Chapter 2_Schulte-Hinnerichs
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1.
If you had to choose just one of the philosophical approaches discussed in this chapter to guide your decision making, which would you choose? Why? Or, if you had to rank them from most to least helpful, how would you rank them?
a.
If I had to rank the three from most to least helpful, I would put them in this order:
i.
Virtue Ethics:
1.
This focuses on cultivating virtuous character traits as well as emphasizing one's moral character instead of focusing on specific actions or consequences. This suggests that ethical behavior comes
from different habits that can be developed over time and focus on traits such as fairness, integrity, honesty, etc. a.
Example: As a manager, I would have to prioritize fair pricing practices over undercutting competitors in order to cultivate virtues like fairness and integrity while also considering long-term implications on customer trust and loyalty. ii.
Consequentialist Approach:
1.
This focuses on the specific outcomes or consequences behind certain actions that will determine one’s moral value. This suggests
that the best course of action is to focus on the one with the best results or shows an increase in positive feedback. Actions are evaluated in this method based on the results.
a.
Example: As a manager, I would consider launching a new product because it is the ethical decision especially if there are positive consequences including increased sales, customer satisfaction, and market share. iii.
Deontological Approach:
1.
This focuses on the idea that actions are inherently right or wrong along with emphasizing moral duties, principles, and rules. These actions are correct or incorrect no matter what the consequences are. Ethical decisions are guided by the idea of being honest and respectful for autonomy. a.
Example: As a manager, I can refuse to provide any misleading information to a client in order to prioritize the principle of honesty even if it impacts the results negatively.
b.
If I had to pick from one of the three philosophical approaches to guide my decision-making, I would personally choose the virtue ethics approach. The other two philosophical approaches, consequentialism and deontology, do have their benefits however, virtue ethics aligns with my belief in prioritizing virtues such as
integrity, honesty, and fairness. Suppose we prioritize those character traits along with other traits. In that case, I can make more ethical decisions that can lead to the promotion of long-term trust as well as personal growth or sustainability. This would be beneficial in jobs like customer service where you put the customers first which means being honest with them and building that connection with them
on a more personal level. This is the method I use at my job when signing people up for lessons, memberships, or just having a conversation about what we do at my job. I have found that this has been the most beneficial at my job. With the deontological approach, I personally do not believe we can truly determine whether something is completely right or wrong in many situations because everyone has a different perspective on certain things. With the consequentialist approach, sure it is based on positive consequences but it focuses more on other things instead of the customers or clients. 2.
What do you think of the proposed Hippocratic oath for managers?
a.
After looking over the proposed Hippocratic oath for managers, I personally agree
with it overall. I am a current manager at my job and I feel that a lot of these points mentioned could be beneficial to help me become a better manager, be there for those I manage, and give the customers or clients a better experience. For example, being respectful and unbiased when making decisions is super important. I create the work schedule for everyone at work and I want to make sure that I am being fair towards everyone and not picking favorites when it comes to hours. I want to give everyone equal hours to ensure no one feels like I am targeting them or that I have a favorite. Another example is the responsibility to protect the profession. When I interviewed to get into my management position, I had to recognize that it while I would get more privileges like management access to certain systems, I would also gain more responsibility like doing foot traffic reports to keep track of the numbers the facility is producing.
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3.
What limitations, if any, can you think of to the prescriptions provided in this chapter? Can you think of reasons why they might not work?
a.
There are some limitations that could be taken into consideration when it comes to the prescriptions in the chapter. One thing I noticed is that there could be ethical principles and virtues that can vary across different cultures. What may be considered a virtue in one culture might not hold the same significance in another.
Prescriptions that are based on a specific ethical framework may not be universally applicable. Another thing I noticed is that virtue ethics relies on cultivating virtuous character traits which can be seen as subjective. Different individuals may interpret virtues like fairness or integrity differently. The subjectivity of virtues can lead to challenges in consistently applying them across diverse contexts. At the end of the day, any of the prescriptions may not work because not everyone views things the same. Everyone has a different perspective
as to what is deemed right and wrong.