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Ethics Journal

Module 1: Week 1

Reading: Hill - Ch. 1

1. What do you think Maria should do? Why?

A: Maria should look at the situation from business point of view. If Maria never gave Abe
anything in writing and his work performance is lacking he would be the best choice to let go
from a business stand point. The other two workers may have minor flaws but they are
performing at a higher caliber than Abe.

2. What guidance does the holiness-justice-love model provide for her?

A: The module would guide Maria to make the decision from an unbiased standpoint. Business
ethics and personal ethics are different. What ensures the success of the business, should be
considered.

3. Of holiness, justice and love, which would be the most difficult for Maria to apply? Which is
generally most lacking in the marketplace?

A: I would say Maria is conflicted from the justice standpoint. She knows what’s right and wrong
and what ethics she should follow. She doesn’t want to let go Abe due to the fact she spoke out of
turn and it would make her look as if she is going back on her word.

Reading: Hill - Ch. 2

1. What do you think Jonah should do?

A: Jonah should follow his on ethical morals. He should not let others peer pressure him into
doing a job he believes is not right for him.

2. If Jonah follows the guidelines of this chapter, what should he do?

A: Jonah has the ability to use his judgement and set an example for others by not following a
path he doesn’t see fit for him.

3. Identify holiness concerns in your workplace (or a previous workplace). Have these
concerns been properly resolved? How or why not?
 A: At times my workplace can be seen as taking mission accomplishment over others’ rights to
religious services. This has been addressed on numerous occasions, but little has come from it.

Module 2: Week 2

Reading: Hill - Ch. 3

1. In your opinion, is this action just? Why or why not?

A: The way the decision makers went about the process was not just. They should have taken into
consideration what the public had to say and ensured the deciding members were unbiased.

2. Analyze the commission’s action in light of this chapter’s definition of justice.

A: The commission went against the definition of what it means to be just. The decision to move
forward was already decided in a sense before the vote was taken into effect.

3. Does the concept of holiness provide any additional insights?

A: The concept of holiness takes effect due to the business taking money and success over human
lives. The community was not looked at as people but a steppingstone to move forward.

4. Identify a situation in your work environment (or a previous one) that raised justice
concerns. Was is resolved justly? How or why not?

A: There has been many times where a commander has looked at the risk to success and chose
the risk over the people that could be lost in the process. They took peoples lives and weighed
them against selfish needs to be successful. This until this day has not be rectified and continues
today,.

Reading: Hill - Ch. 4

1. What do you think Dora should do?

A: Dora should weigh the pros and cons to this situation. She has the ability to do what is just and
call the police because stealing is wrong but then she can look at the situation from a “loving “
point of view and tell Ralph he needs to stop and the consequences that may follow.

2. What is the “loving” thing for Dora to do?

A: From a loving standpoint Dora can try her best to give Ralph different resources to help the
young child. She can offer better solutions versus Ralph turning to crime as his solution.

3. Analyze the case through all three moral lenses – holiness, justice and love. When
combined, what guidance do they give Dora?
 A: I would dare to say Dora should use a mixture of the Three. She can look at it from a just pointy
of view and issue a warning or call the cops. By issues the warning it shows Ralph what is going
on is wrong and it needs to be stopped immediately. The Holiness point of view gives her the
chance to help with resources that still help Ralph in his situation and the kid as well.

Module 3: Week 3

Reading: Hill - Ch. 5

1. What do you think of Christy’s list? Do you agree more with her or with Jean? Why?

A: I agree more with Jean in this situation. There is a time and place for everything that put in
place. Some things on the list are illegal so I agree with Christy on that, but everything has its
place in life.

2. How does the concept of vocation apply to this list?

A: Vocation can be applied due to the fact it depends on the person’s belief towards the job field.
If the person sees benefits from working in the field, they will approve of the job field.

3. Have you ever worked with someone who treats business like a poker game? Do you envy
or pity this person? Why?

A: Yes, I have been in many job fields where it feels like a poker game. The people running the
company would gamble on whether or not the business they set out to accomplish for the week
or month was a gable for success. I would never pity those individuals. I would just give them the
best advice possible to help them see where their decisions were going.

Reading: Hill - Ch. 6

1. How would positivism analyze this case?

A: In this case positivism would look at the action of lying on the donor card as unjust. There
would not be a positive outcome mainly because the person is committing a legal crime and it is
not just a rule.

2. How would an integrated Christian approach analyze this case?

A: A Christian would look at the action of lying on a donor card as an integrity violator. The
business should enact stricter requirements for background checks to ensure their customers get
what they are requesting.

3. What are your personal feelings about these practices?

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4. Describe conduct you have observed at work that, though legal, seemed to be less than
ethical.

A: I’ve come across less then lust actions in my workplace, though legal, but unethically utilized.
People of higher power have the ability to punish people off of what they think took place during
a set time frame versus having undeniable proof. That should not be the case at any time.

