Case: Claudia and Jiyon are best friends. They were childhood pals. Given Claudia's lack of a paternal figure and her mother's illness, the pressure of meeting their demands took its toll on her mental health, resulting in depression. Jiyon is currently employed as an inventory manager, and he referred Claudia to the business/company where he works. Claudia was hired as a chef. Because of Claudia's despair and financial situation, such incidents have contributed to her Kleptomania diagnosis. Claudia began stealing little objects from their office, such as silverware. It would later evolve into more valuable items, such as money. Jiyon realized Claudia was the culprit after witnessing Claudia in the process of stealing money from the business's funds. Jiyon understands the circumstances around Claudia's behavior, but he is torn about whether he should remain silent about the matter. Given that he is Claudia's closest friend, he is supposed to provide her with the support she deserves. QUESTION: Applying the ethical theory of Act Utilitarianism, what do you think Jiyon should do in the situation? Jiyon will not tell anyone what he observed and knows about Claudia in order to protect Claudia's reputation. Jiyon will tell his boss everything and disclose Claudia's medical condition (breach of confidentiality) because the action will generate other related pleasures- that is, the action will lead to greater utility in the workplace. Jiyon will assist Claudia in packing her belongings, and they will leave the office without intending to return. Jiyon will decide to end their friendship since it is the best option and would bring them mutual benefits. None of the above

Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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Case: Claudia and Jiyon are best friends. They were childhood pals. Given Claudia's lack of a paternal figure and her mother's illness, the pressure of meeting their demands took its toll on her mental health, resulting in depression. Jiyon is currently employed as an inventory manager, and he referred Claudia to the business/company where he works. Claudia was hired as a chef. Because of Claudia's despair and financial situation, such incidents have contributed to her Kleptomania diagnosis. Claudia began stealing little objects from their office, such as silverware. It would later evolve into more valuable items, such as money. Jiyon realized Claudia was the culprit after witnessing Claudia in the process of stealing money from the business's funds. Jiyon understands the circumstances around Claudia's behavior, but he is torn about whether he should remain silent about the matter. Given that he is Claudia's closest friend, he is supposed to provide her with the support she deserves.

QUESTION: Applying the ethical theory of Act Utilitarianism, what do you think Jiyon should do in the situation?

Jiyon will not tell anyone what he observed and knows about Claudia in order to protect Claudia's reputation.

Jiyon will tell his boss everything and disclose Claudia's medical condition (breach of confidentiality) because the action will generate other related pleasures- that is, the action will lead to greater utility in the workplace.

Jiyon will assist Claudia in packing her belongings, and they will leave the office without intending to return.

Jiyon will decide to end their friendship since it is the best option and would bring them mutual benefits.

None of the above

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