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Course 15 Vol. 2
Key Terms chapter 5
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08/18/2015

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Categorical imperative
Definition
-Hypothetical imperative that would compel action under a particular circumstance.
-Denote an absolute, unconditional requirement that exerts its authority in all circumstances and is both required and justified as an end its self.
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Ethical dilemma
Definition
Situations where one is forced to choose between 2 alternatives (both alternatives can be unfavorable and/or less right and more right or less wrong and more wrong)
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Ethical leadership
Definition
-Is about knowing your core values and having the courage to live by them in all parts of your life in service of the common good.
-Combines ethical decision making and ethical behavior and occurs both an individual and organizational context.
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Ethics
Definition
-Is a set of standards of conduct that guide decisions and actions based on duties derived from core values.
-Behavior based on adopted attitudes and beliefs of what is right and wrong or values and judgments about good or evil, and study of how you judge those behaviors.
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Values
Definition
Are the core beliefs you hold regarding what is right and fair in terms of our actions and our interactions with others.
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Morals
Definition
Are values that you attribute to a system of beliefs that help us define right from wrong, good versus bad.
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Military Ethics
Definition
Set of standards of conduct that guide decisions and actions based on duties derived from core values and is designed to put principle above ones own self interest.
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Ethical relativism
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Is the belief that nothing is objectively right or wrong and that the definition of right or wrong depends the prevailing view of a particular individual, culture, or historical period.
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Categorical imperative
Definition
Is an imperative as any proposition that declares a certain kid of action (or inaction) to be necessary.
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Ethical traps
Definition
Confusion or uncertainty as to what action or behavior should be taken, conflicting opinions/ values, all choices have drawbacks.
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