Ch.6 Ethical Principles Applied to Sport Management – Flashcards

-a systematic study of the values guiding our decision making

-the process of making a correct and fair decision

-a practical conflict involving more or less equally compelling values or social obligations

-concerned with the values guiding behaviors

-are the fundamental baseline values dictating appropriate behavior within a society

-also referred to as the systematic process of reasoning, is not random process but an organized process. When making decision have to think about how it effects other people and society.

1. Identify the correct problem to be solved. 2. Gather all the pertinent information. 3. Explore codes of conduct relevant to your profession or to this particular dilemma. 4. Examine your own personal values and beliefs. 5. Consult with your peers or other individuals in the industry who may have experience in similar situations. 6. List your options. 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 as my decision were printed in the newspaper 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

-also known as Codes of ethics -probably the most visible statements of a company, business, or organizational ethical philosophy and beliefs -explicitly outline and explain the principles under which and organization or profession operates

-codes need to avoid being too vague -codes should be based on a few overriding principles that can be used to deal with a variety of ethical dilemmas faced by members of the organization -codes should clearly state to whom they apply; if codes are to be influential, leadership and membership within the organization must accept and be willing to adhere to the prescribed standards -codes should contain consequences for violations

-is grounding the practical affairs in social life. using sports as an example, the concept of honest effort demonstrated by athletes is a moral value that we as individuals must consider in the competitive setting

-it is often assumed they derive from a "higher order" or from common sense

-many moral values in society are codified in the laws -ex. theft is not only immoral, but also against the law -moral behavior cannot always be legislated, and people cannot be forced to act morally

-sound moral reasoning is the basis of a healthy sport organization -some moral principles are universal and esteemed in all aspects of life -such moral principles include cooperation, courage, perseverance, foresight, and wisdom

-argues that moral precepts are universal; that is, they are applicable to all circumstances

-argues that what is moral depends on the situation

-hybrid of both relativism and absolutism -used in the practical world of work

-moral decisions are complicated by the fact that moral principles are often applied and valued differently in different social contexts -the process of making a moral choice of deciding what is right and wrong, involves understanding the parameters of acceptable behavior withing the context of one's multiple rules within society

-one of the biggest distinctions between moral decision making and other ethical decisions is the extensive ramification of immoral choices -an immoral decision can lead to systematic corruption that can destroy a sport enterprise

-people never hold only one position in society and therefore, cannot simply adopt one set of moral guidelines -managers have to assess their responsibilities and choose virtues to help them to complete their work fairly and morally

-one way to promote moral reasoning is by asking employees to think about hypothetical ethical dilemmas of current or past decisions and actions -can be preformed on a personal and/or organizational level

-remind people of the ethical actions -express institutional concern for ethical issues

-isolation contributes greatly to immoral behavior -communication is critical to decreasing corruption and resolving ethical dilemmas -employees should be encouraged to get together to discuss where and how they face specific problems

-employees need to know there are consequences for immoral behavior -making consequences clearly understood can eliminate poor judgement

-it must be meaningful -it must be enforceable

-establish clear standards of moral behavior (such as codes of conduct) and publicize them within the organization -encourage employees to periodically examine and review their individual moral judgments through self examinations -provide support structures through which employees can consult each other during and after the decision making process -make clear that violations of the code will not be tolerated, and publicize a process for enforcing codes within the organization.