Ethics in Decision Making Concepts

Questions and Answers

What is moral muteness?

Failing to voice moral concerns or communicating in ways that obscure moral beliefs.

What type of mindset benefits ethical thinking?

A long term mindset.

How do you make changes within your organization?

By taking baby steps, talking to yourself about it first, then others outside of your work, and then people within work.

What is the status quo bias?

Individuals tend to prefer an option if it is consistent with the status quo rather than if it requires a change. Signup and view all the answers

How do you overcome the status quo bias?

Don't be afraid of change. Signup and view all the answers

What is moral imagination?

Using ethics in a creative way that involves problem solving. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 4 step process to developing moral imagination?

<ol> <li>Reject the idea that ethics and success are mutually exclusive. 2. Ethical problem solving should be a professional part of your life. 3. Brainstorm and work with others. 4. Have the courage to implement.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are mindsets to use to avert problems?

Avoid temptation, beware entitlement, face embarrassment, temper ambition, irresponsibility, you are not special, check conflicts of interest. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Making Better Choices: Key Concepts

Moral Muteness
- Refers to the failure to express moral concerns.
- Communication may obscure actual moral beliefs.
Ethical Thinking Mindset
- Benefits from a long-term perspective.
- Encourages deeper, more sustainable ethical considerations.
Organizational Changes
- Implement incremental changes, also known as baby steps.
- Start by self-reflection, then discuss with external parties, followed by internal discussions.
Status Quo Bias
- Preference for options that maintain the existing state rather than pursuing change.
- Individuals generally favor the familiar over new alternatives.
Overcoming Status Quo Bias
- Emphasize the importance of embracing change.
- Encourage a proactive attitude towards innovation.
Moral Imagination
- Involves creatively applying ethical principles to solve problems.
- A key skill in navigating complex moral dilemmas.
Four-Step Process for Developing Moral Imagination
- Reject the false notion that ethics conflict with success; ethical companies often thrive.
- Integrate ethical problem-solving as a core professional practice.
- Collaborate with others to generate ideas.
- Be courageous in implementing ethical solutions.
Mindsets to Avert Ethical Problems
- Resist temptation and manage feelings of entitlement.
- Acknowledge potential embarrassment and temper excessive ambition.
- Recognize personal responsibilities and avoid self-importance.
- Regularly assess and address conflicts of interest.

Description

Explore essential concepts of ethical decision-making, including moral muteness, status quo bias, and the importance of ethical thinking mindsets. This quiz will help you understand how to navigate moral dilemmas and implement organizational changes effectively. Test your knowledge on making better choices through ethical considerations.