PSY FPX 5110 Assessment 3

ETHICAL CONCERNS

Jenny is not qualified to teach biopsychology, and this raises suspicions about her inexperience. The director’s action of enticing her by giving her the chance to work full-time as a teacher raises questions about ethics. Gender inequality and discrimination based on tenure status in the university context are also apparent.

DEONTOLOGY UTILITARIANISM

• Duty over consequence—consequence over duty
• Right or wrong according to actions—right or wrong according to results or consequences
• The ends do not justify the means—the ends justify the means.
• Ethical choices independent of relationships—Ethical choices based on the general good or evil of a situation

COMPARISON OF DEONTOLOGY AND UTILITARIANISM

EXAMPLES OF DEONTOLOGY & UTILITARIANISM

• Deontology: A shop sells everything at the same price irrespective of economic status, on the basis of the moral principle of doing good and duty to mankind.
• Utilitarianism: Wealth-based price where wealthier customers pay more than poorer customers, maximizing overall societal good by equalizing prices and profits.

PSY FPX 5110 Assessment 3: Ethical Dilemma in the Workplace Setting

DEONTOLOGY

Actions taken for mere career reasons would be deemed ethically wrong. Deception of others by organizing a class that one is not qualified for contravenes moral principles, which emphasize right more than wrong.

ETHICAL DECISION MAKING WITH THE FORESTER-MILLER & DAVIS MODEL

• Establish the problem
• Apply the ACA Code of Ethics
• Resolve the type of dilemma
• Develop potential courses of action
• Balance potential outcomes of alternatives and choose a course of action
• Evaluate selected course of action
• Implement the chosen course of action

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

Jenny should prioritize action that is aligned with her integrity and morals, perhaps raising questions about gender-based and tenure-based unequal treatment with the university director’s superiors or the board.

PSY FPX 5110 Assessment 3: Ethical Dilemma in the Workplace Setting

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