Work Place Ethical Dilemma
Work place Ethical Dilemma
Brenda Paz
BSHS-331
August 25, 2010
Roberto Vara Jr.
Work place Ethical Dilemma
According to Freeman, S. (2000) Ethics: An introduction to philosophy and practice ethical dilemma is a complex situation that will involve conflicts between moral imperatives. This is also called ethical paradox which plays a central role in ethics debates. We are not animals and thus should not act and behave like animals. All humans have social acceptable behaviors we must abide from. Standards we all follow to what we believe, having our own opinions, from obeying the law and knowing what is morally right and wrong. For example the ethical admonition to “treat others as you would like to be treated” is not always easy to follow especially if the individual you should treat with respect does not in turn respect you. This is an example of ethical decision clashing.
About three years ago I experienced an ethical dilemma in the workplace which made me feel puzzled, unappreciated and even confused for just doing and following procedure and protocol to my work responsibilities which my job duties required me to do. I worked for a nonprofit organization which helped advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families. My job title was that of a project assistant of a youth group which empowers young adults with disabilities gather the tools necessary to live a more independent and healthier way of life. The problem to the dilemma consisted in nepotism taking place by my immediate supervisor. The organization I worked for was just a small branch which was extended from the main office which was located in Albuquerque, NM. I did not have another immediate supervisor to question any such ethical dilemmas.
Each year our project needed to provide accountability of ten new additional youth members to the group. Membership to the group required the creation and development of a goals and dream planning map. Once the member reached
Brenda Paz
BSHS-331
August 25, 2010
Roberto Vara Jr.
Work place Ethical Dilemma
According to Freeman, S. (2000) Ethics: An introduction to philosophy and practice ethical dilemma is a complex situation that will involve conflicts between moral imperatives. This is also called ethical paradox which plays a central role in ethics debates. We are not animals and thus should not act and behave like animals. All humans have social acceptable behaviors we must abide from. Standards we all follow to what we believe, having our own opinions, from obeying the law and knowing what is morally right and wrong. For example the ethical admonition to “treat others as you would like to be treated” is not always easy to follow especially if the individual you should treat with respect does not in turn respect you. This is an example of ethical decision clashing.
About three years ago I experienced an ethical dilemma in the workplace which made me feel puzzled, unappreciated and even confused for just doing and following procedure and protocol to my work responsibilities which my job duties required me to do. I worked for a nonprofit organization which helped advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families. My job title was that of a project assistant of a youth group which empowers young adults with disabilities gather the tools necessary to live a more independent and healthier way of life. The problem to the dilemma consisted in nepotism taking place by my immediate supervisor. The organization I worked for was just a small branch which was extended from the main office which was located in Albuquerque, NM. I did not have another immediate supervisor to question any such ethical dilemmas.
Each year our project needed to provide accountability of ten new additional youth members to the group. Membership to the group required the creation and development of a goals and dream planning map. Once the member reached
References: Freeman, S. J., (2000). Publication manual of the Wadsworth group, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. Ethics: An introduction to philosophy & practice Environmental Protection Agency Website, (2009), Publication research group of the Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved from http:// www.epa.gov/progress/#i