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What is the primary focus of the duty-based approach?
What is the primary focus of the duty-based approach?
- The moral character of the agent
- The ethical obligations of all rational creatures
- The personal will and intention (correct)
- The consequences of our actions
Who is the philosopher most commonly associated with the duty-based approach?
Who is the philosopher most commonly associated with the duty-based approach?
- Immanuel Kant (correct)
- Saint Augustine of Hippo
- John Stuart Mill
- Aristotle
According to the duty-based approach, what is the ultimate goal of an ethical action?
According to the duty-based approach, what is the ultimate goal of an ethical action?
- To fulfill our moral obligation (correct)
- To promote individual freedom
- To achieve personal gain
- To maximize overall happiness
What is the term for the formula used to discover our ethical duty in the duty-based approach?
What is the term for the formula used to discover our ethical duty in the duty-based approach?
What is the characteristic of ethical obligations in the duty-based approach?
What is the characteristic of ethical obligations in the duty-based approach?
What is the role of reason in the duty-based approach?
What is the role of reason in the duty-based approach?
What is the primary concern of consequentialist ethical theories?
What is the primary concern of consequentialist ethical theories?
Which philosopher is associated with the development of utilitarianism?
Which philosopher is associated with the development of utilitarianism?
What is the main goal of the utilitarian approach, according to Epicurus?
What is the main goal of the utilitarian approach, according to Epicurus?
What distinguishes agent-centered theories from consequentialist and non-consequentialist theories?
What distinguishes agent-centered theories from consequentialist and non-consequentialist theories?
How do non-consequentialist theories evaluate the morality of actions?
How do non-consequentialist theories evaluate the morality of actions?
What is the primary difference between consequentialist and non-consequentialist theories?
What is the primary difference between consequentialist and non-consequentialist theories?
What is a potential consequence of employees ignoring procedures and protocol due to lack of motivation?
What is a potential consequence of employees ignoring procedures and protocol due to lack of motivation?
What is the central idea behind the belief that following God's will is seen as the definition of what is ethical?
What is the central idea behind the belief that following God's will is seen as the definition of what is ethical?
Which philosopher's concept is described as the 'teleological suspension of the ethical'?
Which philosopher's concept is described as the 'teleological suspension of the ethical'?
What is a result of a manager's lack of ethical behavior in the workplace?
What is a result of a manager's lack of ethical behavior in the workplace?
What is a consequence of a business's lack of ethics becoming public knowledge?
What is a consequence of a business's lack of ethics becoming public knowledge?
According to Aristotle, what should be the focus of ethics?
According to Aristotle, what should be the focus of ethics?
What is a challenge for a business that has recovered from a lack of ethics?
What is a challenge for a business that has recovered from a lack of ethics?
What is the primary characteristic of a person of good character in the virtue approach?
What is the primary characteristic of a person of good character in the virtue approach?
Which philosopher's writings served as a guide for Protestant Reformers like Martin Luther and Jean Calvin?
Which philosopher's writings served as a guide for Protestant Reformers like Martin Luther and Jean Calvin?
What is a result of unethical behavior among employees?
What is a result of unethical behavior among employees?
What is the central issue in the relationship between religion and ethics, according to the text?
What is the central issue in the relationship between religion and ethics, according to the text?
What do customers who abandon a company due to its lack of ethics typically do?
What do customers who abandon a company due to its lack of ethics typically do?
What is a reason why employees might engage in unethical behavior?
What is a reason why employees might engage in unethical behavior?
What is a consequence of not properly training employees?
What is a consequence of not properly training employees?
What are personal ethics and business ethics?
What are personal ethics and business ethics?
What is a difference between personal ethics and business ethics?
What is a difference between personal ethics and business ethics?
What can prevent unethical behavior in employees?
What can prevent unethical behavior in employees?
What is an example of a value often included in personal ethics?
What is an example of a value often included in personal ethics?
Study Notes
Duty-Based Approach
- Focuses on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions, regardless of consequences
- Associated with philosopher Immanuel Kant
- Ultimate goal is to act in accordance with universal moral principles
- Categorical Imperative is the formula used to discover ethical duty
- Ethical obligations are absolute and universal
- Reason plays a central role in determining our moral duties
Consequentialist Ethical Theories
- Primary concern is the consequences of actions
- John Stuart Mill is associated with the development of utilitarianism
- Happiness and well-being are the main goals of the utilitarian approach (Epicurus's view)
Agent-Centered vs. Consequentialist & Non-Consequentialist Theories
- Agent-centered theories focus on the moral character of the individual
- Consequentialist theories evaluate actions based on their outcomes
- Non-consequentialist theories evaluate actions based on their inherent rightness or wrongness
Consequences of Unethical Behavior
- Employees ignoring procedures and protocol due to lack of motivation can lead to errors, accidents, and decreased productivity
- Following God's will is perceived as inherently ethical
- Kierkegaard's concept of the "teleological suspension of the ethical" suggests that ethical norms can be suspended in exceptional circumstances
- Managers lacking ethical behavior can erode trust, create a toxic work environment, and harm the company's reputation
- Business's lack of ethics becoming public knowledge can lead to loss of customers, investors, and reputational damage
Virtue Ethics
- Aristotle emphasizes developing good character as the focus of ethics
- Recovery from a lack of ethics is challenging due to the difficulty in rebuilding trust
- Integrity, honesty, and compassion are hallmarks of a person of good character
Other Considerations
- Martin Luther and Jean Calvin drew inspiration from Aristotle's writings
- Unethical behavior among employees can lead to a decline in productivity, customer dissatisfaction, and legal issues
- The connection between religion and ethics is a central topic, with a discussion of different philosophical perspectives
- Customers who abandon a company due to its lack of ethics typically seek alternatives and spread negative reviews
- Lack of motivation, pressure to meet goals, and perceived lack of consequences can contribute to unethical behavior
- Not properly training employees can result in a lack of awareness and understanding regarding ethical practices
- Personal ethics are individual beliefs about right and wrong, while business ethics apply ethical principles specifically to the workplace
- Personal ethics often influence business ethics, but the two can sometimes clash
- Creating a strong ethical culture, promoting ethical leadership, and providing ethical training can prevent unethical behavior
- Honesty, fairness, and responsibility are examples of values often included in personal ethics
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Learn about different models, philosophies, and principles governing ethical decision-making, and understand the three broad types of ethical theories to make logical and ethical decisions.
