Ethics

Wicked Problem and Ethical Principles (attributes of a wicked problem):

1. There is no definitive formulation

2. Problems have no stopping rule
3. Solution to wicked problems are not true-or-false, but good-or-bad
4. There is no immediate and no ultimate test of a solution to wicked a problem
5. Every solution to a wicked problem is a “one-shot operation”, because there is no opportunity to
learn by trial-and-error, every attempt counts significantly
6. Every wicked problem can be considered to be a symptom of another problem
7. Do not have an enumerable set of potential solutions, nor is there a well-described set of
permissible operations that may be incorporated into the plan
8. Every problem essentially unique
9. The choice of explanation determines the nature of the problems resolutions

A self-interest Approach (Relative) :

1. Ethical relativism holds that no universal standards or rules can be used to guide or evaluated
the morality of an act
2. This view argues that people set their (blablabla)

Utilitarianism (Consequentialist-Result-Based):

1. What matter is the result? As long as we have an answer , there’s no wrong answer but will have
more enemy. (The end justify meant)

Universalism (Duty-Based):

1. The mean justify the end, benefit ? last longer by focusing the process, less enemies.
2. Not benefit? Takes time to solve because need anybody perspective.

Asking Key Question (ethical) ;

1. What are my core values and beliefs?

2. What are the core values and beliefs of my organization?
3. Whose values, beliefs, and interest may be at risk in this decision? Why?
4. Who will be harmed or helped by my decision or by the decision of my organization?
5. How will my own and my organization’s core values and beliefs be affected or charged by this
decision?
6. How will I and my organization be affected by the decision?