1Ethics
How people should behave.
2Ethics Decision
Any choice about how a person should behave that is based on a sense of right and wrong.
3Life Principles
The rules by which you live your life.
4Milton Friedman
argued that a corporate manager's primary responsibility is to the owners of the organization, that is, to shareholders.
5Deontological
From the Greek word for obligation; the duty to do the right thing, regardless of the result
6Kant's categorical imperative
An act is only ethical if it would be acceptable for everyone to do the same thing.
7Mill and Utilitarianism
a correct decision is one that maximizes overall happiness and minimizes overall pain, thereby producing the greatest net benefit.
8Life Prospects
The opportunities one has at birth, based on one's natural attributes and initial place in society.
9Veil of Ignorance
The rules for society that we would not propose if we did not know how lucky we would be if we won the lottery
10Different Principle
Rawls' suggestion that society should reward behavior that provides the most benefit to the community as a whole
11Front Page Test
If your decision ended up on the front page would you be ok with that?
12Moral Universalism
A belief that some acts are always right or wrong
13Moral Relativism
A belief that a decision may be right even if it is not in keeping with our own ethical standards
14Lincoln at War
Had to decide whether to fight for slavery or let the south win through votes.
15Avoiding Ethic Traps
Slow Down, Do not trust your first instinct, remember your life principles
16Kantian Evasion or paiter
A truthful statement that is nonetheless misleading
17Corporate Social Responsibility
An Organization's obligation to contribute positively to the world around it