In the World of Ethics : Rotary’s Four-Way Test And Rutland Institute’s Toolbox Approach and...

In the World of Ethics:

Rotary’s Four-Way Test And

Rutland Institute’s Toolbox Approach and Decision

Framework

In the World of Ethics:

Rotary’s Four-Way Test And

Rutland Institute’s Toolbox Approach and Decision

Framework

Presented by Linda M. GallicchioDistrict 7750 Four Way Test Committee Chair

AndAssociate Director, Business Outreach

Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics

Presented by Linda M. GallicchioDistrict 7750 Four Way Test Committee Chair

AndAssociate Director, Business Outreach

Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics

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The Four-Way Test The Four-Way Test

“Of the things we think, say or do:

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?”

“Of the things we think, say or do:

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?”

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The Underlying Valuesof The Four Way Test

The Underlying Valuesof The Four Way Test

Veracity

Justice

Fraternity/Community

Beneficence

Veracity

Justice

Fraternity/Community

Beneficence


Ethical Decision Making

Ethical Decision Making

Ethicists often view issues through

one or more of three philosophical“lenses”:

1. Consequences

2. Rights and duties/deserved treatment

3. Aspirations (virtues, character)

Ethicists often view issues through

one or more of three philosophical“lenses”:

1. Consequences

2. Rights and duties/deserved treatment

3. Aspirations (virtues, character)


Rutland’s Ethical Toolbox Approach

Convergence Begets Confidence*

Rutland’s Ethical Toolbox Approach

Convergence Begets Confidence* Consequences Deserved Treatment

Aspirations

Decision/Moral Judgment* Randy Barnett coined the convergence slogan

Consequences Deserved Treatment Aspirations



Rotary’s Four Way Test Rutland’s Ethical Toolbox

Approach Convergence Begets Confidence*

Rotary’s Four Way Test Rutland’s Ethical Toolbox

Approach Convergence Begets Confidence*Goodwill Truth Goodwill

Better Friendships Fair Better Friendships Consequences Deserved Treatment Aspirations

Beneficial Beneficial


Goodwill Truth GoodwillBetter Friendships Fair Better

Friendships Consequences Deserved Treatment Aspirations



The Rutland Decision Framework

The Rutland Decision Framework

Identify Issues and Stakeholders

Analyze the options using the Four Way Test/Rutland Toolbox

Approach

Justify the options based on convergence

Decide (and Act – sometimes the courageous task)

Identify Issues and Stakeholders

Analyze the options using the Four Way Test/Rutland Toolbox

Approach

Justify the options based on convergence

Decide (and Act – sometimes the courageous task)


Working the Process:Working the Process:

Situation - Safety Manager tested DUI after a non-injury traffic accident for which he was at fault

Situation - Safety Manager tested DUI after a non-injury traffic accident for which he was at fault

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IdentifyIdentify

Issue: Must deal with Safety Manager

being proven DUI at the scene of an accident he caused

Stakeholders: Safety Manager Customers New VP (the boss) CommunityCompany His childrenOther Employees Shareholders

Issue: Must deal with Safety Manager

being proven DUI at the scene of an accident he caused

Stakeholders: Safety Manager Customers New VP (the boss) CommunityCompany His childrenOther Employees Shareholders


Analyze AnalyzeThe options:

Take no action – it was after work hours

Terminate because of breach in judgment

Demote out of position with pay cut

What’s at stake and for whom? Safety Manager’s employment and reputation Custody of his children VP’s reputation as a new executive Reputation of the company safety program Company’s reputation within community…

The options:Take no action – it was after work

hoursTerminate because of breach in

judgmentDemote out of position with pay cut

What’s at stake and for whom? Safety Manager’s employment and reputation Custody of his children VP’s reputation as a new executive Reputation of the company safety program Company’s reputation within community…



JustifyJustify

Goodwill Truth GoodwillBetter Friendships Fair Better Friendships



Demote with pay cutDemote with pay cut

Goodwill Truth GoodwillBetter Friendships Fair Better Friendships



Demote with pay cutDemote with pay cut

Termination No Action Demotion/Pay Cut

Decide / Act Decide / Act

Remove the Safety Manager from the position

Offer him the option to demote and return to a technical field engineer position (with six months to obtain his recertification/license)

Process a corresponding $12,000+ reduction in pay

Remove the Safety Manager from the position

Offer him the option to demote and return to a technical field engineer position (with six months to obtain his recertification/license)

Process a corresponding $12,000+ reduction in pay


Summary SummaryRotary’s Four Way Test

ANDRutland Institute’s Ethics Toolbox Approach

are based on common underlying values.

Each provides multiple “lenses” through which to confidently evaluate your actions and justify, not rationalize, decisions.

Rotary’s Four Way Test AND

Rutland Institute’s Ethics Toolbox Approach are based on common underlying values.

Each provides multiple “lenses” through which to confidently evaluate your actions and justify, not rationalize, decisions.


In Conclusion In Conclusion


Thank You!Thank You!

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?


Linda [email protected]

Rutland Institute for Ethicswww.clemson.edu.ethics

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