We are confronted with ethical challenges throughout our lives. With each decision we make, we are developing our personal ethical framework for decision-making.
Identify a specific ethical dilemma you have confronted. Examples include observing someone cheating in a class or game or stealing from your employer, being offered a bribe or inappropriate gift, being asked to cover for someone when they lied, or being asked by someone in authority to take an action you considered unethical. Respond to the following prompts:
1. Describe the ethical dilemma you confronted. How did you recognize the issue had a moral component? (2pts)
2. Discuss how you addressed the ethical dilemma. (3 pts)
3. What influenced your decision-making? How did you determine which actions were right vs. wrong? (3 pts)
4. What factors would you take into consideration if you were thinking about leaving your job rather than do something unethical? (2 pts)