Personal Ethics Statement: Integrity, Respect, and Fairness

Key Values

• Integrity, Respect, and Fairness
  • Central values guiding daily life and decisions
  • Strong influence from family, especially mother
  • Importance of treating others as one wants to be treated
  • Values help in personal comfort and decision-making

Personal Ethical Perspective

• Decision Making
  • Aim for decisions that benefit the most people
  • Ensure positive outcomes for all involved
  • Importance of considering the impact on others
  • Related to moral duties: respect and fairness
• Classroom Example
  • Raising hand with intent to ask relevant, beneficial questions
  • Ensures understanding and benefits class

Ethical Perspective and Philosophy

• Alignment with Mill’s Utilitarianism
  • Focus on the greatest good for the greatest number
  • Right vs. wrong decisions based on positive outcomes
  • Utilitarian analysis for choosing between negative alternatives
  • Goal to minimize harm, even if not benefiting more people

Real-Life Example

• Restaurant Work Experience
  • Gratuity disclosure with large parties
  • Importance of transparency and honesty with customers
  • Personal fulfillment from being fair and respectful
  • Contrast with coworkers who may not disclose gratuity

Reference

• Johnson, Craig E. (2023)
  • "Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership"
  • Yuzu Reader, 8th Edition, SAGE Publications, Inc. (US)