EAI

Articulation of Perspectives
Gain New Insight Into Your Ethical Perspective

Ethics Awareness Inventory -

ARTICULATION—Your Ethics Awareness Profile
Now that you have reviewed your Ethics Awareness Profile, you have begun to explore how an Awareness of your ethical perspectives are reflected in the language you use. The second step in the 3 A process—Articulation—is how we communicate our perspectives to others. Communication is important to giving successful voice to your ethical perspective and opinions. However, your ability to identify the perspectives of others through recognizing the language they use will further assist you in understanding and speaking to the needs and values of others. In addition, using the language of another’s perspectives to better communicate your own perspective will help others understand your position more clearly, leading to greater success. The next few pages provide you with additional insight into how ethical perspectives differ. On the Review Menu page, you can click on each individual perspective — Character, Obligation, Results, Equity — to read more about the perspectives of others.

Perspectives
Character Good people do good actions. Good intent based on good character is more important than good outcomes. Personal Attributes: Trustworthy, Genuine, Transparent, Compassionate, Honorable

Key Concepts

Key Phrases

Individual Style
Committed to …

Integrity Excellence Honesty Honor Justice Compassion Wisdom

“We need to protect our reputation…” “Based on good conscience…” “It’s the right thing to do.” “It’s only fair to…”

Good judgment Equal opportunity Quality performance Moral excellence Exemplary role modeling Sincerity Strong personal values

Obligation People are always an end in themselves, never a means to an end. The Golden Rule is non-negotiable. Personal Attributes: Consistent,