Our society also has norms that define what acceptable behaviors are. These norms are rules of conduct recognized in defining right from wrong in the eyes of society and the law. “Ethics refers to well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans out to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness or specific virtues” (scu.edu, 2010). In mass casualty incidents there are a number of ethical considerations that impose reasonable obligations. These considerations must be well thought-out in the pre-planning process because fair and equal treatments must be provided to all, allocation of resources must be transparent and respect for human life and community norms must
Discuss explanations of independent behaviour with reference to relevant research studies. Independent behaviour refers to behaviour that is not altered despite pressures to conform or obey. It also discusses the resistance to pressures to conform and to obey authority figures. Numerous factors are involved in the resistance to conformity and obedience, and explanation of too why such resistance occurs. Some of these relate to our individual differences whilst others relate to the situational factors we encounter.
In other way we can state that it is always moral to promote self-interest and it is not moral not to promote it. So it is a moral duty of every person to pursue his or her own interest. According to Ethical Egoism, there is only one ultimate principle of conduct, the principle of self-interest, and this principle sums up all of one’s natural duties and obligations. The only way, through which you can help others, according to Ethical Egoism, if it is in someone’s best interest to help others. Ethical Egoism talks only about the self-interest which is better for the person over long run.
It is ones action that gives the group greater good, not an individual. Deontological Ethics Deontology is the theory that an individual does something because the individual believes it is the right thing to do. They do not look further into the action or bring the possible consequences to mind. They simply believe it is the correct thing to do and act upon it. Deontology is similar to Utilitarianism because it is again based on singular decisions of an individual.
ETHICAL LENS INVENTORY Ethical lens Inventory is used as a way to identify what values are more important to us as an individual.The inventory allows us to see ethical issues clearly whenever we have ethical dilemma without clear option/choice and it also helps to learn how to resolve them better.People have different priorities and different values helps to respect each others point of views. There are four primary ethical perspectives. Two of them are to help us to determine using Rationality(critical thinking ) are: 1)Rights&Responsibility Lens:you use your rationality to how to live with universal rules. 2)Relationship Lens:Its about equality of community so that everybody gets treated fairly. The other two of the ethical lenses are using your Sensibility (Intuition) which means using your intuition and emotions for our behavior to be ethical are : 1)Results Lens:using your sensibility to decide your decisions which will make you happy and adds more happiness to your life.
Only by acknowledging all the personal and impersonal influences can a person keep focused on thinking critically to determine a conclusion based on fair-mindedness. Do not take what is heard at face value; allow critical thinking to enter into the thought process to sort through what are fallacies and facts. “Critical Thinking can be seen as a tool with certain components to handle information. It involves a particular way in which information is treated” (Haase, 2010, para. 7).
Individual decision making depends on one’s self-concept. Group decision making is based on how each member view themselves in relation to the other members of the group. This essay will discuss decision making within groups: The risky shift phenomenon. This essay will define the risky shift phenomenon and discuss how and why it takes place and also its strengths and weaknesses. The cultural value of the risky shift will be discussed as well as the informational influence of this phenomenon.
Describe what is meant by diversity and why it should be valued. Diversity is where everyone is treated the same no matter of their religion, age, gender, ethnicity or other factors such as disabilities. This should be valued because it should not matter what someone is like, everyone should have the chance to get the same opportunities in life and should not be discriminated against. Companies should always value this because it makes it fair for each person that applies and means that they can get the best one that’s interviewed and not rule people out before they even get interviewed. 2.
I will always stand up for what is right, never give in to negative peer pressure, never allow fear of failure to prevail in my emotions. * Responsibility – I will act responsibly all the time, always considering the consequences of my actions, always being accountable for my acts * Family – Only with a strong family and sharing the successes together I will reach my goals. And the biggest challenge of my life is to be able to help my children developing their own values. * Ambition – No matter the barriers, I will find the way for my dreams to become reality. My conduct should
Paragraph 2 Based on your “preferred ethical lens” why this is important to you? Everyone should be treated with equality because no person is better than they other. Paragraph 3 What course of action would you take? How do your actions relate to your values? Relationship Lens: 1.