Ethical Decision Making

Discussion 1: Ethical Decision Making

Looking at the Badaracco article, when right vs. right decisions are necessary, how does Badaracco advocate that leaders move through the process of examining how to be ethical rather than just being ethical?

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources, especially:
  • Badaracco, J. L., Jr. (1998, March-April). The discipline of building character. Harvard Business Review, 76(2), 115–124.

Assignment  –

Cohesive response based on your analysis of the Learning Resources and your professional experience. Be sure to discuss the following:

• Compare the differences between a tough ethical decision and a defining moment.
• Explain how your character was demonstrated during a right vs. right experience.
• Evaluate how a defining moment shaped your ethical leadership values and core principles.
• When right vs. right decisions are necessary, how does Badaracco advocate that leaders move through the process of examining how to be ethical rather than just being ethical?
• No plagiarism
• APA citing
• References
• 4 – 5 paragraphs