EDD 8442 Ethics and Social Responsibility Session II Blended 2011 Dr. Karen D. Bowser

EDD 8442 Ethics and EDD 8442 Ethics and Social ResponsibilitySocial ResponsibilitySession II Blended Session II Blended

20112011

Dr. Karen D. Bowser

Today’s Objectives

• Discuss ethical issues from an interdisciplinary, intercultural, and scholarly perspective.

• Apply the principles of ethical behavior to professional practice.

Post 6

• http://www.pbs.org/video/video/1082086931/chapter/4/search/ethics--

• 56 minutes long• Briefly summarize the main points

presented and outline the various ethical points.

• Discuss your individual thoughts on the topic

http://www.pbs.org/video/video/1082086931/chapter/4/search/ethics--



Post 6 (continued)

• . How did watching the video affect your perspective?

• Assume you are afflicted with the Parkinson’s, or have a family member who has Parkinson’s.

• Does the personal experience affect your perspective on the debate?

Whom should I trust in making ethical decisions?

Twelve Characteristics of a Trustworthy Source

• Learned in topic X (Has conducted research on topic X)

• Experienced in topic X• Speaking about topic X• Up-to-date on topic X• Capable of explaining the basis for their

claim for their advice about X• UnbiasedFacione, P. (2011). Think critically.,p. 83.

Twelve Characteristics of a Trustworthy Source

• Truthful• Free of conflicts of interest• Acting in accord of our wishes• Unconstrained• Informed about the specifics of the case at

hand• Mentally stableFacione, P. (2011). Think critically, pp. 83.

YOU’RE THE STARS!ETHICS PRESENTATIONS

Analyzing Your Relationships

• You have each been given three copies of the Relationship Analysis worksheet.• First Chart: Select a family member and

write his or her name on the line. • Second chart: Select a co-worker with whom

you generally have little disagreement.


• Third chart: Select a co-worker or another person that you find to be particularly difficult to be around, with whom you have experienced conflict, or with whom you have at least experienced conflicted feelings over something.


• Now, write each of the following subjects on the continuum closer or farther away from “YOU” to indicate the likelihood that a conflict could develop with that person concerning that subject. Put it closer to “YOU” if you would be likely to see eye-to-eye on the subject.


• POLITICS• ETHICS• FINANCES• LOCATION (where you live or work)• TIME (how each of you spend your time)

Analyzing Your Relationships• SPACE (personal space and privacy)• WORK ETHIC• RELIGION• If the topic that you would be most likely to

have a conflict with this person is not already on the line, add it.

• If the topic that would be most likely to agree with this person is not already on the line, add it.

Points to Ponder

• Paul Solman and Barbara Toffler: Is business ethics an oxymoron?

What process should we use to make ethical decisions?

Ethical Problem Solving Techniques

Find the StarFind a perfect star in the diagram below. Try to remember the techniques you use to find it.



Post 7--Dyads

• After reading the Tannen interview, complete the following 2 tasks:

• Summarize the major points/insights/ideas Tannen is presenting.

• Present an ethical issue that is currently in the news that exemplifies what Tannen described and reframe it.

Working Together—Teams of Four

Post 8--Team of Four

• Find an ethical issue and locate two articles associated with the “pro” position and two articles supporting the “con” (all articles must be from edited sources). Examine both articles and present the loaded language or euphemisms used in both.

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First rule of Ethical Problem Solving:

Know what your problem/objective IS

How to Solve Any Ethical Problem

1. Create a statement of the problem2. Review the background and objectives3. Generate ideas and possible solutions4. Discuss the pros and cons of each possible

solution5. Summarize the discussions6. Reach consensus on the final solution7. Agree on how you will implement the group’s

decision

Problem Statement

• Problem statements should be clearly stated.

• “The problem is …”

What Are the Ramifications of the Ethics Problem?

Problem

Direct

Indirect

Ethical Problem Solving 101: Identify the Real Problem FIRST

• Focus first on the problem presented by the ethical dilemma; do not allow anyone to jump to solutions!

• DRAGNET APPROACH: Just the facts, Ma’am

• Identify any points of disagreement• Avoid getting bogged down in politics and

personalities

How to Solve Any Problem1. Create a statement of the problem2. Review the background and objectives3. Generate ideas and possible solutions4. Discuss the pros and cons of each possible


decision

Background and Objectives

• List what factors may have contributed to causing the problem.

• To help determine the effects of the problem, use the concentric circle diagram.

Which one of these figures is different than the others?

A) B) C)

D) E)

Idea from A Whack on the Side of the Head by Roger von Oech



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decision

Post 9

• Brown discusses “ethical reflection” in Chapter 11. Keeping those ideas and strategies in mind, how can ethical reflection improve decision making in any organization?

Critical to Success

• Opinion does not matter and should not be obvious

• Apply what you are learning• Use Bowser’s Quick Tricks to proofread

Assignment Three• Ask questions if you are confused.

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