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As the decision maker, you were asked to look at the facts from various ethical perspectives,...

As the decision maker, you were asked to look at the facts from various ethical perspectives, one from each ethical lens (responsibilities,results,reputation, relationship). Describe what perspective appealed to you the most. After practicing, what is the value of changing perspective?

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Four Eathical Lenses:

Rights/Responsibilities, Results, Relationship, Reputation Lens

Out of these four ethical lenses I view the world through Rights/Responsibility lense. Please refer below explanation of chosen perspective.

People from this lens value individuals determining for themselves which actions are ethical based on carefully thinking through their responsibilities.

Icon: Telescope

Using this vantage point is like looking through a telescope: we take a very long view focusing on the universal ideal values that are important for human beings.

Core Values

Rationality:

using the mind to analyze the situation

Autonomy: individual determines proper course of action

Definition of an Ethical Act

Fulfils the rights and responsibilities of the ethical actor.
Is done with care and concern for the other individuals involved.
Allows you to delight in your work as you carry out your duties.
Human Task

Principles:

rules that guide individuals to appropriate behaviour

Foundational Values

Temperance:

acting with moderation and self-restraint
Honesty and responsibility

Secondary Values

Being truthful and transparent
Providing privacy for individuals
Allowing freedom of conscience
Supporting free speech
Justification for Actions
I was doing my duty
I was following the rules
Foundational Questions
What are the rules?
What are my rights and responsibilities?
How do I act in a caring way?

Key Phrase

I am responsible.

Gifts

Seek self-knowledge
Acts from guiding principles
Celebrates being accountable

Blind Spot

Belief that motive justifies the method

Vices and Risks

Being judgmental
Criticizing everyone for their ethics
Hubris and Crises

Excuses:

believe they don't have to follow the rules
Exhaustion

Checklist for Action

Focus on truth you want to find
Ask people how they want to be treated
Treat people as "fully functioning adults"

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