Ethics Problem-Solving Mode

Ethics Problem-Solving Model The Ethics Problem Solving Model can assist in determining whether one should proceed with a course of action or whether not to act due to the potential negative consequences. Refer to Svara, Chapter 7. The model is made up of three stages: description, analysis, and decision. Each stage is illustrated in your textbook, page 113, Figure 7.2. Use the model to systematically work through the case presented below and discuss your position in the case. Your stakeholders in this case are the organization, board members, the director, staff, and the main donor. IMPORTANT: You will need to use your text book, specifically Chapter 7 to allow you to provide the best response possible. REMEMBER: As in the previous case, the response to this case also requires the application of the Ethics Problem -Solving Model and its three stages. Failure to do so will result negatively in the grade on your discussion board. Case 7.2: The Big Donor - Svara, Ethics Primer Yours is an advocacy organization, and funding is always difficult for such nonprofits, because most foundations are leery of supporting them. You have a donor who has been very generous; indeed, her gifts have underwritten a substantial portion of your budget. The organization takes a position on a local controversy in furtherance of and consistent with its mission. It turns out that the donor will be adversely affected if the organization prevails, and the donor makes it clear that support will stop if the organization doesn't mute, or at least moderate its position. It is possible to modify the position significantly without looking as if you backed off, so other supporters will not know that you have bowed to the pressure. There is no way to make up for loss of income in the short term and you will have to fire three long time staff members if the donor terminates support. What do you do?