Scholars agree that ethical decision-making is a dual process based on logic and intuition to make moral choices in social situations. Finding a balance between logic and intuition is often the tricky part to decision-making. In the text, Johnson (2021) suggests decision-making guidelines or formats are tools to help leaders make better ethical choices. Using a systematic approach helps leaders carefully define the problem, gather information, apply ethical standards and values, and identify and evaluate alternatives to defend their decisions (p. 317).
Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you research a contemporary educational ethical issue where your personal beliefs and values may conflict with legal and societal expectations. The contemporary issue should explore widely accepted moral and ethical values that come in conflict with legal requirements and societal thought.
Address the following in your paper:
• Summarize the selected issue, present the legal stance, and assert what you believe the societal stance to be.
• Outline the expected consequences and benefits of the selected issue based on the accepted value systems.
• Describe the conflict and the decision or action you would take if you had no ethical compass. What would the consequences and benefits be in that situation?
• Explain what ethical course of action you would take if this issue arose in your institution. Consider the following questions:
• Would that course of action be based on your personal values or ethical decision-making?
• How would you sell your ideas to other leaders, parents, students, and/or the community?
• If your ideas were not accepted, what would your fallback position be, if you had one?
• If your institution is a global organization, how would this change the nature of the issue and the course of action that would be taken as a leader?
Include at least 5 peer-reviewed scholarly sources in your paper.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
Ensure your assignment addresses the criteria in the grading rubric.
