RESOLVING

ETHICAL
DILEMMA
 Content
• General Introduction of Ethics
• Example of dilemmas
• Ethical dilemmas
• Types of complexities
• Steps in facing Moral/Ethical dilemmas
 Ethics
The term is derived from the Greek word ethos which
can mean custom, habit, character or disposition.

At its simplest, ethics is a system of moral principles.

... Ethics is concerned with what is good for
individuals and society and is also described as moral
philosophy.
 Dilemma
Dilemma is a situation in which a difficult choice
has to be made between two or more alternatives,
especially ones that are equally undesirable.
 Example of dilemma
• Uncertainty about which job offer to take
• Wondering whether or not to make the move to a
new city
 Ethical dilemma
• An ethical dilemma (ethical paradox or moral
dilemma) is a problem in the 
decision-making process between two possible
options, neither of which is absolutely
acceptable from an ethical perspective.
 Why it arises?
• An ethical dilemma arises when a person is
forced to decide between two morally sound
options, but they may conflict with the
established boundaries of a business, a
governmental agency, or the law.
Types of Complexities
Steps for How to Resolve Ethical
dilemmas
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