Sports Management 276 Chapter 6 Ethics In Sports – Flashcards

-the systematic study of the values guiding our decision making -ethics reflect how we believe people should behave and how we want the world to operate

Practical conflict involving equally compelling values or social obligations; solved when we articulate which commonly held values we admire most

The list of those actions people out to do or refrain from doing

Fundamental baseline values that dictate appropriate behavior within a society

-Decisions that affect diverse interest groups of people -can fall under greater public scrutiny with ethical dilemmas -ethical analysis involves a systematic process of reasoning: weighing pros/cons of two or more valid choices that reflect equally cherished values

1. Identify the correct problem to be solved 2. Gather all the pertinent info 3. Explore codes of conduct relevant to your profession or to this particular dilemma 4. Examine your own personal values and belief 5. Consult with your peers or other individuals in the industry who may have experience in similar situations 6. List your potions 7. Look for a "win-win" situation if at all possible 8. ask yourself: "how would my family feel if my decision and how I arrived at my decision appeared on the Internet tomorrow?" 9. Sleep on it. Do not rush to a decision 10. Make your best decision, knowing it may not be perfect 11. Evaluate your decision

-Guidelines for employees' behavior -need exists for establishing solid ethical climates in corporations -code of conduct outlines and explains the principles under which an organization or profession operates -codes of conduct should be clear and straightforward and encourage employees to understand the goals they are trying to accomplish

-Some ethical dilemmas are about choosing between right and wrong or two opposing choices -social practices depend on people upholding certain baseline values -morals seen as coming from higher order or common sense -many moral values in society are codified in laws, but moral behavior cannot always be legislated and people cannot be forced to act morally

-Absolutism- moral precepts are universal- applicable to all circumstances -Relativism- what is moral depends on the situation -Commercial Moral Rules- rules of the marketplace guide activities such as sales and marketing -Noncommercial moral rules- occupations demand loyalty to an oath of office or professional standards to guard against selling out

-moral rules does not necessarily apply to all situation -specific jobs in sports do not reside completely in either the commercial or the noncommercial sphere -Process of making a moral choice, of deciding what is right and wrong, involves understanding the parameters of acceptable behavior in the context of one's multiple roles in society

-immoral behavior violates our basic assumptions and corrupts our social institutions -an immoral decision can lead to systemic corruption that can destroy a sport enterprise -corruption usually occurs when people hop from one set of moral precepts to another -one feature of corruption is that it is systemic

- Contemporary society is characterized by innovation, which continually presents new ethical dilemmas -Periodically need to asses whether our current practices are in keeping with values that underline a just society -Moral and ethical principles evolve over time

-rules designed to protect integrity of sports operate uncomfortably alongside business structure underwriting sport -organziatons can help individuals make moral choices by establishing standards, encouraging self-examinations, providing support structures, and enforcing codes

-an effective tool to remind people of ethical actions and express institutional concern for ethical issues: not designed to keep immoral coaches from recruiting, but rather to remind coaches of 'right' actions -ask employees to think about hypothetical ethical dilemmas -accreditation programs (NCAA)

- communication is critical to decreasing corruption and resolving ethical dilemmas -employees should be encouraged to get together to dicuss where and how they face specific problem -the process takes pressure off individuals and clarifies issues at stake -decisions should be reviewed only after they have been made

-employees need to know there are consequences for immoral behavior -if people understand that corruption comes with certain risks, they are less likely to engage in immoral acts -discipline must meet two criteria: it must be (1) meaningful and (2) enforceable