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What is a key step in the decision-making process after information has been collected?
What is a key step in the decision-making process after information has been collected?
In the decision-making process, what is crucial when generating possible action alternatives?
In the decision-making process, what is crucial when generating possible action alternatives?
What should a decision-maker do when seeking to resolve a problem after selecting an optimal response?
What should a decision-maker do when seeking to resolve a problem after selecting an optimal response?
Which theory might a decision-maker utilize when evaluating the situation in the decision-making process?
Which theory might a decision-maker utilize when evaluating the situation in the decision-making process?
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What should a decision-maker do after taking action and knowing the results?
What should a decision-maker do after taking action and knowing the results?
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After selecting a course of action supported by the evaluation criteria, what is the next step in the decision-making process?
After selecting a course of action supported by the evaluation criteria, what is the next step in the decision-making process?
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What factor appears to significantly affect ethical decision-making?
What factor appears to significantly affect ethical decision-making?
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Which factor influences ethical decision-making by believing they control events in their lives through effort and skill?
Which factor influences ethical decision-making by believing they control events in their lives through effort and skill?
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What does the term 'opportunity' refer to in the context of ethical decision-making?
What does the term 'opportunity' refer to in the context of ethical decision-making?
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What should a decision-maker strive to determine in the first step of ethical decision-making?
What should a decision-maker strive to determine in the first step of ethical decision-making?
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Which step in the ethical decision-making process involves the assessment of the harm being inflicted or that will be inflicted on others?
Which step in the ethical decision-making process involves the assessment of the harm being inflicted or that will be inflicted on others?
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What aspect does work experience influence in ethical decision-making, according to the text?
What aspect does work experience influence in ethical decision-making, according to the text?
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What is an ethical dilemma?
What is an ethical dilemma?
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What is the purpose of ethical decision-making?
What is the purpose of ethical decision-making?
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What are ethics in the context of decision-making?
What are ethics in the context of decision-making?
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What is ethical issue intensity?
What is ethical issue intensity?
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How do women and men differ in terms of ethics?
How do women and men differ in terms of ethics?
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What is a key characteristic of ethical decision-making?
What is a key characteristic of ethical decision-making?
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Study Notes
Factors Affecting Ethical Decision-Making
- Education and work experience positively influence ethical decision-making
- Nationality and cultural background play a significant role in ethical decision-making
- Age is a factor, with older individuals being more ethical
- Locus of control, whether internal or external, affects ethical decision-making
- Opportunity can either limit or permit ethical or unethical behavior
Ethical Decision-Making Process
- Identify the ethical problem: determining if there is a violation of an important ethical principle, societal law, or organizational standard or policy
- Collect relevant information: gathering data about the potential consequences and rights being forsaken
- Evaluate the information: applying ethics theories, such as utilitarianism, rights, or justice, to assess the situation
- Consider alternatives: generating a set of possible action alternatives, such as confronting another person's actions or seeking a higher authority
- Make a decision: selecting an action alternative that is supported by the evaluation criteria
- Act or implement: taking action to resolve the problem
- Review the action: reviewing the consequences of the action and modifying it if necessary
Ethical Dilemmas
- A complex situation where ethical principles or values are in conflict
- Examples: duty to self, family, friends, workers, investors, consumers, or future generations, and determining a fair or just resolution
Ethical Decision-Making
- The ability to determine the right course of action or the right thing to do
- Enables analysis of whether another's decisions or actions are right or good
- Involves personal standards of right and wrong, guiding or judging individual or group decisions or intended actions
Individual Factors
- Gender: women are generally considered "more ethical" than men
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Explore ethical decision making in complex situations with this quiz. Learn about ethical dilemmas, conflicting values, and how to resolve them using ethical principles. Enhance your ability to analyze situations and determine the right course of action.
