Cooper's model Step 1
perception of an ethical problem
Coopers model Step 2
describe the situation
Coopers model Step 3
define the ethical issue
Coopers model Step 4
identify alternatives (solutions)
Coopers model Step 5
project consequences to alternatives (solutions)
Coopers model Step 6
Select an alternative
Coopers model Step 7
State a resolution (pick an alternative)
Six Pillars of Character
trustworthiness, respect, fairness
Postmodernism
A critique of modernism. It is a way of viewing the world - a world view. Its where assumptions are discredited
Melting pot vs. salad
Moral Creativity
design approach to solving ethical dilemas. It uses moral imagination to draw out visualizations of possible solutions and consequences for a given ethical conflict.
Coopers Moral Creativity Model
1. Clear understanding of the factors relavent to the situation
2. having an understanding of roles involved and what our ethics, and value systems inform us to do.
3. consider all the solutions to problem
4. imagine all the consequences of each solution
social conditioning
the effect of our environment on the values we are exposed to as we grow up and develop and thus having an impact on our belief system and the way we think
manifestations of values, attitudes and beliefs we acquire from our environment (family, school, re
conscience
sense of right and wrong
social conditioning affects our sense of right and wrong
- because thats all we know
objective accountability
comes from legal, organizational, and societal demand on our public servant role
the obligation to serve the public interest and what is best for the welfare of the people
imposed from outside ourselves
Subjective accountability
rooted in our own belief system about loyalty values, and consciences
looks at the personal experiences that affect or reflect the kind of professional we are and in carrying out our duties
imposed from within ourselves
Rokeach Value Survey
a survey that measures instrumental (our core purpose) and terminal values (our traits)