33:620:302 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Environmentalism, Pangs, Employment Discrimination

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Management and Global Business
• Course: 33:620:302
• Professor: Mason Ameri

Document Summary

Most ethical dilemmas fall into four categories or patterns: Terminal values- desirable end states of existence or the goals that a person would like to achieve during his or her lifetimes. Subdivided further into two categories: personal values (a comfortable life freedom, happiness, salvation) and social values (world peace, equality, national security). Instrumental values- preferable modes of behavior or the means to achieving one"s terminal values. Two types: moral values and competence values. Moral values (cheerful, courageous, helpful, honest) tend to have an interpersonal focus when they are violated, we feel pangs of conscience or guilty. Competence values (ambitious, capable, intellectual, responsible) have a personal focus. When violated we feel ashamed of our personal inadequacy rather than guilt about wrongdoing. 7 types of values that motivate behavior. Prosocial- active protection or enhancement of the welfare of others. Restrictive conformity- restraint of actions and impulses likely to harm others and to violate sanctioned norms.