1. There are some behaviors like stealing and cheating that are commonly regarded as unethical behavior yet so many people do it. One can say that making ethical decisions are difficult for those people. Why do you think some people engage in unethical behavior, likestealing or cheating, seemingly so easily?

2. What gives other people the courage to report unethical behavior in the workplace knowing that it may cost them their job or reputation?

3. According to Dr. Richmond Pope, only 22% of whistleblowers report that they experienced retaliation. That means that nearly 80% of did not. Does this statistic surprise you in any way and does it change your outlook on reporting illegal activity?

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Discussion #3 - Making Ethical Decisions Can be Costly 26 26 Making ethical decisions can be difficult. It takes courage, persistence and sometimes requires us to pause for a moment so we can take a deep breath, step back from the difficult situation that we're facing, and evaluate the alternative decisions that are in front of us. Remember in every situation, no matter how big or small, we all have choices although it may not always seem that way. Take a look at the video and respond to the questions below. You must also respond to at least two other classmates answers to the questions below indicating whether or not you (respectfully) agree or disagree with their opinions. All responses are due by 11:59pm on Monday, October 23rd. https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_richmond pope how whistle blowers shape history? utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Questions for Discussion 1. There are some behaviors like stealing and cheating that are commonly regarded as unethical behavior yet so many people do it. One can say that making ethical decisions are difficult for those people. Why do you think some people engage in unethical behavior, like stealing or cheating, seemingly so easily? 2. What gives other people the courage to report unethical behavior in the workplace knowing that it may cost them their job or reputation? 3. According to Dr. Richmond Pope, only 22% of whistleblowers report that they experienced retaliation. That means that nearly 80% of did not. Does this statistic surprise you in any way and does it change your outlook on reporting illegal activity? Discussion #3 - Making Ethical Decisions Can be Costly 26 26 Making ethical decisions can be difficult. It takes courage, persistence and sometimes requires us to pause for a moment so we can take a deep breath, step back from the difficult situation that we're facing, and evaluate the alternative decisions that are in front of us. Remember in every situation, no matter how big or small, we all have choices although it may not always seem that way. Take a look at the video and respond to the questions below. You must also respond to at least two other classmates answers to the questions below indicating whether or not you (respectfully) agree or disagree with their opinions. All responses are due by 11:59pm on Monday, October 23rd. https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_richmond pope how whistle blowers shape history? utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Questions for Discussion 1. There are some behaviors like stealing and cheating that are commonly regarded as unethical behavior yet so many people do it. One can say that making ethical decisions are difficult for those people. Why do you think some people engage in unethical behavior, like stealing or cheating, seemingly so easily? 2. What gives other people the courage to report unethical behavior in the workplace knowing that it may cost them their job or reputation? 3. According to Dr. Richmond Pope, only 22% of whistleblowers report that they experienced retaliation. That means that nearly 80% of did not. Does this statistic surprise you in any way and does it change your outlook on reporting illegal activity?