One example would be that I wanted to get on my town's Parks and Rec Board, but hesitated when I found out one of my wife's best friend's husband is the Chair of the Board. I was concerned if it was ethical to get on since he would be the one approving me appointment. I know this is small potatoes but just to give you an example.
Is it possible that being too ethical may hinder a person?
2006-10-09 06:40:35 · 2 answers · asked by thebuffettour 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Too ethical? Ethics, from the Greek word "ethos" meaning "character."
Consider this: in a very small village, everyone not only knows everyone else, but is probably related. Should everyone not bother with politics or governing?
Would it be better for your town to have someone on the Board who would fight every action and not get along with any of the other members?
If you are worried about the morality of the position, talk to the Chair of the Board and tell him your concerns. If he does not mind, then you probably do not need to either.
This is not an issue of being too ethical. It might be an issue of the spirit of the rules and not the letter of the rules.
2006-10-09 07:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 65⤊ 0⤋
Yes somethimes, but in this setuation I think if you really want to get on town's Parks and Rec Board, don't stop just because of someone you know is there. Remember he might be there now but 2 weeks from now he might not. Do what you want for your self as long you're not pushing anybody off on purpose, because then it would be a whole different ball game.
2006-10-09 14:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by Ket-koot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