Explain the difference between sector-based and value-based ethical frameworks with one example of each.
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Model Answer
Sector-based frameworks are tailored to specific industries or domains.
Example: Bioethics in healthcare addresses patient privacy, data security, and ethical use of AI in medical decision-making.
Value-based frameworks focus on fundamental ethical principles guiding decision-making.
Example: Rights-based framework ensures AI systems respect human rights and do not discriminate against any group.
Source: Types of Ethical Frameworks, Chapter 1
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Explanation
- The examiner expects one clear definition + one example for each type — that's where both marks lie.
- Don't just name the framework as the example; briefly state what it does, as shown above.
- Bioethics is the go-to example for sector-based; for value-based, any one of the three sub-types (rights, utility, virtue) with a brief description is acceptable.
- Avoid writing lengthy paragraphs — two tight points earn full marks here.