Character Matters at Work! Understanding and Aligning Your Moral Compass

The video tutorial discusses the importance of having a moral compass in the workplace, contrasting it with moral relativism. It uses the metaphor of a compass to explain how ethical decisions should be guided by moral absolutes, like truth and honesty, which act as a magnetic North Pole. The tutorial highlights the challenges of moral relativism and provides guidance on aligning one's moral compass using traditional values, authority, and gut feelings. It emphasizes the development of ethical intuition through experience, leading to clearer decision-making and peace of mind.

What is the primary role of a moral compass in the workplace?

• To enhance technical skills

• To increase productivity

• To guide ethical behavior

• To improve communication skills

In the compass metaphor, what does the North end represent?

• Peer influence

• Emotional decisions

• Moral absolutes

• Undesirable traits

What is a common misconception about moral relativism?

• It accommodates diverse societies

• It promotes clear ethical guidelines

• It simplifies decision-making

• It leads to ethical ambiguity

Which of the following is NOT suggested as a way to determine the right direction for your moral compass?

• Gut feelings

• Authority guidance

• Traditional societal norms

• Peer pressure

Why is it important to regularly consult your moral compass?

• To avoid making decisions

• To ensure ethical decision-making

• To follow peer opinions

• To increase workplace competition

How can experience and intuition enhance the use of a moral compass?

• By eliminating the need for a compass

• By making decisions more complex

• By improving the ability to interpret situations

• By reducing the need for ethical guidelines

What is the ultimate benefit of aligning your intuition with your moral compass?

• Increased workplace stress

• Clearer decision-making

• More frequent ethical dilemmas

• Greater reliance on external validation