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Ethical
Decision Making
Ethical Problem
• When there are good reasons
for why an action is both
morally right and morally wrong.
• Often, it seems clear on moral
grounds that one should and should
not perform the action.)
What is a Value?
A value is a principle, quality or entity
that is held to be good or useful.
Some Sources:
Family background
Friends
Religion
School
Geography
Income
Electronic Media
Six Forces That Influence Military
Ethical Decision Making
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National Values
Laws, orders and regulations
Traditional Army Values
Unit operating values
Individual values
Institutional values
Army Values
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Duty
Loyalty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Courage
Duty
Fulfill your obligations
Loyalty
Bear true faith and
allegiance to the
U.S. Constitution, the Army,
and to other soldiers
Respect
Treat people
as they
should be
treated
Selfless Service
Put the welfare of the nation,
the Army, and your subordinates
before your own.
Honor
Live up to all
the Army values
Integrity
Do what is right,
legally and morally
Personal Courage
Face fear, danger, or adversity
(physical and moral)
Four Steps of Military
Decision Making
1. Interpret the situation. Determine
the ethical problem.
2. Analyze all the factors and forces
that relate to the problem.
3. Choose the best course of action.
4. Implement the course of action.