Angela, the bank employee, approaches Justin, the bank manager and says: “My daughter is seeking treatment for heart disease and I don't have a health insurance policy. My salary is insufficient to meet the medical expenses. Over the years, I've been collecting autographed albums of various artists. I would like to seek for your permission to hold a charity auction in the office. I will also send fliers to the clients of our bank. Everyone is welcome to bid for these albums, so I can raise money for the medical treatment of my child." Three (3) other bank employees, Roland, Joven, and Janeth, overheard this conversation. They empathize to Angela's situation and they convinced Justin to give his permission to Angela's proposal. Requirement: Based on the given scenario, explain the most appropriate ethical decision model that can be applied to Angela's situation.

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SCENARIO 1: Holding Charity Auctions in the Office
Angela, the bank employee, approaches Justin, the bank manager and says: “My daughter is seeking
treatment for heart disease and I don't have a health insurance policy. My salary is insufficient to meet
the medical expenses. Over the years, I've been collecting autographed albums of various artists. I would
like to seek for your permission to hold a charity auction in the office. I will also send fliers to the clients of
our bank. Everyone is welcome to bid for these albums, so I can raise money for the medical treatment of
my child."
Three (3) other bank employees, Roland, Joven, and Janeth, overheard this conversation. They empathize
to Angela's situation and they convinced Justin to give his permission to Angela's proposal.
Requirement: Based on the given scenario, explain the most appropriate ethical decision model that can
be applied to Angela's situation.
SCENARIO 2: Misleading for Good Purpose
Vince is the inspector in charge of their local police station. The police station building is in direct need of
repairs, but hasn't received any grants from the government for years. One day, a typhoon hits a nearby
area that damages most of the houses and shops. Although Vince's police station gets partially damaged,
most of the structure remains intact. Due to the incident, the government will send a disaster assessment
team to ascertain the level of damage and will provide relief money for the affected areas. The Deputy
Superintendent Mr. Simon, orders Vince and says: "Hire some laborers and destroy the remaining
structure of the police station building. When the disaster assessment team comes, tell them that the
building collapsed because of the typhoon, and ask them to give priority in funding the rehabilitation of
our police station. After all, it is one of the most important public offices in town."
Vince wants to do the right thing and disobey his boss but at the back of his mind, he also considers that
his boss is right and the end result will be beneficial for the police station.
Requirement: lIdentify the disparity between belief and behavior in Vince's situation.
Transcribed Image Text:SCENARIO 1: Holding Charity Auctions in the Office Angela, the bank employee, approaches Justin, the bank manager and says: “My daughter is seeking treatment for heart disease and I don't have a health insurance policy. My salary is insufficient to meet the medical expenses. Over the years, I've been collecting autographed albums of various artists. I would like to seek for your permission to hold a charity auction in the office. I will also send fliers to the clients of our bank. Everyone is welcome to bid for these albums, so I can raise money for the medical treatment of my child." Three (3) other bank employees, Roland, Joven, and Janeth, overheard this conversation. They empathize to Angela's situation and they convinced Justin to give his permission to Angela's proposal. Requirement: Based on the given scenario, explain the most appropriate ethical decision model that can be applied to Angela's situation. SCENARIO 2: Misleading for Good Purpose Vince is the inspector in charge of their local police station. The police station building is in direct need of repairs, but hasn't received any grants from the government for years. One day, a typhoon hits a nearby area that damages most of the houses and shops. Although Vince's police station gets partially damaged, most of the structure remains intact. Due to the incident, the government will send a disaster assessment team to ascertain the level of damage and will provide relief money for the affected areas. The Deputy Superintendent Mr. Simon, orders Vince and says: "Hire some laborers and destroy the remaining structure of the police station building. When the disaster assessment team comes, tell them that the building collapsed because of the typhoon, and ask them to give priority in funding the rehabilitation of our police station. After all, it is one of the most important public offices in town." Vince wants to do the right thing and disobey his boss but at the back of his mind, he also considers that his boss is right and the end result will be beneficial for the police station. Requirement: lIdentify the disparity between belief and behavior in Vince's situation.
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