Ethics in the Workplace - Part 5: Ethical Decision-Making Skills for Success

The video tutorial discusses the importance of ethical decision-making and provides a practical model to guide individuals through the process. It emphasizes the need to be prepared to respond to unethical requests, offering strategies such as saying no directly or using constructive questions to defuse situations. The tutorial also highlights the importance of effective communication in maintaining professionalism and standing up for one's ethical values.

Why is it important to have a model for ethical decision-making?

• To ensure decisions are made quickly

• To avoid making any decisions

• To provide a structured approach to ethical dilemmas

• To follow what others are doing

What is a key strategy when faced with an unethical request?

• Ignore the request

• Ask for more time to think

• Immediately agree to the request

• Say no and maintain professionalism

How can one effectively reject an unethical request?

• By ignoring the request completely

• By agreeing initially and then backing out

• By avoiding the person making the request

• By confronting it with constructive questions

What is crucial for standing up for ethical principles?

• Communicating effectively

• Avoiding confrontation

• Being aggressive

• Following the majority

Why is effective communication important in ethical decision-making?

• It ensures everyone agrees with you

• It conveys honest feelings in tense situations

• It allows for manipulation of others

• It helps in avoiding any decision