We covered many different issues in class this semester. Many dealt with behavioral decisions that had repercussions and consequences. One of the main learning points I can say I really took on this semester was asking myself how I would respond to each scenario if I were in charge of it.
Whether it be a Kentucky administrator dealing with the comments made by Andrew Harrison, the Red's front office dealing with Brian Price or anyone from FSU to the NFL handling Jameis Winston's character and behavioral issues, I have learned how to set up my own ethical policies and procedures on what I would do if facing those circumstances. We now have shed some light on all of the ethical dilemmas going on in the sports world currently. We all can now know what the current issues and discussions are on and what we may face as we go on to have jobs in the sport's world.
The 2 biggest lessons I learned were to find out the ethical code of conduct for whoever you are working for and understand it completely front to back. Once you have a grasp on your employer's code of conduct, the next step in my mind is to see how it aligns with your own personal code of conduct. That may be the biggest talking point of the class; establishing your own personal code of conduct. The only way to feel comfortable and confident in making high-stakes decisions is if you know that morally you are doing what is right from your standpoint.
We must always ask ourselves if what we are doing is right. If there's any doubt in our mind that we may be doing something that goes against the ethical code of conduct set forth by ourselves or for those we work for or/with, we must seek guidance in our decisions. Time and time again, we see the mistakes made by those in sports who call their own number and act without the consent of others and 9/10 times it backfires.
By Eric Vendemia
Eric brings up a good point when he says a big takeaway from the course is to establish our own personal code of ethics. Before this class, I never really thought to make my own personal code of conduct, nor did I realize others around me could have personal codes of their own that they choose to live by. However, it makes complete sense to me now to have a set personal code. I know generally what I view as right and wrong, but with a more structured code of ethics, it will be easier for me in tough situations to confidently make a decision and stand by it. The only issue I see with seeking guidance from others when it comes to making an ethical decision for yourself, is that you'll likely hear different answers from everyone you ask. This, in turn, may confuse you more and cloud your initial judgment because hearing all of those answers may make you less confident about the way your were initially viewing a problem.
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