Ethical Systems Table

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 Ethical Systems Table
Theory/System and Brief DefinitionOther NamesReal-World ExampleWorkplace ExampleDuty-based ethicsRegardless of consequences, certain moral principles are binding, focusing on duty rather than results or moral obligation over what the individual would prefer to do (Treviño & Nelson, 2011, Ch. 2).In ethics, deontological ethics, or deontology (Greek: deon meaning obligation or duty), is a theory holding that decisions should be made solely or primarily by considering one's duties and the rights of others. Some systems are based on biblical or tenets from sacred.Deontology, pluralism, moral rights, rights-based Categorical  imperative Golden rule. C. I believe people should be able to eat sand because it is the right thing to do.It is my duty to follow through with instructions my boss gives me, even if I do not agree with the concept. It is my moral obligation to respect authority figures.Consequence-based ethicsThis is where we evaluate the consequences of the actions; for instance, if an action is morally right but its consequences are morally unacceptable, it shouldn’t be done. An individual would focus on the outcome of their actions rather than the duty. In ethics, teleological ethics, or teleology is an ethical theory that measures the morality of actions based on the consequences.Teleology,Consequentialist’s theories.Ethical egoism.Utilitarianism.D. I believe people should be able to eat sand because it is good for one’s health.It is my duty to consider the consequences of my actions in my workplace. I should consider those actions that result to the common good for all.Rights-based ethicsThese are universal maxims that are coherently valid, good in and of their own and they must be obeyed in all circumstances if human beings are to act morally. They are unconditional moral obligations derived from pure reason and it’s from them that all other moral duties are generated. Â&n...