Ronald Reagan challenged the status quo and had a vision to do something different in regards to protecting America and freeing the seven American hostages. In my current job as a B-1 Production Superintendent, I have noticed there is a status quo in place, which is called “fuel, bombs, fix.” Using my experience from previous aircraft, I saw a more logical approach and wanted to use “fix, fuel, bombs.” I used intellectual stimulation and asked my coworkers some “thinking outside the box” questions. Through this process, I stimulated my co-workers’ minds to challenge our status quo. By employing intellectual stimulation throughout the group, I reevaluated the process and determined a need for change. Some co-workers had been doing the old …show more content…
One example of this is deciding if I take the extra time to do things the right way and follow the technical data, or if I just get the job done by not following the technical data. I recall an instance not long ago when I oversaw a shift and one of our B-1s had an issue with its in-flight refueling receptacle. The aircraft had an issue which rendered it incapable of being able to refuel in the air. As the young fuel technician changed out a part, he brought to my attention that a piece inside the aircraft appeared partially broken. The Airman told me the part should last for a while, but it will break again. What was I supposed to do? Do I have him finish up the job with a bad part or do I take the extra six hours of work, follow the tech data, and get a new part installed? This was the ethical dilemma I faced. The situation also brought up the issue of critical thinking and depth for me. Referencing our ALE handbook (2017), the situation represented a problem with complexities and difficulties that made it a difficult problem to solve. After working through my ethical dilemma which, according to the ALE handbook (2017)
Assembly Bill 109 was signed by Governor Edmund Brown Jr. and implemented on October 1, 2011 to close the revolving door of low-level inmates cycling in and out of state prison. It was a way to reduce the number of inmate in our overpopulated 33 prisons. The cause ab109 and ab117 to be put into place was a lawsuit Plata vs. Schwarzenegger fact that California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation was in violation of the eight amendments, the American with Disabilities Act and section 504 rehabilitation act of 1973. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation medical services repeatedly violated. Which this happen it was decided by a three judge penal of the U.S. Supreme court they concluded in a 184 page
My ethics have been formed over a lifetime of experiences. Because of these experiences and my personal beliefs, I use my rationality to decide what my duties are. I believe that each individual is independently responsible for their own morals. This corresponds with my personal preferred lens which is rights and responsibility. When faced with adversity, I use my practical nature to determine the best course of action. I want to ensure I have examined all angles and outcomes prior to making a
It is important to look at ethical dilemmas in a systematic way, thus increasing the chance of achieving a solution that gives the best possible outcome. An ethical problem solving model taken from American sources (Paradise and Siegelwaks, 1982; Austin et al., 1990) was used to develop a six-step process to follow, in order to achieve this (Bond 2010, pg. 227). This process informs this paper, and I am in the role of counsellor.
Making sound ethical decisions require an intentional process that utilizes thoughtful reflection, supervision/consultation, and action. Many ethical decision making models exist and the seven-step model introduced by Forester-Miller and Davis (1996) is a succinct amalgamation of these earlier models. The model by Forester-Miller and Davis (1996) follows seven progressive steps: (a) identify the problem, (b) apply the ACA Code of Ethics (2014), (c) determine the nature and dimensions of the dilemma, (d) generate potential courses of action, (e) consider the potential consequences of all options and determine a course of action, (f) evaluate the selected course of action, and (g) implement the course of action.
Every day people make decisions that may have profound effect on their personal and/or professional lives as well as the lives of others. The decision people make have a foundation on their personal, cultural, and perhaps organizational values. When these values are in disagreement, an ethical dilemma occurs.
Reagan had a strong vision for the American future and believed that through hard work, patriotism, and the Lord, we could say “it’s the morning again in America”.14 Reagan stated in his inaugural speech “It is time for us to realize that we’re too great a nation to limit ourselves to small dreams. We have every right to dream heroic dreams, those who say that we’re in a time when there are no heroes; they just don’t know where to look”. Reagan has inspired countless people with his charm, humility, faith, ability to lead, and clear thinking but he was first and foremost, proud to be an
Throughout his farewell address, President Reagan showcased some wonderful improvements to our nation of freedom. He referred to two triumphs in his speech, economic recovery and morale. He had an underlining theme in this section of his speech. It was a theme of common sense, and we had seen these two great triumphs because of our common sense! In regards to the economy he said, "when you put a big tax on something, the people will produce less of it. So we cut the people 's tax rates, and the people produced more than ever before." Then he used a simile of a plant being cut back and growing back healthy to describe the economy. In regards to morale, he mentioned that peace could only become reality when we were seen as strong and powerful. The result of these two triumphs was not only a changed nation, but a changed world. Unfortunately, the increase in the pride of America from within and globally was fairly short lived as described by blogger Jennifer Mercieca, "Reagan succeeded in improving
On the morning of Janurary 28th 1986, the world witnessed in shock and horror what was known as the Challenger disaster as the space shuttle exploded only 73 seconds after its launch, killing all seven crew members onboard including one teacher Christa McAuliffe. Approximately 17 percent of Americans watched the live broadcast of this launch, many of them schoolchildren including those from McAuliffe’s school. From this grave moment emerged an exigency that demands immediate action by the president. Later on that same day, President Ronald Reagan delivered his Challenger address to the nation.
His reviving of the B-1 Bomber that former President Carter cancelled manifested his philosophy on peace through strength. Another slogan of Ronald’s was ‘morning in America.’ It was for his re-election bid, and it symbolized a new beginning for America. Reagan’s optimism and economic boom was uplifting compared to the previous
Ronald Reagan’s time as president is still viewed by republicans as a huge success. Bill Keller said “Reagan asked Americans to dream great dreams… he rarely asked them to give up anything,” (148). One such instance of his presidential ambition was his first priority that “When he took office he immediately put on a hiring freeze and deferred all matters on policy to the OPM for benefit analysis,” (152). He captured America’s approval through his bold actions; one such situation was the PATCO (Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization) strike were the Air traffic controllers went
Now, let's see how learning about the Four Ethical Lenses and a simple method for decision-making can help you resolve a typical ethical dilemma. Ready?
For example, in my profession I will encounter situations that will require my ethical decision. It will come a time when I have to decide whether to focus all my resources on a specific project or risk the future of my company just so different departments can have, at least the essentials to continue their work.
Management constitute amongst major components of a company, organization or a business. As such, management oversees employees interactions with their supervisors and also control of people within a particular organization. Also, it includes critical and ethical decision-making process so as to address various ethical dilemmas experienced by employees while undertaking their respective assigned duties within the company. Ethical dilemmas are hereby to stay as issues usually arise now and then and place a variety of options that bear different repercussions. Therefore, it calls for ethical and critical decision-making skills so as to make the most appropriate option that bears more benefits in comparison to other options presented. While making ethical decisions, it 's substantially important to play heed to a certain ethical decision-making theory. This would enable an individual making the decision to ripe best possible consequences rather than living to regret. Moreover, ethical decision making is typically important in business as making a wrong decision may result not only in huge losses but also poor relationship amongst colleagues and miserable life for employee(s) working in a particular company or business in question.
“ethical dilemmas are commonplace, complex, and require critical thinking skills that are honed through practice, and practice, and more practice. Airth-Kindree, N. M., & Kirk horn, L. C. (2016).
Before a good outcome to an ethical dilemma is achieved obstacles must be overcome through argumentation and analyzing the