While reading “Frameworks for Ethical Analysis” by the Science Learning Hub, I learned that there are 4 ethical frameworks commonly used to make judgements. These include rights and responsibilities, consequentialism, autonomy, and virtue ethics. Reading these made me realize that I usually result in using virtue ethics. When I am stuck in between two choices, I think of what I should do based on what society deems as good. For example, at work when I have to decide whether or not to help a co-worker even if it leaves me behind on my own work. Typically, I think of what is the “good” thing. 

This article reminds me of the business ethics blogs we were reading for this chapter. These blogs were full of authors sharing their opinions boldly despite what others may think. Relating this to consequentialism, I think that the article focused on the effects of bad ethical decisions and the harm they would/have caused.  

In real events, we see consequences to decisions made. Every business must make decisions that can affect the way their consumers feel. This reminds me of Ben and Jerry’s, the ice cream brand, in recent years and how they have spoken up about their political standpoints. This caused their sales to increase and decrease per statement released. Some people believe it’s best not to speak on ethical debates because of this reason. Ethical decisions are never cut and dry and the consequences always seem to be vast. 
Frameworks for ethical analysis. Science Learning Hub. (n.d.). https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/2146-frameworks-for-ethical-analysis