Module 4: Week 4

Reading: Hill - Ch. 7

1. Has Sovanny acted correctly? What, if anything, would you have done differently? If
nothing, explain why.

A: Sovanny acted in what she believed to be morally and ethically correct. She acted in the
manner she believed was right which makes her justified for what she did. Unfortunately, she
worked for an employer who felt different and paid the price. I would not have told her to do
anything different. Mainly due to the fact the manager has the right to not serve who they deem
necessary to withhold servitude to.

2. What moral guidance do the concepts of this chapter provide in this case?

A: Standing up for what is right is not always looked at as the good thing to do by all people.
Standing up to the others and resisting peer pressure and social norms can be frowned upon at
times.

3. Identify moral dilemmas you have experienced (or witnessed) in your role as an agent in
the workplace.

A: There has been multiple times where I’ve witnessed people make decisions based off of what
their opinion was versus what was justifiably correct. Favoritism comes into play way to often in
the service depending on who is in charge.

Reading: Hill - Ch. 8

1. How should Hue respond to Jan’s second question?

A: Hue should look to answer the question in a way to not put the Jan in a bad mode but also
truthful. Hue is right to have his own opinion but is able to answer the question lovingly as well.

2. Is lying ever justified? If so, when? If not, why not?

A: Lying is not justifiable in any form, but living in the world we live in always puts people at a
cross roads depending on the situation we are put in.
 3. Describe a workplace deception you have witnessed. Did this undercut trust, community
and the dignity rights of others? What other impacts did it have?

A: There have been times where commanders say they agree with their higher leadership when
they know the decision being made is not the correct answer to the problem. Instead of
answering truthfully, many just do as they are told versus letting higher leadership know what
the correct answer should be.

Module 5: Week 5

Reading: Hill - Ch. 9

1. Do any of the five possible exceptions to truth telling discussed in this chapter justify
Elmer’s strategy? Discuss each.

A: No, the reasoning behind Elmer’s deceit does not warrant Elmer the ability to lie to people the
way he is. Knowingly deceiving people for his or the businesses benefit is not the right way to go.

2. What do you think Elmer should do?

A: Elmer she lean on legal business ethics and not lie to his customers to benefit from them.
Without his customer base he has nothing and the business will still fail.

Reading: Hill - Ch. 10

1. What information should Gail conceal? Disclose? To whom?

A: As long as Gail is not under any contract saying she should not disclose specific information
she can disclose what she wants. Just because she is with family doesn’t mean she should break
any confidentiality laws and get herself in trouble in thew future.

2. Are there any creative solutions for Gail’s ethical dilemma?

A: Gail can always suggest a better company to invest in top her parents. She can find viable
resources to present to get them put the dilemma.

3. Reviewing the last three chapters on honesty, lying and disclosure, did the two advertisers
act ethically in their marketing of Listerine?

A: The two advertisers acted with business ethics versus moral ethics. What they did seemed to
be clever but also deceitful as well. Playing with words don’t make the action justifiable in the
end.

4. Have you ever felt uncomfortable concealing information? What did you do to resolve the
tension?
 A: When there was information I wanted to conceal, I looked for another avenue to answer the
question. I could have easily lied about situations regarding work or personal opinions on
subjects or choose to divert the question. It wasn’t always the best plan of attack, but I got me put
of that immediate situation.

5. Describe a situation in which you improperly disclosed information.

A: In some situations, at my job there is information that cannot be disclosed to outside sources.
For example, if the death of a person is under investigation that information should not be let out.
There was a time I went home and spoke to my spouse about what really took place with the
person and that was not right to do, but I confided in my spouse about the situation.

6. Have you ever “blown the whistle”? What was your justification? What were the results?

A: No, I have never blown the whistle on anyone. I have informed leadership of incorrect acts on
the job but at a lower level. The acts witnessed could have gotten someone seriously hurt.

Module 6: Week 6

Reading: Hill - Ch. 11

1. Should Harry change the company’s management philosophy and structure? If so, how? If
not, why not?

A: Harry should change the management philosophy to fit his needs. The philosophy should show
that the employees are valued. He should ensure everyone works together and respect each
other as well.

2. What risks does Harry run if he does not make any changes?

A: Harry could run into the risk of losing employees if he changes the dynamic of the workplace.
He could also change it work out for the better to where his employees work harder for him. He
could loss profits due to the turnover of personnel as well.

3. Does your supervisor (or previous supervisor) lean more toward Theory X or Theory Y?
What impact does this have on your level of motivation and performance?

A: In my line of work it depends on who I have as a supervisor. Ass of now my supervisor leans
toward theory Y. He tries to make sure everyone is on the same sheet of music and people are
looked at for who they are and not what they can do for him.

4. If “covenantal management” were fully implemented in your company, what changes would
have to be made?

A: The organization would have to adapt its current tactics to fit the new management style. The
mission would always come first.
Reading: Hill - Ch. 12

1. What dignity principles, if any, have been violated in this case?

A: Personal dignity would be the biggest violation in this case. There should be no one able to
violate a person’s personal rights. What a person does on their own time should not be
considered for a job.

