Moral and Ethical Dilemmas in Leadership
Morals - Principles or habits with respect to right or wrong conduct. While morals also
prescribe dos and don'ts, morality is ultimately a personal compass of right and
wrong.
Ethics - The rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human
actions or a particular group or culture.
Article comparing morals and ethics: http://www.diffen.com/difference/Ethics_vs_Morals
Floyd Mayweather - A Role Model?
http://www.characterandleadership.com/floyd-mayweather-is-no-role-model/
Read the article on Mayweather and answer the following questions:
Did you watch Mayweather’s fight?
Did you know all of this background information about Mayweather?
Knowing all of this information about Mayweather’s criminal activities, if you were
interested in fighting, would you pay to watch his future fights?
Some would say the justice system has already sentenced him and he has served his
time and paid his fine; he has been punished and what goes on in his personal life does
not affect their enjoyment of the sport. What is your response to such opinions?
Leaders Acting Like Leaders
http://www.characterandleadership.com/leaders-acting-like-leaders-how-refreshing/
Read the article and answer the questions below:
Two men working towards a common goal might sound easy, but think of the person
you hate most - perhaps someone who has been your biggest critic and called you
names. Could you overcome your feelings and work towards a common goal with that
person? Could you praise your enemy in public?
What would it take for you to work with him or her? (2 - 3 sentences)
Why do you think Republicans and Democrats have such an issue working together for
the good of the country?
Does Brittany have the Right to “Die with Dignity?”
http://www.characterandleadership.com/10082/
Read the article and answer the following questions. Consult the above definitions for
ethical and moral to ensure you answer the questions appropriately.
Do you believe that Brittany has the right to die on her own terms or do you think she
should allow life to play out as it was intended? Why or why not? (3 - 4 sentences)
Do you believe that government, doctors or other entities have the ethical right to stop
Brittany and other terminal patients from ending their lives prematurely? Why or why
not? (2 - 3 sentences)
Is it morally wrong to “play God”? Why or why not? (at least 3 sentences)