This course has taught me quite a few things entering into
the world of ethics. If I could take away three different key lessons they
would have to be 1). People perceive things differently (i.e the death penalty,
gun control, and morals) 2). We are all brought up in a certain way growing up
which we solely base our decision making because of our moral and ethical
thinking. Finally, 3). That organization’s visions and goals are solely based
on the ethical values that the majority follow to execute their daily
operations. For example the Army and their disciplines and values such as
Integrity, honor, duty, and respect carry on with their soldiers in their
everyday life ensuring that they carry themselves as true professionals
People perceive things differently as the class discussed
their views on certain topics and the ethical and moral values that come with
it. The death penalty for example, some believed that it sends a message to
other criminals that perform a certain degree of a crime should receive that
penalty, then the other side of folks described their opinions of all human
life should not be treated in humane. LaFollete (2007) stated that “law has
long held that a person is criminally responsible for an action only if she did
the illegal action and had the requisite mental state.” (p. 207) some agree
that it depends on the “intent” of the individual who committed the crime to
favor or not favor the death penalty. Which can go the same with gun control,
is it the morals or ethical values to ban guns from society? So long as the
person who carries the gun is held responsible for his or her actions.
We are all taught certain things growing up such as holding
the door for others, respecting others, and other cultural acts that reflect on
our ethics and morals. These simple traits carry on to us even when we enter
the workplace. Is it right for someone who is the decision maker to make
decisions based on how they feel about a certain person? Like, would it be
right to not hire the person who applied for a job because they bullied you
when you were younger? The ethical thing to do and the morally right thing to
do is to hire the best person for the organization or department. Its choosing
that “hard right versus that easy wrong” concept.
The value that I received from this course will take me a
long way in my career. To possess the qualities to understand the ethical
decisions or the right decisions will make me a person of quality rather than
quantity. Meaning I would be separate from the crowd within my organization. I
would be seen as the guy who makes decisions solely based on what it is right
or seems right moving forward. I really appreciated this course and critical
thinking aspects in our daily lives. It has taught me to think in the “grey” as
to thinking just black and white. Understanding that there is more than just
saying yes or no.
References:
LaFollette, H. (2007). The Practice of Ethics.
Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.
This course has taught me quite a few things entering into
the world of ethics. If I could take away three different key lessons they
would have to be 1). People perceive things differently (i.e the death penalty,
gun control, and morals) 2). We are all brought up in a certain way growing up
which we solely base our decision making because of our moral and ethical
thinking. Finally, 3). That organization’s visions and goals are solely based
on the ethical values that the majority follow to execute their daily
operations. For example the Army and their disciplines and values such as
Integrity, honor, duty, and respect carry on with their soldiers in their
everyday life ensuring that they carry themselves as true professionals
People perceive things differently as the class discussed
their views on certain topics and the ethical and moral values that come with
it. The death penalty for example, some believed that it sends a message to
other criminals that perform a certain degree of a crime should receive that
penalty, then the other side of folks described their opinions of all human
life should not be treated in humane. LaFollete (2007) stated that “law has
long held that a person is criminally responsible for an action only if she did
the illegal action and had the requisite mental state.” (p. 207) some agree
that it depends on the “intent” of the individual who committed the crime to
favor or not favor the death penalty. Which can go the same with gun control,
is it the morals or ethical values to ban guns from society? So long as the
person who carries the gun is held responsible for his or her actions.
We are all taught certain things growing up such as holding
the door for others, respecting others, and other cultural acts that reflect on
our ethics and morals. These simple traits carry on to us even when we enter
the workplace. Is it right for someone who is the decision maker to make
decisions based on how they feel about a certain person? Like, would it be
right to not hire the person who applied for a job because they bullied you
when you were younger? The ethical thing to do and the morally right thing to
do is to hire the best person for the organization or department. Its choosing
that “hard right versus that easy wrong” concept.
The value that I received from this course will take me a
long way in my career. To possess the qualities to understand the ethical
decisions or the right decisions will make me a person of quality rather than
quantity. Meaning I would be separate from the crowd within my organization. I
would be seen as the guy who makes decisions solely based on what it is right
or seems right moving forward. I really appreciated this course and critical
thinking aspects in our daily lives. It has taught me to think in the “grey” as
to thinking just black and white. Understanding that there is more than just
saying yes or no.
References:
LaFollette, H. (2007). The Practice of Ethics.
Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.
