Manzon, Shimmea Anne Uzzeil M.

BSA 1A
ETHICS
DETAILED REPORT

What is Ethical Decision Making?

Ethical decision making is the process in which you aim to make your decisions in line
with a code of ethics. To do so, you must seek out resources such as professional
guidelines and organizational policies, and rule out any unethical solutions to your
problem. Making ethical decisions is easier said than done. To provide it, consider
resources such as professional guidelines and organizational policies, as well as rule
out any unethical solutions to your situation.

3 Ethical Decision Making

1. Virtue Ethics

Virtue ethics concerns itself with the intentional development of personal morality, rather
than an organized set of moral rules. Business leaders who use virtue ethics in their
decision-making should be aware of how their decisions reflect the values and character
of their organization. Since Ancient Greece, it is perhaps the world's oldest ethical
doctrine. It defines good behaviors as those that exemplify virtuous character attributes
such as courage, loyalty, or knowledge. But instead of an ordered collection of moral
principles, virtue ethics is concerned with the intentional development of human
morality.

2. Consequentialist Theory

The consequentialist theory represents a moral framework for discovering an ethical

course of action based on results. Before making a decision, the outcomes are
considered pragmatically. Once the desired outcome is chosen, the ethical
decision-making framework reveals potential actions toward achieving that end. The
goal is to choose an action plan that produces the most good. It is an ethical theory that
determines whether something is right or wrong based on the consequences. For
example, most people believe that lying is wrong. However, if speaking a lie saves
someone's life, consequentialism believes it's the ethical thing to do.
3.Identify-Consider-Act-Reflect

● Identify: The first step is to identify each scenario from an ethical standpoint as a
means of finding the best course of action. This is achieved by asking a set of
questions.
● Consider: Next, business leaders must take time to assess the decision-making
path they have chosen before acting. They can consider additional perspectives,
brainstorm alternative solutions, and address unhelpful influences.
● Act: This is done by following through with the actions that have been decided
on, or if a higher authority is required, by elevating the issue to the appropriate
management level.
● Reflect: Finally, decision-makers are called on to reflect on the overall outcomes
of their actions. In short, what can they take away from this process? This will
allow for a greater understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the team
members and leaders when making future business decisions.

Ethical Decision Making Process:

● Look for and identify ethical issues. What feels wrong?

● Obtain unbiased facts and look for distorted or missing information.
● Identify the stakeholders and their motivation and influence. Understand
situational factors.
● Identify the values and look for competing values.
● Seek additional assistance and foster open discussion. Reinforce the values of
mutual respect and reason-giving.
● Formulate solutions using best-known ethical frameworks as a guide.
● Evaluate proposed alternatives including potential consequences.
● Select and implement the most ethical solution.
● Monitor and assess the outcome.
● Work to avoid future problems.

Why do we make Ethical Decision Making?

Ethical decisions generate and sustain trust; demonstrate respect, responsibility,

fairness and caring; and are consistent with good citizenship. These behaviors provide
a foundation for making better decisions by setting the ground rules for our behavior.
Ethical decisions foster and sustain trust, display respect, accountability, justice, and
concern, and are consistent with good citizenship. By establishing the ground rules for
our behavior, these behaviors lay the groundwork for making better decisions.