There are almost as many ethical theories as there are philosophers. For example, a Deontologist would make decisions based on how closely the decision meets an obligation or complies with rules. However, a Utilitarian would evaluate whether a decision maximized a benefit for the largest number of people. Each might reach a different plan of action, believing they are in the right, while someone else would believe they were in the wrong. Yet, much of the determination of right or wrong depends on the context of the situation and the desired outcome.
Prepare:
· Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review each of the resources below:
· EthicsLinks to an external site. (Chapters 1–6)
· Ethics in Security Management: Development of a Theoretical Model Download Ethics in Security Management: Development of a Theoretical Model
· Deontology vs Utilitarianism infographic about the differences between Deontology and Utilitarianism. (Below.)
Understanding the differences in ethical perspectives is a key foundational principle for ethical decision making. This paper is your opportunity to determine which theoretical philosophy provides the best foundation for decision making from either a homeland security or an emergency management perspective.
Write:
In your So Many Choices to Get to Right or Wrong paper:
· Identify the perspective you have chosen to write from: homeland security OR emergency management.
· Explain how the context of a situation influences the ethical philosophy at the foundation of decision making.
· Differentiate how at least two different ethical philosophies might influence the way an action, mission, or objective is perceived.
· Examine how the same outcome might be viewed as right and/or wrong by at least two different ethical philosophies.
· Explain why it is important to recognize the ethical philosophy guiding an action, mission, or objective before evaluating whether it is ethical behavior.
The So Many Choices to Get to Right or Wrong assignment,
· must be of at least 600 words (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
· must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
· title of the paper in bold font
· Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
· student’s name
· name of the institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
· course name and number
· instructor’s name
· due date
· must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
· must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
· Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
· For assistance in writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. and Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site. , refer to the Writing Center resources.
· must use at least three, scholarly, peer-reviewed, credible sources in addition to the course text.
· The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
· To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view the Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
· must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
· must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center.
· See the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.