Moral and Ethical Dilemma for Administrators at Higher Educational Institutions in Arusha Tanzania

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume II, Issue XII, December 2018 | ISSN 2454–6186

Moral and Ethical Dilemma for Administrators at Higher Educational Institutions in Arusha Tanzania

Dr. Ndalahwa Musa Masanja

PhD., Lecturer of Accounting and Management, University of Arusha, Tanzania

Abstract: – The main purpose of the study was to identify challenges on ethical and moral dilemma facing administrators in educational institutions. The study reveals common ethical problems that leaders have to tackle in their institutions. Additionally, the research identifies the moral concerns that leaders have to consider in decision making. Specifically, the study examines the ethical and moral dilemma that leaders encounter on a daily basis. The literature discussed various approaches in solving ethical and moral dilemma. In this case, administrators have different approaches in making decision about dilemmas in the field of leadership. The data collected was expected to identify new ethical and moral dilemmas in leadership. The data analysis suggested possible solutions for administrators in educational institutions.The study indicated that there are certain aspects to be considered as administrators think of tackling ethical and moral dilemmas. The study identified the best way to solve the dilemmas in leadership. Moreover, the findings providedpractical steps to be taken in handling ethical and moral dilemmas. These results can help leaders to make the right choices in the future. Administrators will have a basis to guide their daily decisions on ethical and moral dilemmas. The study will create a link between the ethical theories and the implementation of ethical and moral principles for the benefit of their organization.

Keywords: moral dilemma, ethical dilemma, leadership, higher educational institutions

I. INTRODUCTION

There is a wide range of ethical and moral dilemmas confronting higher education administrators today. Such dilemmas are present thought multiple realms of educational leadership responsibilities. These ethical and moral dilemmas are in the field of human resource management, community relationships, and students’ social and emotional wellbeing, curriculum and instruction (Doscher and Anthony, 2008). Furthermore, ethical and moral dilemma involves leadership and management decision making, and conflict resolution which affect human relationships (Covrig, 2000). All these areas pose an array of complex challenges facing administrators in leadership (Creston, 2006). Instead of simple ‘‘black and white’’ decisions, administrators face a myriad ‘‘grey’’ situations that cannot be addressed via blind application of institution policy (Wildermuth, 2006). These pressures leave administrators questioning what is the right thing to do, especially if they hold two competing values (Moreno, 2011).

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