For Further Research (Individual) Consider the six different ethical philosophies described in the chapter.

Apply these six philosophies to one of the following ethical dilemmas. What would be the most ethical decision for each? Explain why you think so. Which would you be most likely to follow?

Decisions:

1. You see a classmate go through the backpack of another student in the restroom, remove some items, and then leave. Should you ignore what you saw, report it, or do something else?

2. You are the president of a school club, which gives you access to the club’s money. You need to buy a new tire for your car but you won’t have enough money for a week. You are considering borrowing the money from the club and paying it back in a week. What should you do?

3. You have been assigned to a class project team. In a different class, you have been on a team with one of the members of your current team, and you know he or she refuses to do any work but expects others on the team to help him or her out. What are your options, and what should you do?