WEEK 7 MGMT 312 DP 1
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WEEK 7: Case study On Ethics
1. Based on this information, what type of ethics is Elizabeth practicing—egoism, utilitarianism, or altruism? Why do you categorize her ethics this way?
I believe that Elizabeth's ethics align with egoism. Elizabeth is motivated by personal ambition, so pushing her team to cut corners in the research process shows that her only concern is her own aspirations and not ethical research. This contrasts utilitarianism, which emphasizes the greater good for the sake of others.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the way Elizabeth handled this situation? What should she have done differently?
I disagree with how Elizabeth handled the situation. She compromised the scientific integrity of the research for her own personal agenda, she undermined the credibility of the university and the research team. A more
ethically sound approach would involve prioritizing the validity of the research, properly following protocols, and ensuring that the findings contribute meaningfully to the public discourse on gun control.
3. Do you agree or disagree with the way her team handled this situation? What should her team have done differently?
The team going along with Elizabeth's decisions is problematic based on ethics. Instead of blindly following her lead, her team members should have spoken up about their concerns regarding the compromised research process. Ethical responsibility should have caused them to challenge the decisions that compromise the quality of the work.
4. If the team had completed the research as originally planned and released their paper later, they might have missed the opportunity to have their paper discussed on national news. Should this be a consideration in this situation? Why or why not?
While the attention of national news coverage sounds cool, getting media attention shouldn't outweigh doing the research properly. Conducting the research as originally planned, with the proper sample size, certifies the credibility of the findings. When you skip steps or go against the correct methodology and practice, you’re diminishing the reputation of the research team and university. If this kind of mistake were discovered by a high-ranking person, credibility would go out the window completely due to
complacency. Maintaining high ethical and scientific standards should be more important than short-term publicity.
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