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MORAL, ETHICS, AND ETHICAL DILEMMA
Topic Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, students will able to:
1) explain ethical/moral dilemma through own experience sharing and how their personal values guide their ethical decision making.
2) explain the interactive relationship between business and society.
MY MORAL DILEMMA
Write an essay no longer than two pages Write an essay no longer than two pages
regarding your personal moral dilemma that you regarding your personal moral dilemma that you
have encountered in your personal life.have encountered in your personal life. (Be sure (Be sure
that you have moral dilemma rather than simply that you have moral dilemma rather than simply
a social issue. A moral dilemma is not always a social issue. A moral dilemma is not always
the same as a moral issue. Something may be a the same as a moral issue. Something may be a
moral issue for society but not a moral dilemma moral issue for society but not a moral dilemma
or issue for you, or vice versa.) Then, how you or issue for you, or vice versa.) Then, how you
deal with the moral dilemma. deal with the moral dilemma. Explain your Explain your
personal values which have guided you in personal values which have guided you in
dealing with the dilemma.dealing with the dilemma.
Based from your own experience on Moral Dilemma, what influent your
personal moral standards?
•• Moral standards are principles based on Moral standards are principles based on
religious, cultural, or philosophical beliefs by religious, cultural, or philosophical beliefs by
which judgement are made about good or bad which judgement are made about good or bad
behaviour. These beliefs can come from many behaviour. These beliefs can come from many
different sources:different sources:
Religion
Moral Compass Family
Friends
Education
Ethnic B’ground
Role Model/ Mentor
Media
HYPOTHETICAL CASE: MORAL DILEMMA
Assuming that you are the Dean of UniKL MIAT. Assuming that you are the Dean of UniKL MIAT.
One day, a single mother come to you crying in One day, a single mother come to you crying in
tears appealing for her son who has been tears appealing for her son who has been
suspended for 1 semester after got caught suspended for 1 semester after got caught
(unintentionally) bringing notes inside (unintentionally) bringing notes inside
examination halls. The suspension decision examination halls. The suspension decision
was justified after due investigation according was justified after due investigation according
to the University Rules and Regulations. But the to the University Rules and Regulations. But the
single mother claimed that her boy was a very single mother claimed that her boy was a very
good boy (citing an example that he was willing good boy (citing an example that he was willing
to go home during examination weeks to help to go home during examination weeks to help
his mother packing things for moving to new his mother packing things for moving to new
house). WHAT YOU WILL DO NEXT?house). WHAT YOU WILL DO NEXT?
Fundamental Questions of Individual Human Being
• Can we do “anything” and “everything” what we want to “anybody” in this world?
• How people live their lives according to a standard of “right” or “wrong”? Where do people look for guidance in deciding what is right or wrong or bad?
• How do people then interact with other members of their community or society as a whole who may or may not share the same ethical principal?
NOW….change all the words in RED font above with this word….BUSINESS..and re-answer the questions!
Fundamental Questions of Business Entities
• Can a business do anything what we want to anybody in this world?
• How businesses live its lives according to a standard of “right” or “wrong”? Where do businesses look for guidance in deciding what is right or wrong or bad?
• How do businesses then interact with other members of the business community or public society as a whole who may or may not share the same ethical principal?
You may find similar scenario in both as individual human being and as business entity since they lives in this same world! So, whatever career you will be in the future, you cannot run away from this dilemma.
Golden Rules of Morality and Ethics
“Speak the truth even though it is bitter”
“Speak the truth even though infront of a cruel kings ”
Definition: Moral & EthicsFind the definition of Ethics from the research article by Khalidah, Rohani, and Mashitah(2010). From those definition, infer the meaning of “Business Ethics”.
Tips: Look for1) Nikel et. al. (2008) @ INTRODUCTION2) Lilie (1971) @ INTRODUCTION3) Mauro et. al. (1999) @ INTRODUCTION4) Crane & Matten (2007) @ INTRODUCTION5) Wiley (1995) @ LITERATURE REVIEW[Find what are the “same” and what are “similar” among those definitions].
Definition: Moral & Ethics
Find the definition of Ethics from the research article by Khalidah, Rohani, and Mashitah (2010). From those definition, infer the meaning of “Business Ethics”.
Definition: ValueValues can be defined as those things that are important to or valued by someone/org. Example UniKL's core values - in this case, commitment, integrity, teamwork, innovativeness and excellence.
Difference between Moral & Ethics
Morals define personal character, while ethics stress a social system in which those morals are applied. In other words, ethicspoint to standards or codes of behaviours expected by the group to which the individual belongs. This could be national ethics, social ethics, company ethics, professional ethics, or even family ethics. So while a person’s moral code is usually unchanging, the ethics he or she practices can be other-dependent.
Diff. between Moral & Ethics (con.)
Example: A criminal defense lawyer. Though
the lawyer’s personal moral code likely finds
murder immoral and reprehensible, ethics
demand the accused client be defended as
vigorously as possible, even when the lawyer
knows the party is guilty and that a freed
defendant would potentially lead to more crime.
Legal ethics must override personal morals for
the greater good of upholding a justice system in
which the accused are given a fair trial and the
prosecution must prove guilt beyond a
reasonable doubt.
Cases
• Cases 1.1 : The Overcrowded Lifeboat
• Cases 1.2 : Sophie’s Choice
• Cases 1.3 : Husband’s Choice
Instructions:
1)Split into 6 groups. Two groups will take one case.
2)Answer the questions given.