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1 Case Study: The Principles of “Benefit Maximization and Equal Respect" and "Consequentialist and Non-Consequentialist" Views Obie A. Farmer Jr. Arkansas State University ELAD 6203: Ethical Leadership Dr. Gabrina W. Charles November 12, 2023

2 Case Study: The Principles of “Benefit Maximization and Equal Respect" and "Consequentialist and Non- Consequentialist" Views Introduction Dynamic thinking can help develop a better understanding of what consequences can arise based on your moral decisions. Being different morally is a tool, not a hindrance if you have an open mind. There are several principles you can adhere to when solving a dilemma. Ultimately you will follow your ethical virtues when deciding what solutions are best for any one given situation. Will your morals cause you to do what is right for most or will you make a decision based on what is fair or equal? How you make your decision will dictate who is affected by the consequences of the decisions and the actions in question. Definition Morals are our feelings of what is right and what is wrong. Morals are specific to each person based on what their life experiences are. Which means each person will have their own variation of morals. While you feel what you believe is right, others may feel differently. Opposition can be a valuable tool in life, as well as the educational world. Differences in opinion or morals, can help make your decision stronger. Supplementing your own morals with the values of others will help you see scenarios from another’s perspective allowing you to view the dilemma from all angles. While your moral decision may not have been a bad one, utilizing your colleagues point of view will only allow you to make better, more educated decisions because of your now more dynamic thinking.

3 Description of the Principles Principles of Benefit Maximization is better explained as the means justifies the ends. You embrace this principle if you believe that it is sometimes okay to sacrifice the few to benefit the many. This is the principle that is focused solely on the consequence rather than the equality or rights of others. You may have to sacrifice the benefit of one to benefit the many. The Principle of Equal Respect is the principle of equality. You embrace this principle if you believe that everyone has equal worth and rights. This principle is very similar to the “Golden Rule”, treating everyone as you would want to be treated. The Principle of Equal Respect is also broken down into three concepts: The first concept is to treat others as an end and not merely a way to get to the end. You should treat everyone with the same respect and honor their goals as you would your own. The second concept is to understand that people are free to make their own decisions. While you believe one decision may be right over another, you have no right to force anyone to do anything. Each person is free to choose and live their own life as they see fit. The third principle is that everyone has equal value. The principle that everyone has the same worth does not mean that one person is not more qualified or has earned the right to someone over another. It merely means that there is an equal playing field and all have opportunities to be successful. One person’s values and ideas are worth the same as another person’s. Resolutions and Recommendations The grievance committee has the ability to solve the dilemma in a multitude of ways. They can take the side of either Jenny, or the supervisor and can suggest several stipulations to garner the desired outcome they decide on. They can solve the issue using consequentialist principles by making guidelines about professors sharing papers with their faculty peers,

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4 especially when other members of the faculty are named. While the entire staff was not at fault for the scenario, they will all be held to the same new standard. While this is not necessarily fair for all, it would be the best way to ensure that all students are protected and still able to write as they see fit for their assignments like Jenny did. Another way to solve the issue with a consequentialist approach would be to have the entire faculty have to undergo ethics training. Again, while all of the staff was not involved in the issue, the easiest way to make sure all of the staffers that were involved are being trained is to have them all undergo the training. Additionally, the committee could take the side of the supervisor and not allow Jenny to pass her class. This would ultimately punish Jenny, but the attention that she would be bringing to the issue would be the greater good for the program and the individuals with special needs. The committee can also utilize non-consequentialist principles by giving the individual supervisor special attention. Individual professional development or ethics training would greatly benefit the supervisor. The rest of the university staff would not receive the same professional development opportunities, but the training could greatly improve the ethics of this one supervisor that is lacking in professionalism. The committee could also give Jenny an opportunity to present her internship experience to an alternate supervisor for an appropriate grade. Allowing a student to present her work again is not a normal practice provided to the students, but these circumstances merit special consideration. Other students are not allowed to ask for alternate grades normally and this practice would not necessarily be fair to all, but the bias of the supervisor and his lack of integrity has compromised the legitimacy of Jenny’s grade. Additionally, the committee could reassign the teacher or supervisor for their actions. This specific and direct action only involving those involved would solve the problem without affecting any other stakeholders.

5 My recommendation to the grievance committee would be multifaceted. Not only would I suggest that Jenny be allowed to present her case and experience to another teacher to earn her deserved grade, but I would also suggest that the committee reassign the teacher and supervisor. I would not suggest making the entire staff undergo ethics training, but I would demand additional professional development for all those involved. Creating better staffers would benefit the university as a whole as well as those receiving the remedial training. Hopefully these additional training and reassignment allows for the individuals to make a change professionally allowing them to act ethically while working with all stakeholders involved in their programs. Therefore, I believe that non-consequentialism is the best approach for this specific situation. Conclusion Depending on your dilemma, will you follow consequentialist principles or non- consequentialist principles? Will you make a decision based on the greater good or will you follow what is just? How you solve your situation will decide what principles you follow. Making a decision based on equal respect would be a decision for equality, giving everyone the opportunity to be heard and to succeed. A decision or benefit maximization would be to do the most good. These principles are both rooted in doing good to solve the problem, but how you do good will dictate what principles you follow.

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