2. How do you react to HC’s approach? Which criteria do you deem to be appropriate?
Inappropriate? Why?

A: I would become a whistle blower in that case and let the department of labor know what is
taking place. In this particular case it looks as if HR is discriminating against people.

3. Have you ever witnessed an unfair disciplinary action or dismissal at work? How did you
react? Explain.

A: I have witnessed many unfair acts and spoke up about them to higher leadership as well. The
actions taken after that were not up to me, but they were addressed in a formal setting. That way
the higher leadership was tracking what was taking place in their command.

Module 7: Week 7

Reading: Hill - Ch. 13

1. In what ways is the situation in India similar to that in the United States? Dissimilar?

A: In the United States it is said that all people are created equal. In reality it goes off of who you
know and how much you have to offer others. In many ways India and The United States have the
same issues. Where the United States is different is that people have an opportunity to vote
change what is taking place. They have a right to a democratic trial if necessary.

2. With which side do you agree—the protestors or the government? Why?

A: I agree with the side that is looking to change for the better. What laws worked in the present
don’t always work for the future.

3. Describe incidents of workplace discrimination you have witnessed.

A: People in my workplace have been discriminated for many reasons. It was either their
lifestyle, the way they look or even the color of their skin. Time has passed to where laws and
regulations have been put into play but that doesn’t stop people from behaving or acting the way
they do.

4. What are your views on affirmative action?

A: It is based on ensuring equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees.

Reading: Hill - Ch. 14

1. How would the following environmental ethics evaluate this case? What recommendations
would each make? Why?
A. Anthropocentric
B. Biocentric
C. Theocentric

A: The anthropocentric approach is arrogant toward both God and nature. It would say the
incinerator should stay. I would recommend this approach be looked at from different angles to
show the benefits and downfall to the approach being taken.

B. The biocentric approach would put nature before human life or God. I would recommend that
just as nature has its place, the well being of others should be the same. They should approach
the case as openminded as possible.

C. Theocentric followers would try to way the pros and cons and look to see how both parties are
affected in the end. I would recommend they not make hasty decisions and ensure the best
course of action is taken.

2. Describe any environmental moral dilemmas you have experienced either at work or
elsewhere. How were they handled?

A: There are many who look to destroy forest to create homes or retail spaces for their
communities. Yes, the population is growing but at the same time people need to look at the
environment and realize what we get from it. If we destroy everything God has given us, we will
die just as the planet we are killing is. There has to be a balance of life and death on both sides.

Module 8: Week 8

Reading: Hill - Ch. 15

1. What guidance does this chapter provide for Dave and Bonnie?

A: True holiness attempts to redeem worldly obligations rather than shunning them. Complete
dispossession may have the immediate effect of freeing up a fixed set of resources, but it
inherently limits a person’s ability to offer sustained support to others

2. What would you do if you were in their situation? Explain.

A: I would sit with my spouse and look at what we believed the pros and cons to the situation. I
would see if the property could be utilized to help generate income or even be used for someone
else to live in until we wanted to use the property.

3. Describe a situation, at work or elsewhere, in which property was used in a positive way.
 A: There have been many times where people from the job have had the talent to build or give
away property to those in need. There were times we went into the community and helped
rebuild schools and churches and made it, so others had a better life to live or more
opportunities.

4. Describe a situation in which property was used negatively.

A: There have been times where I have seen people have their homes taken and used for
commercial real-estate. That in turn lead to more jobs but the people who lived there had no
where to go. They were forced to find other means of living and lost what they had.

5. Which way do you tend to view property – more positively or negatively? Explain.

A: I tend to view property as an asset. Property gives people an opportunity to do great things,
but it has to be seen through different lenses. Property can generate a home to live or a way of
life for others.

Reading: Hill - Ch. 16

1. Do you agree or disagree with Starbucks’ approach to doing business in Saudi Arabia?
Why?

A: In this case I would agree with Starbucks. For Starbucks to do business in that specific country
they have to abide by the rules presented.

2. Discuss one additional area that was interesting to you in this chapter.

A: I found the section on “Our Responsibility” interesting. This section speaks on what we as
Christians have a responsibility to do. While that is great it has to be applied to the social norms
of the country as well. When that is done, an ethical dilemma is created.

3. Describe the ways in which global business has impacted your life.

A: Global business effects everyone’s life in different ways. For me and my family, if we want
certain foods or products, we must get it from specific vendors. If those vendors are not available,
we will not be able to get the products we want. This goes for anything and anyone. When tariffs
and restrictions are placed on other countries it has a lasting effect ono everyone who gets
products from them.

4. How do you personally react to bribery, sweatshops and child labor?

A: I am 100% against bribery, sweatshops, and child labor. That really upsets me to know that
people are taking advantage of others for their benefit. There are many people who can help
others but because they only think of themselves, they don’t. People at that moment are being
selfish when they should be being selfless, and helping thy neighbor as said in the Bible. Anyone
that participates in either of those acts should be held responsible for their actions by laws and
regulations. Children are not meant to work for the profit of others. They are meant to help bring
joy to the world and carry on the generations to come.