10 points eachII. B. ComprehensiveEthical standard is applicable to common business and personal scenarios; examples providedEthical standard is applicable to common business and personal scenarios; examples not providedEthical standard could apply to business or personal scenarios, but not bothEthical standard is irrelevant to common scenariosII.C. ApplicabilityEthical standard is readily applied; examples providedEthical standard requires lengthy analysis but is able to be appliedEthical standard requires lengthy analysis or uses vague criteriaEthical standard is difficult to use or applyExemplarySufficientDevelopingInsufficientMax. 10 pts.Part III: Writing StyleFew or no errors in grammar, syntax, word choice or usageSome grammar or usage errors but meaning is discernibleGrammar or usage errors distract from textGrammar or usage errors interfere with understandingI, II, III:Total: &L&"Bookman Old Style,Regular"&14Student Name: ______________________&R&"Bookman Old Style,Regular"&14Date: ______________ Sheet2
- 2. Sheet3 CJ 1. Ethics involves making judgments about: a. how to live a “good” life b. what “good” means c. what is absolute truth d. what is right or wrong 2. Normative ethics is a form of ethics devised to assist in: a. Deciding which system of ethics is best. b. Making decisions about the proper behavior. c. Deciding what is good or right in the abstract d. Deciding which government or agency policies are best. 3. The study of ethics is especially important in criminal justice because: a. unethical behavior is more rampant in criminal justice that other fields b. ethics is not studied at police academies c. CJ professionals have historically ignored ethics in their decision making d. the potential of abuse of discretion and the powers of arrest and use of force society grants to law enforcement personnel 4. Ethical relativism assumes that: a. All issues are related. b. What is right or ethical may vary from person to person or culture to culture. c. Answers to ethical questions are relative to the etiology of the problem. d. All people on the planet are related to each other in a symbiotic relationship. 5. Proponents of which ethical theory argue that every society
- 3. has a different moral code that explains which acts are permitted or not? a. Ethical relativism b. Cultural relativism c. Extreme or individual relativism d. Ethical absolutism 6. Ethical absolutism assumes that: a. There is an eternal, unchanging moral law that applies everywhere to everyone. b. There are absolutely no moral universals. c. There are many possible ethical truths. d. No set of moral rules is absolutely true in all times and all places. 7. Ethical pluralism argues that in most situations: a. There are a lot of alternatives but only one can be correct. b. The principle with which the greatest number of people agree is the correct principle. c. There are many truths rather than a single truth. d. Ethical absolutism applies only when there are a large number of ethical options. 8. The principles of understanding, tolerance, standing up and fallibility are all parts of the theory of ethical: a. Relativism. b. Pluralism. c. Absolutism. d. Exoneration 9. The principle of understanding requires that we: a. appreciate the meaning of ethical standards in other cultures
- 4. from the perspective of those cultures b. accept the existence of differences but deny diversity in ethical standards c. be prepared to stand up against moral wrongdoing by creating more laws d. be prepared to learn from other cultures yet have our own moral codes 10. Divine Command Theory argues that: a. religion is the only basis one should use to make moral decisions b. natural law and religion command that individuals do the right thing c. What is morally right is what God directs, and conversely, what is morally wrong is what God prohibits. d. we are unable to be critical thinkers if we do not value religion 11. The idea of natural law is: a. is almost identical to religious law b. we can identify some factors that are common to our human nature c. that a behavior is natural because God commands it d. God commands a law because it is natural 12. laws conflict with ethical standards. a. Always b. Never c. Maybe d. Sometimes 13. An ethical dilemma can arise when a person: a. Is faced with choices that involve conflicting ethical principles. b. Knowingly decides to violate the clearly applicable ethical principle.
- 5. c. Is punished for making an ethical decision. d. Cannot determine which ethical principles apply. 14. Ethical issues: a. Do not require individual decision making beyond the decision of whether one is in favor of, or opposed to, a particular social issue b. Do not require most individuals to decide the issue does not mean an individual is helpless to influence public debate on a social issue c. Usually and issue of public policy d. All of the above 15. Personal values are: a. Deciding what is good or right in the abstract b. Deciding which government or agency policies are best. c. What individuals care about and what they think is important d. Deciding which system of ethics is best. Caldwell University Division of Business BU 649 Final Project During the course of this semester, you have learned classical ethical theories, including the Friedman Doctrine (also known as “free market ethics,” or “business ethics”), Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics, the Ethic of Care, and Corporate Social Responsibility. The theories are described and explained in the Chapter 1 “ethical toolkit” and through resources posted on our web site. Throughout the semester, you have been applying these ethical theories to different topics, in online discussions and through cases and scenarios that highlight the
- 6. challenges facing businesses and leaders. In this process, your discussions have noted that these classical ethical theories are useful in many instances but also not entirely sufficient. Many of you have observed that current law does not adequately address many issues either. Your challenge is to learn how to manage difficult situations on the job and in your personal lives. Legal standards and ethical theories are useful to a point, but you need a one-line standard to help guide you. Please develop a standard that you can use in virtually any situation to help you decide how to act, and phrase it as a question. Your standard might be similar to any of the following: · “The Golden Rule” – Do unto others as you would have them to unto you, or, Would I want someone to do this to me, my employees, or my loved ones? · “The Fishbowl” – Would I be comfortable if everyone could see me doing this? · “The Man (Woman) in the Mirror” – Could still I look myself in the mirror if I do this? (i.e., would I lose respect for myself if I did this?) · “The Media Standard” – If everyone knew I did this, would that be acceptable? You may devise your own one-line approach. You should be able to apply the standard easily, in any situation, and be appropriately guided in your actions. Your ethical theory should be based in classical theories, appropriately critiqued. The project: In your paper, explain how your personal ethical standard incorporates aspects of the classical theories we’ve studied. To do this: · Demonstrate your understanding of the ethical theories we learned by explaining the five theories in your own words, using research examples from our text. (Part I of the rubric)
- 7. · Explain how your standard uses essential aspects of the theories. If your standard does not use any aspect of the five theories, then explain why it does not. (Part II.A of the rubric) · Explain why your standard is easy to use and apply. (Part II.B of the rubric) · Describe how your standard would apply in almost any business or personal situation (Part II.C of the rubric) Ideally, your ethical standard will reflect elements your personal credo, or at least be consistent with it. Some reference to your credo will be beneficial. Please note that you may use the research from the text and the posted resources. You already have read and applied these theories in the myriad cases found in the text. Please use different cases from the text as the “research examples” noted in the “exemplary” column of the rubric. Excellent writing that is required in any Masters course is expected; please have someone trustworthy review your paper before submitting. The Academic Support Center in the Student Center is an available resource for you.