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Ethics
MPA 8002
The Structure and Theory
of Human Organization
Richard M. Jacobs, OSA, Ph.D.
THE CHALLENGE OF ETHICS
mutuality
generalizability
caring
respect
honesty
mutuality:
mutuality
responding:
to the right person at the right time
to the right extent in the right way
and, thus...
evidencing a virtuous character revealed
in practical wisdom when making
decisions
bearing responsibility for the choices
made
inculcating virtue throughout the
organization as a shared purpose
For Aristotle, then, it is not so much
what managers or leaders do that is
crucial for ethical decision making...
...what is crucial is why managers or
leaders do what they do
...and the quality of character revealed in
very practical decisions.
“…that is not for everyone, nor is
it easy; wherefore goodness is
both rare and laudable and
noble.”
Aristotle, Ethics, II.9
Seven ethical virtues...
courage anger
liberality truth
magnificence indignation
pride
COURAGE
scenario building
for successful organizational change