The Ethical Lens Inventory

The Ethical Lens Inventory gave me insight on how I view personal ethics. My preferred lens is Rights-Responsibility and Results Lens. Showing that I balance my reasoning skills (rationality) and my intuition (sensibility) to determine how to fulfill my duties while achieving the

The inventory categorized my strengths and weaknesses I may have in my ethical viewpoint. One of my strengths are analyzing problems with critical thinking. I tend to think through a problems carefully and research my options to find the best outcome. I also make responsible choices that are good for everyone. I tend to believe that people operate from their own sense of values. Self-knowledge and free will are two gifts that I possess and view as strengths. I’m self- reliant and accountable so, I expect nothing less from my peers.

My results revealed many weaknesses that I did not agree with. I tend to become uncompromising in my expectations, leading to obsessions over minor details. When others do not fulfill what I believe are their duties, I can become quick to judge them as unethical. My Blind Spot is the belief that motive justifies method or my own good is good enough. It shows that I fail to be accountable to those who are depending on me when I exercise my free will. As I fulfill my own needs, I may leave problems unresolved in the long run and leave others to fend for themselves. I unintentionally cause people hurt because I’m so focused on my good motives that I don’t see the problems with my methods. I risk becoming autocratic (bossy), or believing that everything has to be done my way otherwise I see it as unethical. If I become too obsessed with my goals I will cut corners. I may make excuses and tell myself others will not mind if I cut a few corners as long as everyone is happy with the end result.

I believe ethical behavior is fulfilling your duties while creating the greatest good. My resulting behavior

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