Why is it important for you to understand ethical theories when determining your ethical decision making?

Post by Day 3 a comparison of two theories in this week’s Learning Resources.

  • Point out areas of similarities and divergence.
  • Why is it important for you to understand ethical theories when determining your ethical decision making?
  • How would these theories influence your ethical decision-making strategy when addressing an ethical dilemma?

Lefkowitz, J. (2017). Ethics and values in  industrial-organizational psychology (2nd  ed.). New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.     

  • Chapter 3, “Normative Ethical Theories: I. Deontology”
  • Chapter 4, “Normative Ethical Theories: II. Consequentialism”