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Discussion Board Post:
Review the videos and response to the question below.
The textbook and unit lesson discuss virtue-based, principle-based, and utilitarian-based approaches to ethics. Which approach to ethics do you find more appealing? Why? In responding, please consider a ethical approach you did not adopt and explain why you didn’t adopt that one.
Textbook Reference:
An Introduction to Business Ethics, Joseph R. DesJardins, Seventh Edition
Reply 1
Kiwaun Wicks
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Hello Classmates,
My name is Kiwaun Wicks. I am currently based in Arlington, VA, serving in the United States Army. After my military service, I aim to earn my master’s in human resource management and transition to a senior HR leadership position in the private sector.
I find virtue-based ethics the most compelling of the ethical approaches. This approach stands out because it focuses on character development rather than just following rules. Emphasizing virtues like honesty, courage, compassion, and wisdom creates a foundation for naturally ethical behavior that surpasses simple rule-following or utility calculations.
As a Senior Human Resources NCO, I see virtue ethics in action daily. Building strong character traits throughout our organization creates an environment where ethical decisions come naturally. This proves especially valuable in HR, where we regularly face situations requiring sound moral judgment.
While other ethical approaches offer valuable perspectives like clear guidelines from principle-based ethics or outcome focus from utilitarianism, they can be limiting. Rigid principles may only fit some situations, and practical calculations can become complex or lead to uncomfortable choices. Virtue ethics provides a more flexible yet morally grounded approach.
This approach also supports career growth and personal development by emphasizing continuous improvement. It connects well with my military experience, where character building is fundamental, and my future HR leadership goals, where ethical leadership sets the tone for organizational success.
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Reply 2:
Dustin Witt
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Part I:
Good Morning, my name is Dustin. I spent 18 years in Public Safety and I am currently a Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Amazon. I am pursing my Masters degree in Occupational Health and Safety to help with my second career. Hoping to get into safety management in the near future.
Part II: Much like my classmates that have already posted, after reviewing the concepts I to align with virtue-based approach. Having the key qualities of a good honest person is key to being successful. Having that good moral compass, is what we look for, and looking back on my own experiences it is those people that succeed over time. The old saying goes what are you doing when no own is looking, is a perfect example of this.
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