Ethical Problem and the Ethical Decision Model
former place of employment. Then, show how this problem could have been
resolved by using the Ethical Decision Model (pp. 112-120). Be sure to use all
four steps in the model.
Professional Development
1. Keeping in mind the principles of distributive justice
and “ordinary decency,” how do you think employee compensation should
be determined?
2. Is it ethical to give an employee less than full value
for his or her services if the employee accepts such compensation, or should an
employer always pay an employee what the employer believes to be the employee’s
full value? Explain.
Issues to Consider
1. Sternberg argues that certain kinds of insider trading
are ethical, whereas other kinds are unethical (pp. 187 – 195). Set forth your
understanding of insider trading and whether or not you believe such trading to
be ethical or unethical and why.





