2.10 Knowledge test - Definition and differentiation of terms

You will find the solutions to the following exercises within this learning unit. Try to complete the exercises independently before looking up the solution.

Exercise

 Task 2.7: Ethics, morals, professional ethics and law

How do ethics, morals, professional ethics and law differ from each other?

The solution can be found in chapters 2.3 / 2.6 / 2.8

Time to complete approx. 30 min.

Exercise

 Task 2.8: Moral or ethical conflict?

Discuss whether the following situation is a moral or ethical conflict. Provide reasons for your assessment.

A mining company’s health and safety officer instructs a group of new employees on the protective measures and obligations when working underground. All the workers and the health and safety officer then sign a form stating they have received full safety training. One of his colleagues notices that he abbreviates this instruction and does not address important aspects. Inadequate instruction poses a considerable risk to the workers, their colleagues, and the company’s optimal operation. Since his family and friends value personal loyalty, he wants to keep her discovery secret from her employee. Thus he accepts the signed health and safety instructions, speaks to his colleague in person, and tells him to instruct the following workers fully.

The solution can be found in chap. 2.3 / 2.6

Time to complete approx. 40 min.

Exercise

 Task 2.9: Moral competence

What is moral competence and why is it so important?

The solution can be found in chapter 2.5

Time to complete approx. 20 min.

Exercise

 Task 2.10: Ethical relativism

Describe the issue of ethical relativism.

The solution can be found in chapter 2.7

Time to complete approx. 20 min.