Human Relations in Organizations - Human Relations: Ethical decision making models

We can use a variety of models and frameworks to help us in ethical decision making. The Twelve Questions Model encourages us to ask questions, such as who this decision affects, to determine the best ethical choice. Josephson’s model consists of six steps: stop and think, clarify goals, determine facts, develop options, consider consequences, choose and monitor/modify. The steps model: identify the problem, identify the potential issues involved, review relevant ethical guidelines, know relevant laws and regulations, obtain consultation, consider possible and probable courses of action, list the consequences of the probable courses of action, and decide on what appears to be the best course of action. Philosophers look at ethical standards frameworks following a utilitarian approach, common good approach, rights approach, and the virtue approach. HROB 152 Ch 6 Part 3