Questions and Answers
Which of the following, in general, do philosophers agree is one of the four basic rules of ethics that are enduring and universal?
What can cloud our judgment and lead us to cover up mistakes in an effort to look good at all costs?
Blind Ambition.
Which branch of the military service has the following Core Values: 'Honor, Courage and Commitment'?
Navy.
Which branch of the military service has the following Core Values: 'Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage'?
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Which type of values are generally accepted and enforced within a given social order?
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What is essential for effective leaders because it ensures fairness?
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What did Dr. William James call all of our behavior, our virtues and our vices?
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Which value gives us the moral and mental strength to do what is right, even in the face of personal or professional adversity?
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What is a product of knowledge and intelligence that allows us to judge right from wrong?
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Which type of value guides our conduct?
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What are most of our moral beliefs?
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When do children begin to develop a conscience, a sense of right and wrong?
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Which is one of the three primary ethical standards in our culture?
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What do we need to internalize so completely that we do unto others automatically, without having to be urged or forced to do what is right?
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Which term is often simply a substitute for the word ethics, but may cover areas of conduct or thinking not related to ethics?
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Which might be considered acceptable conduct in one culture but may be considered wrong in another culture?
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What provides guidance for personal honesty and integrity that will remain with you throughout your life?
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Which quality do you develop by adhering to moral principles?
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Which branch of the military service has the following Core Values: 'Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do'?
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What is the moral code of Western society based upon?
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What value is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking?
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What should be a list of reminders that cause us to practice acceptable behavior?
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Which did Dr. James offer as a practical step to get rid of bad habits and to form good ones?
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What distinguishes effective leaders from average or poor leaders?
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What is a matter of carrying out, acting, and living the values of your military branch in everything you do?
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Study Notes
Core Values in Military Services
- Navy: Core values are Honor, Courage, Commitment.
- Army: Core values include Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.
- Air Force: Core values consist of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Ethical Concepts and Definitions
- Ethics: Broadly accepted basic rule is responsibility for thoughts and conduct.
- Blind Ambition: A state that clouds judgment, leading to cover-ups for personal image.
- Conscience: A product of knowledge that helps distinguish right from wrong.
- Morals: Often interchangeable with ethics, but can encompass non-ethical conduct.
- Norms: Accepted conduct that can vary in moral status across different cultures.
Development of Values
- Conscience Development: Begins around the age of 3, marking the onset of moral understanding.
- Moral Beliefs: Primarily formed as habits learned during childhood.
Leadership and Values
- Sense of Justice: Essential for effective leadership, ensuring fairness.
- Integrity: Developed by adhering to moral principles; defined as doing what is right even when unobserved.
- Choosing Behavior: Distinction between effective leaders and average ones lies in the ability to choose good over bad.
Personal and Social Ethics
- Personal Values: These guide individual conduct, forming a personal code of conduct.
- Moral Values: Require internalization to operate automatically in ethical situations.
- Judeo-Christian Ethic: Forms the moral code of Western society.
Behavioral Change and Habits
- Habits and Behavior: Dr. William James referred to all behavior as habits, including virtues and vices.
- Forming Good Habits: Important to consistently practice new habits until they are firmly established.
Ethical Reminders
- Personal Code of Conduct: Acts as a list of reminders for practicing acceptable behavior.
- Courage: The mental strength to act rightly despite challenges.
Integrity and Honor
- Integrity: Constitutes honesty and adherence to moral principles in all actions.
- Honor: Represents the implementation of military values in everyday life.
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