Understanding Ethical Dilemmas

The video discusses the inevitability of ethical dilemmas in professional life and emphasizes the importance of being prepared to handle them. It explains the concept of ethics as the moral ground rules guiding our behavior and highlights the expectations employers have regarding ethical conduct. The video identifies various sources of ethical dilemmas in the workplace and differentiates between internal and external dilemmas. It stresses the importance of considering stakeholders in ethical decision-making, as these decisions can have far-reaching consequences.

Why is it important to prepare for ethical dilemmas in your career?

• Because they are inevitable and require readiness

• Because they are rare and can be ignored

• Because they are easy to resolve without preparation

• Because they only occur in certain professions

What are ethics primarily concerned with?

• Legal regulations

• Personal preferences

• Company policies

• Basic moral ground rules

Which of the following is NOT a basic ethical expectation in the workplace?

• Obeying the law

• Being dishonest in speech

• Playing by the rules

• Respecting property and people

Where do workplace ethical dilemmas often arise from?

• Personal hobbies

• Company policies and practices

• Family issues

• Social media interactions

What is a common characteristic of ethical dilemmas?

• They are only relevant to management

• They often involve a choice between right and wrong

• They are always easy to resolve

• They have no impact on others

Which of the following is an example of an issue of conscience?

• Management being corrupt

• Deciding whether to call in sick or go to the beach

• A boss making inappropriate remarks

• A customer asking for special favors

What should you consider when dealing with ethical dilemmas?

• The easiest solution

• Ignoring the problem

• The stakeholders involved

• Only your personal interests

Who are considered stakeholders in ethical decisions?

• Only the person making the decision

• Only the customers

• Only the company's management

• All parties connected to the situation

Why is it important to think about stakeholders before acting?

• Because they can be ignored

• Because they are not affected by decisions

• Because they have no impact

• Because decisions can have wide-reaching consequences

What is a potential consequence of not considering stakeholders in ethical decisions?

• Increased personal satisfaction

• Unintended harm to others

• Improved workplace relationships

• No impact on anyone