Ethics Perspective
Pamela Dixon
University of Phoenix
MGT 344
The Ethics Awareness Inventory refers to four characterizations based on ethical philosophy. These characterizations are character, obligation, result, and equity. The inventory not only analyze the characteristics of one’s perspective on ethics but “will assist you in the development of a deeper understanding of your personal ethical perspective and style.” (The William Institute for Ethics and Management). In this paper I plan to define character, obligation, result, and equity according to the Ethics Awareness Inventory and intend to explain how my ethical perspectives affect my home life as well as my career.
Character
A person with an ethical perspective base on character tends to base their ethical perspective on the good, rather than doing what is good. One relies on the ability of individuals to make sound moral judgments. Someone with this perspective have a tendency to value qualities such as honesty, wisdom, and integrity. These traits are more important to them than following the rules. One think an individual would be incapable of choosing between conflict and right or wrong if he or she does not already possess the character style.
Obligation
People with an ethical perspective based on obligation tend to base their ethical perspective on an individual’s duty or obligation to do what is morally right. (The William Institute for Ethics and Management). They believe that everyone has the right to be respected therefore, you do not support social traditions but think everyone has the right to make his or her on decisions. In judging whether a person’s actions are ethical, you look to th ...