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As you know, dealing with an ethical dilemma is challenging. Each situation is unique and shaped by our values and organizational context. By learning from our own and observing other people's experiences in dealing with dilemmas, our ethical muscle strengthens. This assignment draws on the "A Tale of Two Stories" assessment exercise in Mary Gentile in her book, Giving Voice to Values. Gleaning lessons from your past will help to guide your decision-making in the future.
STEP 1: WRITING YOUR STORIES
Complete the slightly adapted self-assessment exercise in "A Tale of Two Stories" Giving Voice to Values text. The first part of the exercise asks you to:
Recall a time in your work experience when you experienced an ethical dilemma regarding a significant management decision, and you spoke up and acted to resolve it in a way that aligned with your values. Briefly describe the situation and answer the following questions:
-What did you do, and what was the impact?
-What motivated you to speak up and act?
-How satisfied are you? How would you like to have responded?
-What would have made it easier for you to speak and act? (e.g., things within your control, things within the control of others).Once you have completed the first story, write a second story: Recall a time in your work experience when you experienced an ethical dilemma regarding a significant management decision, and you did not speak up and act to resolve it in a way that aligned with your values. Briefly describe the situation and answer these questions:
-What happened?
-Why didn't you speak up or act? What would have motivated you to do so?
-How satisfied are you? How would you like to have responded?
-What would have made it easier for you to speak and act? (e.g., things within your control? things within the control of others?).STEP 2:
REFLECTING
Take some moments to reflect on your stories and consider if there are themes that are present in the two types of tales