Ethics Essay
Ethics Essay
ETH/316
Dr. Jody Kehle
October 31, 2013
Ethics Essay
The comparison in the similarities and differences between virtue theory, utilitarianism, and deontological ethics explains how an individual handles moral and ethical issues on a daily basis. Virtual theory uses the judgment of ones character rather than ones actions. The individual’s morals, reputation, and motivation are some of the factors used in this theory to help determine ones character. This theory does not take into consideration a change in moral behavioral character. Utilitarian theory is based on the capability to predict the consequences ones own action. The utilitarian uses the point system and prediction of solutions. Utilitarian has two types; act utilitarian and rule utilitarian. Each of the utilitarian types is somewhat different, yet similar. Act utilitarian is the same as the utilitarian theory; however, rule utilitarian considers the law and justice. Deontological theory is one that is based on the belief that one should adhere to ones own commitments and duties when dealing with an issue. One of the benefits of this theory is that one will use this bases for commitments and duties to others. For example, a grandmother may feel the warrant to take care of her grandchildren, when they are in financial need. All these theories can demonstrate moral and ethical behaviors for those individuals that adhere to them on a daily basis.
In my own personal experience, I am able to understand which ethics theory being used. On a recent work incident, I observed a coworker that was doing something not within company guidelines and considered unethical. One of our company policies is that we are not allowed to make changes on any family or friends account. I observed him making a change to a relatives account. This person was not a close friend; however, he was someone that has been with the company for many years. The company has made it clear this
ETH/316
Dr. Jody Kehle
October 31, 2013
Ethics Essay
The comparison in the similarities and differences between virtue theory, utilitarianism, and deontological ethics explains how an individual handles moral and ethical issues on a daily basis. Virtual theory uses the judgment of ones character rather than ones actions. The individual’s morals, reputation, and motivation are some of the factors used in this theory to help determine ones character. This theory does not take into consideration a change in moral behavioral character. Utilitarian theory is based on the capability to predict the consequences ones own action. The utilitarian uses the point system and prediction of solutions. Utilitarian has two types; act utilitarian and rule utilitarian. Each of the utilitarian types is somewhat different, yet similar. Act utilitarian is the same as the utilitarian theory; however, rule utilitarian considers the law and justice. Deontological theory is one that is based on the belief that one should adhere to ones own commitments and duties when dealing with an issue. One of the benefits of this theory is that one will use this bases for commitments and duties to others. For example, a grandmother may feel the warrant to take care of her grandchildren, when they are in financial need. All these theories can demonstrate moral and ethical behaviors for those individuals that adhere to them on a daily basis.
In my own personal experience, I am able to understand which ethics theory being used. On a recent work incident, I observed a coworker that was doing something not within company guidelines and considered unethical. One of our company policies is that we are not allowed to make changes on any family or friends account. I observed him making a change to a relatives account. This person was not a close friend; however, he was someone that has been with the company for many years. The company has made it clear this
References: Boylan, M. (2009). Basic Ethics in Action (2nd ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database.