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leadership and management
ethical decision making
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02/22/2015

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We characterize people as _____ when they act in ways that are consistent with societal moral values
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ethical
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The core beliefs we hold regarding what is right and fair in terms of our actions our interactions with others
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Values
Term
Values that we attribute to a system of beliefs that help define right from wrong, good versus bad. The come from a higher authority
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morals
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The belief that right and wrong depends on circumstances
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ethical relativism (dangerous)
Term
_____ and ____ are the keys to viability of the military ethic
Definition
personal integrity and moral courage
Term
When diagnosing ethical dilemmas, you should ____, _____ and _____
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Identify, analyze, and reconcile
Term
You should reconcile ethical dilemmas by applying the _____
Definition
50 step decision making process
Term
When diagnosing an ethical dilemma, you should first _____ the exact nature of the dilemma, as much as possible, _______ the dilemma, by comparing the known factors associated with the requirement of following ethical principles while considering the consequences of potential ethical traps, and, finally, _____ the ethical dilemma by applying the 5-step decision making process
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Identify; Reconcile
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What are the three O's of the "identify" portion of Dr. Toner's ethical principles?
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owing, ordering and 0ughting
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What are the three P's of the "identify" portion of Dr. Toner's ethical principles?
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principle, purpose, and people
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What are the three R's of the "identify" portion of Dr. Toner's ethical principles?
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rules, results, and realities
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What are the three D's of the "identify" portion of Dr. Toner's ethical principles?
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discern, declare, and do
Term
The three P's, principle, purpose, and people are ordered in this way to serve as a reminder to SNCOs that you must always put Principle (truth telling and honer) ______; Purpose (mission accomplishment and duty) _______; and People _______.
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first; second; thirdd
Term
Proper ordering of the ______ helps to ensure that your Air Force mission is done consistently with little to no compromising of system integrity.
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Three Ps
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According to the three Rs, ______ give ethical guidance; ______ are the outcome of following or not following them; and _______ recognize the importance of the situation, circumstances, or realities.
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rule; results; realities
Term
As a SNCO, you ought to first govern your action by ________
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the three Rs (rules, results, and realities
Term
The ethical principles of ______ are what all the other ethical principles are built upon.
Definition
The three O's
Term
Dr. Toner's six tests, the questions you should ask before making a decision, are:
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The Shame test; community test; legality test; situation test; God test; consequence test
Term
In Dr. Toner's ______ test, you ask: If it were publicize, would I be embarrassed, discredited, or humiliated?
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the Shame test
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The ______ step, in ethical decision making, is where you would compare the known factors associated with the pending issue to the requirements of ethical principles, determining if you are about to step into any of the four ethical traps.
Definition
“Analyze”
Term
Ethical relativism is:
Definition
Making decisions based on personal values/beliefs, rather than on military regs, rules, and codes of conduct
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The loyalty syndrome can effect your decisions. It is:
Definition
making decisions based on respect and/or loyalty to an individual, unit, or organization, etc. rather than on military rules, regulations, and codes of conduct
Term
Analyzing a decision, you should decide if the "drive to success" is driving your decision. This means:
Definition
making it based on a "win at all costs" attitude.
Term
In the Reconcile step of solving an ethical dilemma is where you apply these five steps:
Definition
interpret the situation, analyze all the factors, think about your ethical traps to select the best course of action, implement your decision, and monitor and enforce the course of action you have chose
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What are the four ethical traps, which must be avoided when solving an ethical dilemma?
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Ethical relativism; loyalty syndrome; worry over image; drive for success
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When the three steps of ethical decision making are applied, it will lead to an ethical climate and will foster good overall ethical behavior. What are the 3 steps?
Definition
Identify, Analyze, and Reconcile
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