Case 1
In this case, the girl was faced with a professional dilemma, which was to break the rules set by the supervisor, but in favor of improving performance. The most significant factors for the decision are the supervisor’s prohibition on personal communication, the need for the girl to learn a new program, and the remaining free time at the end of the work day. A girl’s decision to violate the supervisor’s instructions may, at worst, affect the girl, who will be reprimanded. The boss would like the software not to be used for personal purposes, and the girl would like to learn all of the shading nuances as quickly as possible. The options in this situation include: consciously breaking the rule, risking her career, enlisting the help of colleagues, as well as learning the software on her own. The first and last options would be a loss of time or reputation, so the most appropriate scenario is to ask more experienced people in the office for help.
Case 2
Sophia’s case raises the problem of using her job benefits for personal gain. Significant to the solution are the fact that her son needs to print documents, the lack of a tracking system in the program, and the fact that her son brought his own paper. In the worst case, the use of the printer will cause it to wear out more or the girl’s deed may be noticed. The woman would like to be able to print personal documents so that it goes unnoticed and does not have any negative consequences. Options include not using a working printer, using it with management permission, and secretly printing papers (Moriarty, 2021). The second scenario is the best; the girl should ask her supervisor and use the equipment with his permission.
Case 3
Nora’s problem is to take advantage of access to information at work through personal connections. Nora’s friend’s intention to get the job and the girl’s knowledge of all the interview questions are significant for the decision. In the worst-case scenario, the arrangement between Alice and Norv is found out at the firm. The girl would like to help her friend, but without facing the consequences of this action. Options for action include handing over all the information she has to Nora and refusing her friend. Moreover, it is possible to pass on only a portion of the information that would leave Alice needing to prove herself to HR and make the interview useful to the companyz; the latter option is the most sensible
Case 4
Andres is faced with a choice between sharing information about her colleague, causing her trouble, or not telling the supervisor anything. Significant to the decision is the fact that Andres heard the conversation and the reason why the girl plans to abuse the program. In the worst-case scenario for Andrea, the supervisor learns both about the abuse and that the former knew about the abuse. The man would like to avoid having to deceive the supervisor and, in doing so, not to set the girl up. Options include the employee completely covering up the violation, telling the supervisor about the latter, and confirming the rumors without revealing names. Andres should confirm the supervisor’s concern by not naming the employee.
Case 5
Max’s ethical problem is to make a decision about the abuse of authority. The facts of this situation are that the company gives the computers to the school every year, that no records are kept of the equipment being written off, and the son’s urgent need for a computer. In the worst-case scenario, Max’s bosses will find out about his actions and fine or fire him. Max would like to make the least effort to provide his child with the technology he needs to learn. Options for behavior include abuse of authority and theft of the computer, buying it with personal money. Moreover, it is possible to make an agreement with his superiors to buy back the equipment at a discount; the last scenario is the most rational.
Reference
Moriarty, J. (2021). Business Ethics. Routledge.