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Ethical Theory or System
Other names for theory
Real World example
Workplace example
Consequence-based ethics
This approach prioritizes the value attached to results of actions. Consequence based approach points at the results of one's action on the others and the fact that other people tend to play a leading role in ethical decision-making.
One needs to evaluate the potential positive and negative effect of the available options in a situation and use the evaluation as a basis of decision making.
Consequentialist Theories
teleological, from the Greek telos
I believe people should be able to eat sand if they want to because they are free to make the decision themselves
Organization prohibits conduct that is dishonest because this will affect the firm's accreditation. The organization has instituted stringent policy that ensures that honesty is upheld more so in dealing with stakeholders, more so the customers.Rights-based ethics
This theory attributes value to one's human or legal rights. Contractarianism among moral and political theories that priorities and utilizes social contract.
Contractarianism
Kant's Theory of Ethics-Libertarianism-Pluralism
I believe people should be able to eats and if they want to because they are free to make the decision themselves
Employees are obligated to maintain respect towards those in authority and abide by the organizations policy of honesty as a moral duty. This is most suitable in faith-based organizations where honesty is a way of life.
Human nature ethics
This theory attributes value to human beings; subjecting them to morality.
Human nature ethics is the guiding principle when interacting with others (McShea, 1979).
Existentialism-
Rationalism-
I believe people….....