In a sit down conversion with my company officer, we discussed the importance of the competing tensions and loyalties presented in the case study. As junior officers in the Navy or Marine Corps team, we are going to be responsible for and expected to upkeep equipment that could range up into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. To be responsible for that equipment would mean that it is my divisions, and ultimately my own, responsibility to maintain and upkeep that equipment in the finest condition possible—it is being ready on a moment’s notice that preserves the loyalties I owe to the mission of the Navy and the American people. To be ill prepared or not prepared at all is ultimately disloyal. During the discussion, we concluded that …show more content…
After all, Chief has apparently been doing this for some number of years—he knows what he is talking about, right? However, by conforming to what Chief is suggesting—by allowing these false maintenance records—I put my division at risk. What if, because of faulty equipment that was supposedly in working order, someone got hurt? Not only is the division’s credibility on the line, but someone must take responsibility for the falsified document—that responsibility falls on the division officer.
In addition to the loss of ship’s trust in the division, there are a slew of reasons not to adhere to Chief’s suggestion. This type of maintenance and these big inspections are not trivial; they are known about long before they happen. If Chief’s action is allowed to go unquestioned, it sets the precedence for future inspections. If the division officer allows jobs to be falsified now, who is to say he would not allow the same in the future—it is a snowball effect. One skipped maintenance leads to two, which leads to three, and so on and so forth. At the end of the day the enlisted sailors know the job did not get done, yet the division passed the inspection. This allows the sailors to judge and presume certain aspects of their division officer’s character and integrity.
The conflicts presented in this case study can be broken down and analyzed using virtue ethics. In class and in the readings, virtue is described as an internal settled conflict that allows us to
Imagine someone being out to sea for eight months, and them having their only towel or shower shoes stolen from them. As Senior Enlisted Leaders, we should understand that a deceitful man is no different than a thief and both contradict the Navy’s Core Values. Integrity and honesty are essential characteristics of every sailor because the Navy is built on trust and comradery. This essay will examine the Navy’s ultimate deceit; discuss how this one man’s actions contradicted the Navy’s Core Values, and the importance of honesty and integrity within the Navy.
Too often in business as well as the military, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” (Powell, C #7). Too often the command as well as enlisted soldiers will use this analogy to continue to do what they have always done and fight change. Also this leads to allowing small details to be overlooked because it’s been allowed before, these small details, such as production schedules become larger details. These small little details will cause larger details to be overlooked in the future. This culture will foster reactivity instead of promoting proactivity (Powell, C #7). This type of culture is a struggle for leaders to change in the National Guard because of the hometown mentality, all though we strive to keep the since of community in our units as leaders we have to be the supporters of change. Be able to answer the “why” when it is necessary to move in a different direction, we have to be able to always look beneath the surface and not take situations at face value. When we have questions or concerns as long as they are morally and
In this essay, I am going to examine the key features of Situation Ethics. Situation Ethics is a teleological theory that resolves ethical and moral issues relative to the situation and was developed at a time when society and the church were facing drastic and permanent change. It is most commonly associated with Joseph Fletcher and J.A.T Robinson and also William Barclay. Situation Ethics is also considered to be the method of ethical decision making that states that you must consider “noble love” (agapé) in decision making and that a moral decision is correct if it is the most loving thing to do. The theory is based upon this idea of agapé love which is defined by William Barclay
Ethics and virtue have been a very contentious issue facing society for centuries. Many argue over the merits of various theories, each with its own philosophies and assumptions. It is this argument that has given rise to many popular and followed theories of ethics and virtues. The theories discussed primarily in this document include the virtue theory, utilitarianism, and deontological theory. Each is very distinct to the others in regards to its principles and assumptions regarding human behavior. Each however, has merit in regards to question of ethics and virtue, and how it should subsequently be valued.
Virtue is the moral understanding of something beyond the physical sphere of life. Observing the situation in Florence during Niccolo Machiavelli’s time, it was in ruins due to corruption among citizens and poor leadership. To put
At the operator level, my work group of 16 Sailors requires the use of sophisticated information systems to perform daily tasks and execute our mission. From submitting classified SONAR contact reports via our network to interacting with the server cluster responsible for launching torpedoes, my team’s respect for, and proper use of, the systems they are utilizing is my responsibility. Whether it be reporting email phishing attempts or ensuring USB drives and other unauthorized equipment are not introduced into the network, my team plays an important role in ensuring our ship’s networks remain secure and free from intrusion. Additionally, the proper maintenance of our information systems and attention to detail with regards to operator input into the weapons’ programs is vital to the effective employment of our capabilities. During my time on the ship, although my team was not directly involved, we have had
Gates is well-known for establishing the software business Microsoft. He is mentioned to be one of the richest men in the world. With all the wealth he possesses he states that Microsoft is not about greed, but about innovation and fairness (Bill Gates Quotes, n.d.). Not only did Gates engage in software, he ventured off towards becoming a philanthropist in 1944. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation became the most awarded organization in the world. His vision and motivation are to help others in need (Grimm, 2002).
