Ethics Case Study

We each have our own set of moral principles and then there are universal principles which most, if not all, of us abide by or accept as moral. Like each person, each profession should also have its own ethical system especially that of conflict resolution and mediation. Without this ethical system we run the risk of acting immorally, both personally and professionally, something mediators cannot afford if they plan to help their parties in their time of conflict. This learning outcome forces us, as future mediators, to align our own personal moral principles with the codes and guidelines of mediation into a usable ethical system. This learning outcome must be grasped if one plans to be a peacemaker. As mediators, we must understand the ethical

I had to explain my professional moral obligation to remain impartial and neutral but I also added my own personal moral obligation, that what was said as minister, friend, and counselor would not be shared and that my own religious background would not play a part in this particular mediation. I then had to determine the major ethical issues of the case and speak on each issue. My own personal morals were a part of this section but I also ensured I included the general publics and both party’s moral principles. I did this in an attempt to balance my own ethical principles without jeopardizing my major professional ethical guideline, not to break impartiality or neutrality. For the recommendations, I tried to remain fair and impartial. I took all of the various moral and ethical principles into consideration when making my

This case study, or artifact, was chosen because it truly fulfilled all of the various parts of the course outcome. In writing my recommendation I took into consideration the ethical codes and guidelines of the profession of mediation, my own personal moral principles, society’s and my party’s moral principles. It was this combination and careful balance that I was able to create a professional ethical approach right for myself, the mediation profession, and the conflict