Do you keep the secrets of your organization even if it is not ethical behavior? For example; the Delta Gamma email that was leaked, the Alpha Gamma Delta alum at the university of Alabama, etc...)
- Truth vs. Loyality -> Justice vs. Mercy
- If the secret was harmful, physiologically or physically then letting the secrets come out to the public
- We would make the decision to let the secrets out as a group (a small group with in the larger organization).
- We would also have to take into account the long vs. short term and realize that in the sorority, for example, everyone would get punished, not just the one person.
- We would use all three
- Rule-Based because the chapter will have set rules
- Care-Based because we would not want any more harm to come to reality.
- End-Based, we would want the end result to be that our sorority to become well represented
Wow this is a hard dilemma! I know most organizations have oaths and promises established so this would be a difficult decision. I do agree with your interpretation of the situation. If the unethical acts are harmful either physically or mentally to members they must absolutely be stopped. It may be hard to do because there could be long term punishments on the organization, however it is important to uphold the values of the organization. For me, truth would win out over loyalty, because some secrets shouldn't be kept.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a very difficult decision to make. As a member, you do not want to harm the other members, but you also know that what is going on must be stopped and you need to take action. It is definitely wise to think in long term how this will affect yourself and others. Short term is important too, but long term is what is going to matter down the road. I would most likely use rule-based thinking for the main decision making process.
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