A.S.P.I.R.E. to Ethics: An Analytical Approach to Solving Ethical Dilemmas

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Copyright: 2020

Pages: 208

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While no book can magically turn a morally bankrupt individual into a paragon of ethical virtue, this text provides the tools to improve decision-making and formulate the best ethical responses to issues that will arise throughout an individual’s career.

The acronym ASPIRE encompasses a step by step guide to ensure a thorough examination of issues. It is impossible to cover every scenario that will arise in the course of a career, but understanding the elements that must be considered when confronted with a problem allows an individual to be ready for any dilemma.

This book will help individuals examine their own beliefs to assist them in self-actualization. Once the method has been explained in depth, numerous scenarios are explored using the ASPIRE method. What is the best ethical response when seeing a friend stepping out on their spouse? Or what are the viable alternatives when offered a high paying job that condones unethical behavior? The method presented will change for the better how people view future dilemmas, both professionally and personally.

SECTION I: UNDERSTANDING ETHICAL CHOICES

CHAPTER 1: ARE ETHICS AND HONESTY SYNONYMOUS?

CHAPTER 2: A GOOD PERSON MAY MAKE HORRIBLE ETHICAL DECISIONS

CHAPTER 3: WHAT QUALITIES MAKE UP AN ETHICAL PERSON?

CHAPTER 4: DRAWING THAT LINE

CHAPTER 5: GOLDEN RULE . . . NOT ALWAYS SO GOLDEN

CHAPTER 6: FACTS VERSUS OPINIONS

CHAPTER 7: LAW AND ETHICS

CHAPTER 8: ETHICS AND LANGUAGE

SECTION II: THE ASPIRE METHOD

CHAPTER 9: ACKNOWLEDGING A DILEMMA EXISTS

CHAPTER 10: STAKEHOLDERS: RECOGNIZING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

CHAPTER 11: PERSPECTIVES: ARTICULATING THE STAKEHOLDER’S VIEWPOINTS

CHAPTER 12: PERSPECTIVES: PART II: NOT JUST BOTH SIDES, ALL SIDES

CHAPTER 13: IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVES

CHAPTER 14: RAMIFICATIONS OF EACH ALTERNATIVE ON THE

AFFECTED PARTY

CHAPTER 15: EMOTION: FLUSHING OUT PERSONAL GOALS, PREJUDICES, AND EMOTIONAL INVOLVEMENT

CHAPTER 16: THE SOLUTION

SECTION III: APPLYING THE ASPIRE METHOD

CHAPTER 17: PUTTING THE ASPIRE METHOD INTO PLAY

CHAPTER 18: A SECRET ROMANCE

CHAPTER 19: RETIREMENT HOME

CHAPTER 20: ASHLEY MADISON

CHAPTER 21: I SAW A STUDENT CHEATING ON A TEST

CHAPTER 22: FAKE REVIEWS

CHAPTER 23: OVERSEAS FACTORY

CHAPTER 24: MAGAZINE CIRCULATION

CHAPTER 25: RESUMÉS

CHAPTER 26: MORE SCENARIOS

SECTION IV: SELF EXAMINATION

CHAPTER 27: THE ETHICAL TEST

CHAPTER 28: ERRING ON THE SIDE OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR

CHAPTER 29: THE ETHICS OF TAKING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

CHAPTER 30: FIXING THAT COMPANY: ADDING A THIRD QUESTION

Jonathan D. Gallop

Jon Gallop has taught business law courses at universities and colleges since 2001. Mr. Gallop has also been presenting seminars to businesses and human resource personnel in areas of employment law and sexual harassment for over fifteen years.

Mr. Gallop earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. He was a managing partner at his Minneapolis/St. Paul firm for over twenty years. His practice included employment law and serving as corporate counsel to various businesses. He was an arbitrator and mediator for over one hundred various disputes. He was recognized as a Super Lawyer in numerous consecutive years leading up to his retirement from active practice.

While no book can magically turn a morally bankrupt individual into a paragon of ethical virtue, this text provides the tools to improve decision-making and formulate the best ethical responses to issues that will arise throughout an individual’s career.

The acronym ASPIRE encompasses a step by step guide to ensure a thorough examination of issues. It is impossible to cover every scenario that will arise in the course of a career, but understanding the elements that must be considered when confronted with a problem allows an individual to be ready for any dilemma.

This book will help individuals examine their own beliefs to assist them in self-actualization. Once the method has been explained in depth, numerous scenarios are explored using the ASPIRE method. What is the best ethical response when seeing a friend stepping out on their spouse? Or what are the viable alternatives when offered a high paying job that condones unethical behavior? The method presented will change for the better how people view future dilemmas, both professionally and personally.

SECTION I: UNDERSTANDING ETHICAL CHOICES

CHAPTER 1: ARE ETHICS AND HONESTY SYNONYMOUS?

CHAPTER 2: A GOOD PERSON MAY MAKE HORRIBLE ETHICAL DECISIONS

CHAPTER 3: WHAT QUALITIES MAKE UP AN ETHICAL PERSON?

CHAPTER 4: DRAWING THAT LINE

CHAPTER 5: GOLDEN RULE . . . NOT ALWAYS SO GOLDEN

CHAPTER 6: FACTS VERSUS OPINIONS

CHAPTER 7: LAW AND ETHICS

CHAPTER 8: ETHICS AND LANGUAGE

SECTION II: THE ASPIRE METHOD

CHAPTER 9: ACKNOWLEDGING A DILEMMA EXISTS

CHAPTER 10: STAKEHOLDERS: RECOGNIZING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

CHAPTER 11: PERSPECTIVES: ARTICULATING THE STAKEHOLDER’S VIEWPOINTS

CHAPTER 12: PERSPECTIVES: PART II: NOT JUST BOTH SIDES, ALL SIDES

CHAPTER 13: IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVES

CHAPTER 14: RAMIFICATIONS OF EACH ALTERNATIVE ON THE

AFFECTED PARTY

CHAPTER 15: EMOTION: FLUSHING OUT PERSONAL GOALS, PREJUDICES, AND EMOTIONAL INVOLVEMENT

CHAPTER 16: THE SOLUTION

SECTION III: APPLYING THE ASPIRE METHOD

CHAPTER 17: PUTTING THE ASPIRE METHOD INTO PLAY

CHAPTER 18: A SECRET ROMANCE

CHAPTER 19: RETIREMENT HOME

CHAPTER 20: ASHLEY MADISON

CHAPTER 21: I SAW A STUDENT CHEATING ON A TEST

CHAPTER 22: FAKE REVIEWS

CHAPTER 23: OVERSEAS FACTORY

CHAPTER 24: MAGAZINE CIRCULATION

CHAPTER 25: RESUMÉS

CHAPTER 26: MORE SCENARIOS

SECTION IV: SELF EXAMINATION

CHAPTER 27: THE ETHICAL TEST

CHAPTER 28: ERRING ON THE SIDE OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR

CHAPTER 29: THE ETHICS OF TAKING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

CHAPTER 30: FIXING THAT COMPANY: ADDING A THIRD QUESTION

Jonathan D. Gallop

Jon Gallop has taught business law courses at universities and colleges since 2001. Mr. Gallop has also been presenting seminars to businesses and human resource personnel in areas of employment law and sexual harassment for over fifteen years.

Mr. Gallop earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. He was a managing partner at his Minneapolis/St. Paul firm for over twenty years. His practice included employment law and serving as corporate counsel to various businesses. He was an arbitrator and mediator for over one hundred various disputes. He was recognized as a Super Lawyer in numerous consecutive years leading up to his retirement from active practice.