Read the Case Study: Ethical Decisions

In the Power of Ethical Management by Peale & Blanchard, the main character in the book is experiencing an internal ethical conflict.

Imagine you are the main character in the book and you are faced with the same dilemma.

Clearly answer each of the following. Clearly delineate each part of your answer by either restating the question or by using headings.

• Describe the dilemma.

• What were the main barriers or obstacles faced by the main character with respect to doing the right thing?

• How would you proceed with the dilemma?

• How would your values impact your decisions?

• Of the various decision making models we discussed in class, which decision making model would you use to guide your decision and why?

2. Leadership application: Ethics committee

You have been asked to serve on the new ethics committee for the HDL program at Murray State University.

Reflect and elaborate on the following ideas. Clearly delineate each part of your answer by either restating the question or by using headings.

• In your opinion, what would be the most important guidelines to promote ethical and moral behavior of students in our program?

• What would be important objectives of the ethics committee?

• Since our program seeks to develop leaders, should our students be held to higher standards of ethics than other graduate students? Why?

3. Case study: ethical leader

Select a leader that, in your opinion, encompasses the qualities of an ethical leader. This leader cannot be a family member. Write a case study to highlight his/her ethical leadership abilities and qualities.

Clearly answer each of the following. Clearly delineate each part of your answer by either restating the question or by using headings.

• How did you determine he or she was an ethical leader?

• What normative leadership theory do they most commonly identify with?

• How do they interact with others by demonstrating ethical leadership?

• In what ways do they cast light instead of shadow?

• What have you learned about yourself by interacting with them?

4. Ethical perspectives

Compare and contrast two of the following: Utilitarianism, Kant’s Categorical Imperative, Communitarianism and Altruism.

Clearly address each of the following. Clearly delineate each part of your answer by either restating the question or by using headings.

In your answer you should:

• Define the perspectives you are addressing.

• Discuss similarities

• Discuss differences

• Provide an example of when the particular perspective you are addressing would be appropriately used.

• Include other information you feel relevant to the discussion.