Moral Inventory Worksheet

Moral Inventory Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help you reflect on your personal moral framework and ethical decision-making. Answer all questions thoughtfully and honestly. There are no 'right' or 'wrong' answers, but rather an exploration of your own values.

1. In your own words, define what 'morality' means to you.

2. Identify three factors that have significantly influenced your moral development. Explain how each factor has shaped your understanding of right and wrong.

3. Which of the following ethical frameworks primarily focuses on the consequences of actions to determine their moral value?

4. A person who believes that moral actions are those that adhere to universal rules or duties, regardless of the outcome, is most likely following which ethical framework?

5. The idea that moral principles are not absolute but are instead determined by societal norms or individual beliefs is known as  .

6. A situation where an individual must choose between two morally conflicting options, neither of which is unequivocally acceptable, is often referred to as a  .

7. Ethical dilemmas always have a clear, universally agreed-upon 'right' answer.

8. Cultural norms play a significant role in shaping an individual's moral perspective.

9. You witness a friend cheating on a major exam. Describe how you would approach this situation, considering your personal moral code and potential consequences for all involved parties. What ethical principles guide your decision?

10. Imagine you are part of a team designing a new technology. During development, you discover a potential flaw that could harm a small percentage of users, but fixing it would significantly delay the product launch and cost the company a lot of money. What is your moral obligation in this situation? Justify your stance using at least two ethical considerations.

Consider the image below, representing a moral dilemma. What does it suggest about the nature of ethical choices?