Connections to Real life
Who would benefit on the act of Paternalism?
You
Should parents monitor their teenage child social media? Would it be morally right or should the parent respect their teenage child privacy?
No, only if my child ask me to or accepts my follower request.
A nurse caring for an elderly patient in a long-term care facility faces a dilemma. The patient’s family wants to withhold information about the patient’s terminal illness, fearing it might cause emotional distress. The nurse must balance respecting the family’s wishes with the patient’s right to know their diagnosis. Which Lens is this?
Rights and Responsibility Lens
Because Monty wasn't around when the rules were made does that mean he should go based on his own personal beliefs and not follow the rules?
No. he should respect the boundaries that were made.
When Ned brings John home to protect him from certain death, even though he doesn’t reveal the secret to his wife, Catelyn, does that make it justified?
No his actions were not justifiable. You should always be honest even if it makes you uncomfortable.
Is it ethical for someone to abruptly stop communicating to their partner if it means that they now have a peace of mind?
No, ethically you should respect your partner enough to inform them that you need space.
A CEO of a multinational corporation must decide whether to outsource production to a country with lax environmental regulations. The responsibility lens prompts the CEO to consider the impact on local communities, workers, and the environment. Upholding social responsibility means making decisions that benefit all stakeholders, not just shareholders. Which Lens is this?
Rights and responsibility Lens
You have to evaluate a employee who is not meeting monthly metrics. However, this employee is interviewing for a promotion. Do you give your honest opinion on the evaluation and risk the employee not being eligible for the promotion or do you give positive feedback instead so they can interview for the promotion?
Give my honest feedback even if it means the employee might not receive a promotion
Imagine a situation where you witness a coworker stealing office supplies. Kantian ethics would require you to tell the truth about what you saw, even if it means reporting your coworker to your manager. If Kant emphasizes the importance of honesty. Should you report your co worker or do you walk away and pretend you didn't see anything?
Report to your manager.
John is short this week for sales. His boss told him he had until Friday to make a sale, or he may be fired. Today is Friday, and John still needs to make a sale. Sara walks in looking for a used 2022 Toyota Corolla. She only wants one in black. At John's car dealership, there is only one left. However, it has some issues. Should John be honest with Sara and risk losing out on the sale, or should John sell her the car and not lose his job?
John should tell Sara about the car issues and leave it up to her to buy the car or not.
Result lens
Consider a mother who steals money from others to pay for her son’s medical treatment. While her intentions are driven by love and parental responsibilities. Would Kantian consider her reasoning justifiable ?
Kantian ethics still views stealing as morally inappropriate.
Does Kantian support whistleblowers?
Kantian ethics supports such actions because they align with the duty to promote transparency, justice, and the greater good. Whistleblowers prioritize moral principles over self-interest
David has meeting with Senior Executives. He has been called to present on his beliefs on the new goal structure for the organization. However, in order for him to do so he must selectively present data that supports his decision. Is this ethical?
No. Because David is not being completely honest.
You decide to be transparent about the breach, notifying affected customers promptly. You offer compensation, credit monitoring services, and take immediate steps to enhance cybersecurity. While this approach may damage short-term reputation, it demonstrates integrity and responsibility. Which lens is this?
Reputation Lens
Now imagine the same situation. Now this time the coworker who is stealing the office supplies is your friend. Even if it means that she would get fired. If Kant emphasizes the importance of honesty. Should you report your or do you walk away and pretend you didn't see anything?
Report my friend
Suppose you promised a friend that you would help them move to a new apartment. Even if you feel tired or have other commitments. Using Kantianism, what should you do?
Kantian ethics would dictate that you fulfill your promise
Kaitlyn's sister and the sister's boyfriend were in a car crash. The sister is in a coma, and the boyfriend did not make it. A few days later, Kaitlyn's sister wakes up and asks about her boyfriend. Is it ethical for Kaitlyn to withhold information from her sister, or should she tell her sister the truth even if it causes her emotional distress?
Kaitlyn should tell her sister the truth because her sister asked.
Recognizing that both Alex and Taylor have strong personalities, you choose to provide individual coaching. You meet with each of them separately, helping them explore their communication styles, triggers, and underlying motivations. By understanding themselves better, they can navigate conflicts more effectively. Which lens is this?
Relationship Lens
You have to evaluate an employee who is not meeting monthly metrics. However, this time, this employee is interviewing for a promotion and is your friend. Do you give your honest opinion on the evaluation and risk the employee not being eligible for the promotion, or do you give positive feedback instead so they can interview for the promotion?
Still give my honest feedback even if it means my friend won't be eligible for a promotion.