Virtue Ethics is neither deontological nor teleological, since it is concerned with neither duty nor consequences, but rather the state of the person acting. Aristotle believed that once you are good, good actions will necessarily follow, and this belief is at the centre of Virtue Ethics. Rather than defining good actions, Virtue Ethics looks at good people and the qualities that make them good. The non-normative theory, although very effective in determining the morality of individuals, is particularly flawed when applied to whole societies. This weakness is largely due to its imprecision and abstraction; however, before these weaknesses can be considered, it is necessary to give an account of the theory itself.
Ethics of virtue is the belief that if a person wants to be considered good, they do good things (Pollock, 1988). In ethics of virtue, happiness is always the outcome of a situation. The main premise of virtue theory lies upon three main principles; virtues, practical wisdom and eudemonia. A virtue is a mean state which lays between two vices. A virtue is a characteristic a virtuous person possesses, for example courage. Courage is a virtue which lays between 'cowardice ' and ‘foolhardiness’. Virtue can vary in meaning for each individual depending on their background and history.
In general, as human beings we go through transformation beyond recognition this may be because of the frequent encounters with ethical dilemmas. “Ethical dilemmas are problems without a satisfactory resolution”. What makes ethical dilemmas particularly difficult is that they often involve conflicts between two or more deeply held beliefs. These dilemmas can transpire within family, work and relationships. While some dilemmas can be answered by reference to religious beliefs, other dilemmas require “common sense knowing” and moral standards. Making an ethical decision requires the use of a sound ethical framework. This paper uses a combination of Ruggiero, the three schools of ethics and Kegan’s theories to present resolution through any given dilemma.
Duty and virtue have very immense definitions, from many different aspect of life; therefore, to elucidate the direction of this essay we are going to study the ethical aspects of these two terms. Duty is derived from the Greek term Deontology, so the ethics of duty is actually the sequel of deontological ethics. The same could be said for virtue, a term many tend to use loosely. Both terms, have heavy meanings, but tend not be fully understood.
In the first part of the assignment, we are required to share and discuss the terms of conflict and the myths that evolve around it based on our own understanding. Conflict is understood unequivocally by the influence of the way one ponders the idea of conflict. Meanings of conflict move in reverse and advance between the strife being seen as a negative or as a positive procedure. (Lyamouri-Bajja, Genneby, Markosyan and Ohana, 2012). Sometimes, conflict is presented as a marvel characteristic, an outsider or irregular occurrence in social life, but others consider it as an important condition for the advancement and development
I have decided to take on the topic of good virtue for this final analysis assignment. This topic is important because it shows how we as humans can display high moral values through our behavior. Based on the norms you hold and the environment you’re in, you will feel the urge to respond to certain situations in different ways. Something we should keep in mind is that there isn’t this clear-cut definition to what someone of good character or virtue should be. Different people will value different things, and everyone will define what someone of good character will look like. The case of that I will be presenting to you is a significant example of good character because the basis of this case is centered around Integrity and high ethical standards, as well as ignoring your instinct to correct a wrong-doing when you feel as if your integrity or Integrity policies has been violated. This case is relevant to college students because this did happen in a classroom at a specialized institution. Even if this case did not take place where it did, this issue can happen in all grade levels of education, and even in the workplace.
Conflict is an inevitable element of life; we all go through conflict in every ramification of our life: in relationships, family of origin and even workplaces. What is conflict? Interpersonal conflict can be defined as an “expressed struggle between two or more interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from others in achieving their goals” (Wilmot an, 2011, pg.11). It is important to note that conflict is not always bad and it can range from a mild disagreement to outright war between two parties. In this paper, I will analyze my conflict situation using some conflict resolution concepts and also substantiate insights on how my conflict could have been better handled.
In this seminar the researcher will addressed to ethical dilemmas, these ethical dilemmas will be two complex situations that often involves an apparent conflict in which will result in transgressing another. In every organization individuals face ethical and moral dilemmas, which is definitely a product of the minds of the leaders of the organization. According to Durkheim 2013, ethics really tackles the fundamental questions about one’s human life which relates to how people live and should do in particular situations. However, what is the difference between ethical issue and moral issues? Durkheim 2013 notes that, our morals and values are attribute to a system of beliefs, it may be religion, political or philosophical. Ethics is really how business owners apply those beliefs in their short and long-term goals. Additionally, each concept is intertwined and must be applied carefully to maintain an image of professionalism as well as accountability. Durkheim 2013 notes that, there is definitely a difference between morals and ethics, morals defines one personal characters while ethics stresses a social system in which ones morals are applied.