Ethics in Business

Ethical Decision Making- A Case Study of Artefacts

Ethical decision making can truly be a complex and extremely difficult process . At play here is the decision 's maker personal belief system and ethics as well as the belief system and ethics of those who would be affected by the decision . Resolution of a true ethical dilemma requires careful consideration of the nature and breadth of the dilemma , as well as the consideration of the consequences of any potential course of action taken to resolve the dilemma (Forester-miller Davies . 1996 . The seven step

model is an approach developed by forester-miller Davies Van Hoose and Paradise (1979 , Haas and Malouf (1989 , Forester-Miller and Rubenstein (1992 , and Sileo and Kopala (1993 , all agree that the model is conceptually grounded in the moral principles of autonomy justice , beneficence , nonmaleficence , and fidelity and is unique comprehensive , yet a straightforward

and pragmatic approach to decision-making . The model is outlined as follows

Identify the problem

Apply the ACA code of ethics

Determine the nature and dimension of the dilemma

Generate potential courses of action

Consider the consequences of all options and determine a course of action

Evaluate the selected course of action

Implement the course of action

Step 1 . The first step is to identify the problem and this will include gathering relevant information as well as reviewing related literature (Remley Herlihy , 2005 . In this current dilemma , Darren as an anthropologist graduate is very aware that changing the cultural patterns of the basket could weaken the culture...