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| | From: Smile-Mom- (Original Message) | Sent: 11/14/2008 6:24 PM |
When bad things happen, they often come to our attention as dilemmas �?that is, situations where we must choose between two equally repugnant choices. You know the killer question, “Are you still beating your wife or just being arrogant and obstructive?�?or “Did your company do this intentionally, maliciously, or negligently?�?If you choose their side, there will be serious litigation and perhaps permanent reputational damage. On the other hand, if you choose the other side, there’ll be embarrassment, humiliation, and continued investigations. Bad situations generally have a moral dimension that needs to be addressed. Most ethicists and moral advisors will tell you that there are questions that need to be asked promptly to assess the moral dimension of any situation or problem. Asking early can trigger prompt, appropriate action as warranted. Here are the kinds of moral questions you can use to assess appropriate ethical behavior: �?What did they know and when did they know it? �?Has all the information been presented honestly and correctly? �?What are the relevant facts of the situation? �?What decisions were made? �?Who was involved/affected? �?What was sacrificed to benefit the victims? �?Was there a serious attempt to find out? �?What alternative actions were available? �?Is the action or situation truly reflective of a responsive community citizen? �?Are our actions open, honest, and truthful? �?What affirmative action is being taken now to remedy or remediate the situation? �?Did this happen because there is an institutional “code of silence�?when morally questionable decisions or actions come to light? �?How will future unethical behavior be disclosed? To whom? How fast? �?As an organization, are we prepared to combat the behaviors that lead to ethical compromises? �?What lessons can the organization learn as this dilemma is resolved? �?Who does our ethical behavior bother? �?What ethical principles or standards of conduct are involved or at issue? �?Is it really our problem? |
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| | From: dini747 | Sent: 11/16/2008 4:56 AM |
Interesting! I feel like I just watched an episode of Ironside or that other show Raymond Burr was in. No wonder we leave it up to the professionals to answer those ones! LOL! Dini |
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I love what you said Dini, but it scares me completely!!!!!!!! So many people who have been injuried or any other reason to get a lawyer, decide that all they have to do is hire the lawyer and they are done. That is so far from true it is sad. Almost every single client I have ever had has a lawyer and they think they don't need to do anything. What getting a lawyer means, is that you have legal information available if you ask!! You still need to work on your case, be informed, research, and follow up. If you don't it will affect every single part of your case, no matter what the case is about. :( |
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