American Military University Week 5 Captain Balians Story Discussion

Read: Chapter 2 (Souryal): “Familiarizing Yourself With Ethics”

Post: “Review Questions Answers” (thread created). Answer “Review Questions” (at end of the Chapter).

Read “Captain Balian’s Story” p. 47 (6th ed.)

Post: “Captain Balian Answers” (below) (thread created) (do not read the last sentence — “Court Marshal Verdict” — until you answer the following questions:

a. Captain Balian was presented with an ethical dilemma (“dammed if you do and dammed if you don’t”).

b. Did he make the right decision?

c. What is the basis for your opinion (citation required).

d. Considering all factors involved, what would you have decided? What is the basis for your decision?

Posts: “Captain Balian Discussion“(create a new thread: “Captain Balian Discussion”).

After some research, engage your classmates in an informed discourse regarding their answers to the above questions. Your opinions must be based on your research and must include citation(s). I am no longer requiring a set number of posts. I will be looking at the average number of posts per student and whether you fall short or exceed that number

Post: “Assessment” (thread created)

a. How do you rate this assignment 1-10

b. What can I do to improve this assignment?

c. What was the total hours it took you to complete the assignment?

POST 1 RESPONSE FOR EACH OF THE THREADS

APPROPRIATE CITATIONS