Eight Key Question Work Sheet And Hurricane Judith

GOVT 2306 Eight Key Questions (8KQ) Worksheet

Introductory Page

Completing this worksheet is integral in helping you assemble an effective Hurricane Judith Essay.

“How do I use this worksheet?”

Enter text into the gray boxes to address all the issues presented in the prompts and questions. Do not worry about having enough room to complete your thoughts; the text boxes will expand to accommodate any text you enter.

“Is this what I turn in as my essay?”

No; completing this worksheet is not equivalent to completing the essay, but the work you do here will become the basis for your essay. Each step of the worksheet corresponds to the same numbered step in the Hurricane Judith Essay. This Worksheet, The Self-Awareness Exercise and Exam Two Hurricane Judith Essay will each be a stand-alone document you submit.

“Am I allowed to copy-and-paste text I enter into this worksheet to complete my exercises and/or essay?”

Absolutely; you would be silly not to. Think of this as a palette, and you are the artist assembling a finished work as you see fit.

GOVT 2306 Eight Key Questions (8KQ) Worksheet

Name: FORMTEXT XYZ

I am pursuing an (check only one) FORMCHECKBOX AA FORMCHECKBOX AS FORMCHECKBOX AAT degree.

Section 2306. FORMTEXT      

Step One: Ethical self-awareness (also the Ethical Self-Awareness Exercise)

Which KQ do you see yourself using most, regardless of situation?

FORMTEXT Outcome

Why do you consider this key question to be your most important guide to ethical decision making?

FORMTEXT The outcome is an important aspect of the way decision making is supposd to be done due to the fact that how it allows broader perspective to be involved and allows more resu

What factors (people/events) in your life help explain why you believe this? (Examples of your exercising this KQ are not nearly as powerful as describing people or events that developed it in within or transformed you.)

FORMTEXT Value preposition was developed by some of people who i have been reporting to, the basic idea was about it must be made sure that the result should always take precedence when something of this nature is being done and the processes and the outcomes should be designed in the manner that allows better outcomes to be achieved.

Step Two: Ethical issue-recognition

Why is this particular case controversial? In this step, application of 8KQ is not necessary; explain the competing societal goals of your decision choices.

FORMTEXT One of the reasons that the given case was controversial was due to the fact that the nature of the case was such that it did not took into account the underlying risks that were faced during the course of the whole process and how resource allocation and some of the other considerations were not being taken care off.

Describe what decisions are available.

FORMTEXT There were three alternative availables with regards to the case, and as per the ethical judgement of mine, it is important that the outcome that is being selected should be such that must allow maximum value to the stakeholders.

What are the implications for yourself and others of making these choices?

FORMTEXT When something of this magnitude happens, most of the times, there is always great risk and accountability that is lined with the whole situation.

Step Three: Application of ethical perspectives/concepts

Step 3A: Address the applicability of each of the 8KQs

Fairness

Applicable? FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

Why or why not? FORMTEXT In the curent crisis, it has raised credible question marks about the ability of the people involved but that can be taken care off later.

Outcomes

Applicable? FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

Why or why not? FORMTEXT The idea should be provided best relief to the people who are affected by tragedy.

Responsibilities

Applicable? FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

Why or why not? FORMTEXT Each of the stakeholder must make sure that they are taking the right decision with regards to taking appropriate actions for damage control,

Character

Applicable? FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

Why or why not? FORMTEXT The process is more about making sure that the best outcomes are provided in the limited resources, and individual aspect is not much there

Liberty

Applicable? FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

Why or why not? FORMTEXT Does not relate with the concept.

Empathy

Applicable? FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

Why or why not? FORMTEXT It is going to be an important element in the case, it can be said that empathy and understanding the perspective of the others is going to be the biggest advantage.

Authority

Applicable? FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

Why or why not? FORMTEXT There must be centrel authority that should make sure that all the efforts are being carried out in the organized manner.

Rights

Applicable? FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No

Why or why not? FORMTEXT Understanding the basic rights of the people and delivering the solution that takes care of their need.

Step Three: Application of ethical perspectives/concepts

Step 3B: Analyze, at fewest, the most important three Key Questions individually

Name the first of your most important KQs: FORMTEXT Outcomes

What specific insight does this KQ give you regarding the scenario?

FORMTEXT It is about making sure that the appropriate outcomes and results are achieved.

If you considered only this KQ, to which two locations would you send your rescue teams, and why? This is your first product to be weighed in Step Four below.

Location one: FORMTEXT 1

Location two: FORMTEXT      

Why does this KQ (analyzed in isolation) lead you to rescue these two locations? FORMTEXT Outcomes

Name the second of your most important KQs: FORMTEXT Empathy

What specific insight does this KQ give you regarding the scenario?

FORMTEXT It is about making sure that the plight of the others is being understood at a basic level.

If you considered only this KQ, to which two locations would you send your rescue teams, and why? This is your second product to be weighed in Step Four below.

Location one: FORMTEXT Sugarland

Location two: FORMTEXT Port Arthur

Why does this KQ (analyzed in isolation) lead you to rescue these two locations? FORMTEXT If the outcomes are totally ignored, then it can be made sure that how the resource allocation is going to improve the situation.

Step Three: Application of ethical perspectives/concepts (also the First Application of 8KQ)

Step 3B: Analyze, at fewest, the most important three Key Questions individually

Name the third of your most important KQs: FORMTEXT Authority

What specific insight does this KQ give you regarding the scenario?

FORMTEXT At the moment, the organization and making sure that the central authority is being figured out is least important.

If you considered only this KQ, to which two locations would you send your rescue teams, and why? This is your third product to be weighed in Step Four below.

Location one: FORMTEXT Galveston

Location two: FORMTEXT Port Arthur

Why does this KQ (analyzed in isolation) lead you to rescue these two locations? FORMTEXT Liberty

(Optional) Name the fourth of your most important KQs: FORMTEXT Character

(Optional) What specific insight does this KQ give you regarding the scenario?

FORMTEXT The overall character of the person, their set of values are some of the most important things when such a decision is going to be made regarding rescuing the people.

(Optional) If you considered only this KQ, to which two locations would you send your rescue teams, and why? This is your fourth product to be weighed in Step Four below.

Location one: FORMTEXT Baytown

Location two: FORMTEXT Galveston

Why does this KQ (analyzed in isolation) lead you to rescue these two locations? FORMTEXT Character

Step Four: Evaluation of different perspectives/concepts

Use the space below to convey a weighing approach with the products of the analysis you performed above in Step 3B. Your ultimate decision on the matter before you should be reached through a careful weighing of the products of your analysis that is intelligible, consistent and compelling. Think of your products from Step 3B as being in competition with each other, and your task is to explain which rescue decision (on a pair of locations) “wins” and why. Make sure you conclude with your very clearly-stated decision on to which two locations you would send your rescue teams.

FORMTEXT In the hindsight, it can be said that in the given situation, the outcomes are going to be the most important factor as far as the way broader decision is going to be made in terms of helping out the people. Galveston is one of the place where there is the most likelihood that the help is needed.