Employee Ethical Decision-Making Skills - Connecting Character

The video tutorial by Global Ethics Solutions delves into understanding moral and ethical worldviews, emphasizing the importance of taking a clear stand on right and wrong in public life. It highlights the role of conscience in ethical decision-making and the necessity of listening to it. The tutorial contrasts moral absolutes with moral relativism, advocating for the former as a foundation for societal norms. It concludes with guidance on achieving ethical balance through values, perspective, responsibility, and character.

What is the first step in understanding your moral and ethical worldview?

• Ignoring societal expectations

• Relying solely on personal discretion

• Following all rules without exception

• Deciding if there is a universal right or wrong

Why is it important to listen to your conscience?

• It ensures you never make mistakes

• It helps you ignore emotions

• It guides you in making ethical decisions

• It allows you to follow societal norms

What does moral relativism suggest about ethics?

• Ethics are irrelevant in modern society

• Ethics are based on absolute truths

• Ethics change based on the situation

• Ethics are universally agreed upon

Which of the following is considered a moral absolute?

• Doing harm to others is wrong

• Lying is sometimes necessary

• Ethical standards vary by culture

• Stealing is acceptable in some cases

What is one of the four keys to becoming ethically balanced?

• Focusing on self-interest

• Maintaining a constant moral anchor

• Adapting character to situations

• Avoiding responsibility

How should values influence your daily decisions?

• They should be deeply held and consistent

• They should be flexible and change often

• They should be ignored in professional settings

• They should be based on others' opinions

What role does perspective play in ethical balance?

• It allows for rigid thinking

• It encourages ignoring moral principles

• It helps in seeing the big picture

• It focuses on short-term gains