158 100 3006 Resolve an Ethical Problem Slide

158 -100 -3006 Resolve an Ethical Problem Slide Presentation

ETHICAL PROBLEM An ethical (moral) problem is one that refers to questions of the following kind: 1) what a person “should” do or “ought” to do; 2) what is right versus right: • Truth vs. Loyalty • Individual vs. community • Short Term vs. Long Term • Justice vs Mercy

The Military Problem Solving Process Step 1: Identify the problem. Step 2: Gather information. Step 3: Develop criteria. Step 4: Generate possible solutions. Step 5: Analyze possible solutions. Step 6: Compare possible solutions. Step 7: Make and implement the decision.

The Abbreviated Military Problem Solving Process for an Ethical Problem Step 1: Define the problem. Step 2: Identify all relevant laws, regulations and values. Step 3: Develop possible solutions. Step 4: Implement the best ethical solution.

ARMY VALUES LOYALTY DUTY RESPECT SELFLESS SERVICE HONOR INTEGRITY PERSONAL COURAGE

NATIONAL VALUES TRUTH LIFE LIBERTY PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS JUSTICE AND FAIRNESS PEACE AND SECURITY EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY RESPONSIBILITY

Ethical Schools of Thought Principles Based. What rules exist, and what are my moral obligations? Consequences Based. What produces the greatest good for the greatest number, and who wins or loses? Virtues Based. Would I want others to treat me this way, what would my mom think, or would I be proud of my actions if reported in the news?

The Abbreviated Military Problem Solving Process for an Ethical Problem Step 1: Define the problem. Step 2: Identify all relevant laws and regulations. Step 3: Develop possible solutions. Step 4: Implement the best ethical solution.