Moral and Nonmoral Standards
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What are moral standards based on?

  • Practical, legal, or organizational reasons
  • Cultural, religious, or philosophical beliefs (correct)
  • Fairness, justice, and well-being of individuals or society
  • Efficiency, safety, conformity, or adherence to established norms and procedures
  • Which of the following is driven by considerations of morality, fairness, justice, and well-being of individuals or society?

  • Ethical guidelines
  • Moral standards (correct)
  • Cultural norms
  • Non-moral standards
  • What do non-moral standards address?

  • Human rights and principles of justice
  • Cultural and religious norms
  • Ethical principles and beliefs
  • Efficiency, safety, conformity, and adherence to established norms and procedures (correct)
  • Which of the following is an example of a moral standard?

    <p>The Golden Rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates non-moral standards?

    <p>Efficiency, safety, conformity, or adherence to established norms and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do moral standards originate from?

    <p>Ethical principles and deeply ingrained cultural, religious, or philosophical beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of moral dilemmas, what is an individual moral dilemma?

    <p>A dilemma faced by an individual when deciding between conflicting moral principles on a personal level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an organizational moral dilemma?

    <p>Ethical conflicts within an organization's policies and practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a structural moral dilemma occur?

    <p>When larger societal structures or frameworks face institutional ethical challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a moral dilemma?

    <p>A situation where individuals must choose between two or more conflicting moral principles, duties, or values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario demonstrates an individual moral dilemma?

    <p>A student discovering that a classmate is cheating on an important exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an organizational moral dilemma?

    <p>Ethical conflicts within an organization's policies and practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a structural moral dilemma occur?

    <p>When larger societal structures or frameworks face institutional ethical challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario demonstrates an individual moral dilemma?

    <p>A student discovering that a classmate is cheating on an important exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an organizational moral dilemma?

    <p>Ethical conflicts within an organization's policies and practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a structural moral dilemma occur?

    <p>When larger societal structures or frameworks face institutional ethical challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Moral Standards

    • Moral standards are based on considerations of morality, fairness, justice, and well-being of individuals or society.
    • They are driven by these considerations to promote a common good or social welfare.

    Non-Moral Standards

    • Non-moral standards address practical, functional, or technical aspects of a situation.
    • They are motivated by efficiency, effectiveness, and performance.

    Moral Standards vs. Non-Moral Standards

    • An example of a moral standard is a code of conduct that prohibits discrimination.
    • Moral standards originate from cultural, religious, or philosophical values and principles.

    Moral Dilemmas

    • A moral dilemma is a situation where an individual or organization faces conflicting moral values, obligations, or principles.
    • An individual moral dilemma occurs when a person faces conflicting moral values or principles that cannot be reconciled.
    • An organizational moral dilemma occurs when an organization's policies, practices, or goals conflict with moral values or principles.
    • A structural moral dilemma occurs when societal or institutional conditions create conflicting moral values or principles.
    • A moral dilemma is characterized by uncertainty, conflict, and difficult choices.

    Scenarios

    • A scenario demonstrating an individual moral dilemma is when a person must choose between telling the truth or lying to protect a friend's feelings.
    • An organizational moral dilemma is distinguished by conflicting moral values or principles between the organization's goals and social welfare.
    • A structural moral dilemma occurs when societal or institutional conditions create conflicting moral values or principles, such as a law that conflicts with human rights.

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    Explore the concepts of moral and non-moral standards, including their definitions, principles, and cultural influences. Understand the differences between these standards and their impact on behavior and decision-making.

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