When Ethics and Policy Collide

SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com

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Behavior Standards; Moral Issues; Intuition; Decision Making; Conflict Resolution; Ethics; Case Method (Teaching Technique); Case Studies; Zero Tolerance Policy; Decision Making Skills; Administrator Education; Educational Administration; Instructional Design; Administrative Policy; School Policy; Conflict of Interest; Student Behavior

10.1177/1555458911413888

1555-4589

This case study explores an ethical dilemma faced by a new junior high school principal. It is appropriate for use in all preparation course work, including the internship. Studies show that novice principal decision making differs from that of experienced principals in moral dilemmas, including following policy versus best interests of the student. Implications for training prospective principals include internal conflict resolution, rational decision-making theory, the role of intuition in decision making, and ethical behavior standards for school administrators.

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2012

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