Ethical Dilemma Hot Seat Activity

Introduction to Ethics

Week 1 | November 21, 2024

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How would you define Ethics?

Ethics

A branch of philosophy that examines questions about what is morally right and wrong, good and bad, fair and unfair. It helps guide decisions and actions in complex moral situations.

Ethical Dilemma Hot Seat Activity

• Real-life scenarios

• Quickly respond with a decision

• No time to overthink! 👍🏼

• Reflect on your answer

Poll

Scenario 1: The Inherited Secret:
You inherit a large sum of money from a relative who was known to be involved in illegal activities. Do you keep the money, donate it to charity, or report it to the authorities?

• keep the money

• donate it to charity

• report it to the authorities

Open Ended

Why did you make this decision?

Poll

Scenario 2: The Struggling Friend
A friend is going through a tough time and asks you to lend them money, but you’re unsure if they’ll be able to pay you back. Do you lend them the money or refuse to help?

• lend them the money

• refuse to help

Open Ended

Why did you make this decision?

Poll

Scenario 3: The Honest Mistake
While at a store, you’re charged the wrong amount for an item (you’re charged too little). Do you notify the cashier, or do you take advantage of the mistake and leave?

• notify the cashier

• take advantage of the mistake and leave

Open Ended

Why did you make this decision?

Poll

Scenario 4: The Work Dilemma
You’re part of a team at work, and your colleague claims credit for a project you did the majority of the work on. Do you confront them or let it slide to avoid conflict?

• confront them

• let it slide and avoid conflict

Poll

Scenario 4: The Work Dilemma
You’re part of a team at work, and your colleague claims credit for a project you did the majority of the work on. Do you confront them or let it slide to avoid conflict?

• confront them

• let it slide and avoid conflict

Open Ended

Why did you make this decision?

Poll

Scenario 5: The Friend’s Betrayal

A close friend confesses that they cheated on their partner, and they ask you to keep it a secret. Do you keep the secret as requested or do you tell the partner to protect them from being hurt?

• keep the secret as requested

• tell the secret

Open Ended

Why did you make this decision?

Open Ended

What have you learned from this activity?