For Discussion

Consider and prepare responses to the following questions for discussion in class.

Discussion  Questions

Please provide a one to two paragraph answer to the following questions:

  1. Compare and contrast the benefits and concerns that can arise with the four ethical obligation models described in this chapter.
  2. What is the purpose of having ethical decision-making models?
  3. What are some challenges that professionals face when providing ethical counsel?

Case Study Application Questions

Please answer the following questions after reading the one-page case study provided with this lesson. 

  1. Reflecting on the specific tactic of sending in employees disguised as animal activists, what would be some ethical concerns that should have been raised from a public relations standpoint?
  2. SeaWorld’s response to why they had sent in employees undercover was to provide security. While they did acknowledge they should have used a tactic that aligned with their values, what is your perspective regarding the reason of safety being used to send in employees undercover?
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