Ethics Awareness Inventory
Ethics Awareness Inventory
Georgina Lopez-Cardenas
GEN/480
Steve Axelrod
November 1st, 2014
University of Phoenix
Introduction
The Ethics Awareness Inventory is a system for a self-assessment that helps individuals understand the principals associated with their ethical perspective. The reason for this assessment is to help understand the differences between the four broad categories of ethical philosophy. In this document I will interpret the results of my EAI assessment and apply them to my personal and professional development, and explain how this educational experience has affected my ethical thinking.
Interpretation
According to my results, I tend to base my ethical perspective in what is good to be rather than what is good to do. This is correct; I strongly believe that ethics focus in ways to achieve moral excellence. I know that our actions are the reflection of our character, but at the same time I believe that we must look beyond the actions to determine the individual’s character. Our actions can be motivated or influenced by different circumstances: the desire to belong and be accepted in a group, in order to obtain a benefit, in order to gain a reputation and our actions can be manipulated. However, the actions can’t make us an ethical person if we don’t believe in honor, justice and a sound moral character. Ethics relies in the individual’s ability to make sound moral judgments. Is not just about choosing right from wrong according to a norm, but to be able to make difficult choices aid by a good character conformed to wisdom and integrity.
Educational experience and ethical thinking We have a Customer Service Program at work. This program is evaluated with surveys that are given to the customers at the time of paying for their purchase and are encouraged to visit our website and grade our service. The results of this survey not only drives the store rating but also drives the percentage in our bonus program. Many stores have the
Georgina Lopez-Cardenas
GEN/480
Steve Axelrod
November 1st, 2014
University of Phoenix
Introduction
The Ethics Awareness Inventory is a system for a self-assessment that helps individuals understand the principals associated with their ethical perspective. The reason for this assessment is to help understand the differences between the four broad categories of ethical philosophy. In this document I will interpret the results of my EAI assessment and apply them to my personal and professional development, and explain how this educational experience has affected my ethical thinking.
Interpretation
According to my results, I tend to base my ethical perspective in what is good to be rather than what is good to do. This is correct; I strongly believe that ethics focus in ways to achieve moral excellence. I know that our actions are the reflection of our character, but at the same time I believe that we must look beyond the actions to determine the individual’s character. Our actions can be motivated or influenced by different circumstances: the desire to belong and be accepted in a group, in order to obtain a benefit, in order to gain a reputation and our actions can be manipulated. However, the actions can’t make us an ethical person if we don’t believe in honor, justice and a sound moral character. Ethics relies in the individual’s ability to make sound moral judgments. Is not just about choosing right from wrong according to a norm, but to be able to make difficult choices aid by a good character conformed to wisdom and integrity.
Educational experience and ethical thinking We have a Customer Service Program at work. This program is evaluated with surveys that are given to the customers at the time of paying for their purchase and are encouraged to visit our website and grade our service. The results of this survey not only drives the store rating but also drives the percentage in our bonus program. Many stores have the