BE-assignment

1、Business Ethics (1)Name: Chen Ke (John)Number: 1430006006Major: AcctSubject code: GCVM1023E-mail: .hkBeijing Normal University Hong Kong Baptist UniversityUnited International CollegeMarch 2016推荐精选Facts:This actually happened to me when I (John) was a senior high school student

2、. John had a good female friend who is my deskmate (Lily). John got along well with Lily from the beginning meanwhile John always shared many interesting things such as joke, snack and movies with her. Similarly, when John would be late or did not finish his homework, Lily usually helped John before

3、 teacher (Jessie) checking up. They had pure friendship but Jessie at that time suspected they were couples. With the final exam coming Jessie took care of every students learning situation especially whether had phenomena of felling in love in class. John was not a good student in Jessies eyes so h

4、e become a key suspect. One day Jessie call John to her office. She asked John many questions about his and his deskmate Lily. Later John tried to clarify their pure friendship many times however, Jessie confidently and obstinately thought they were couples. Meanwhile Jessie given John two chooses t

5、hat one is if John admit it, he just will write a guarantee and exchange seats. Two is If John deny it, she will call John and Lilys parents to school and get warning. After going out of office John was entangled and did not said it to anyone. A few days later John admit that they were couples final

6、ly accepted the punishment.Stake Holders: Teacher JessieMe JohnLaura Nash Model 1. Define problem: The problem is that John want to avoid more serious problems and get less punishment unless John admit that they are couples, in which case they are pure friendship, but teacher Jessie does not believe

7、 if John hold his point he will not only get serious punishment but also involve his deskmate Lily (Called parents is very lose face and embarrassed in School)推荐精选2. Define problem for the other stakeholder in this eventThe other stakeholder is teacher Jessie.For the teacher Jessie she wants everyon

8、e to get good grades in final exam especially some student likes John who does not work hard and improve class learn atmosphere. Therefore, Jessies problem is whether need to educate John in order to help he study and improve class learn atmosphere.3. How did this situation arise?Through these three

9、 factors such as familiarity with Lily, final exam and not study hard these provide opportunities to created the situation, the conflict arose when John tried to clarify their pure friendship many times but Jessie does not believe it.4. Who do teacher Jessie and John owe their loyalty? Loyalty can h

10、ave several meanings.As the teacher Jessie has different loyalties. She owes loyalty to her employee (School) to educate student and be a good employee. Meanwhile she not only owes loyalty to society to spread knowledge but also educates student how to be a person who is respect the old and so on. F

11、inally, she owes loyalty to students parents to take care of his children in school. As an employee of the school, she has the authority and power to spread knowledge and educate student that what should to do.As the student John own loyalty to his own identity and code of ethics. Because John shoul

12、d study hard in school it is students responsibility. Meanwhile, he should be respect to his teacher. It is a traditional rule in China.5. What is John and Jessies intention?John wants to decrease his punishment and avoids involving my classmate in this things. So he chooses to admit that they are c

13、ouples.Jessie wants to improve class learn atmosphere and does her duty to educate student. So she calls John to office to talk.推荐精选6. How does this intention compare to the results?John chooses to admit that they are couples it is also decrease his punishments and avoid his deskmate Lily calling he

14、r parents however, for one hand, John is not honest because John cheats his own heart and lies to Lily. For another hand, in the future she may suffer many disadvantage attitudes of classmates. Finally, they dont own a good friendship again as before. Actually, John should communicate with Lily then

15、 they together to solve problems.Through Jessie educating, John may get good grades in final exam and improve class learn atmosphere. Other possible results are John still does not study hard and has anger between John and Jessie.7. Whom could your decision injure?Johns decision injures his classmat

16、e Lilys reputation. Lily will not only suffer many disadvantage attitudes of classmates but also can not get Innocence from teacher.Teacher Jessies decision clearly injures John. Whatever John chooses any decision either John will tell a lie, affecting Lily reputation and breaking their friendship o

17、r John and Lily will suffer big punishments.8. Can you discuss with other parties first?John are not able to discuss the issue with his deskmate LilyHowever, John has already attempted to clarify their pure many times with his teacher Jessie, but teacher doesnt believe because she thinks some behavi

18、ors, more intimate and over normal standard, is influencing classs study atmosphere.9. Are you confident your position will hold over a long period?Because of less punishments John chooses to admit that they are couples. John ignores result such as Lilys reputation and friendship with Lily. John fro

19、m short-term avoids many problems and more serious punishments. John would not be confident to do this decision.推荐精选Teacher maybe confident to do this decision because through this issue about John and Lily, it is a good example to remind student should not be allowed to fall in love in school.10. A

20、re teacher Jessie and John embarrassed by their actions?The John will be embarrassed by his actions because he hurts his deskmate Lilys reputation meanwhile because of Johns choice he not only loses trust in Lily but also loses good and pure friendship between he and Lily. Whats more, more people th

21、ink student should put study in first seat rather than other things.The teacher Jessie may be not embarrassed by her action because she as a teacher perform her responsibility that make a good environment about study meanwhile avoid phenomenon about love. Meanwhile, In the eyes of society, teacher i

22、s a person of authority and people think teacher will always do many things right.11. What is the symbolism of the stakeholders actions?The symbolism for John is that it is acceptable to admit that they are couples. Based on Utilitarianism John does not want to involve more people such as deskmate L

23、ily, his parents and Lilys parents. For teacher give Johns two choice. It makes John face an Ethical Dilemma which is a situation involves a conflict between a set of choices. We all know what is right and wrong but sometimes a choice is between doing what is right and what is wrong. In this case Jo

24、hn chose admit he does not persuade Jessie to trust him (Leaving an equally right choice undone.) therefore, he has to contradict a personal ethical principle in making that choice. The symbolism for Jessie according to Universal Ethics and Ends-based the Jessie's starting point and result is go

25、od for John and classmates. Meanwhile through Virtue Ethics as popular saying goes in China prevention is better than cure, teacher Jessie is looking forward to eradicating bad atmosphere.推荐精选12. What ethical frameworks are the stakeholders using to make decisions?John was wrong to admit that they a

26、re couples. From a Universal Ethics point of view people can make the best decision that John should be honest and follow you heart to tell teacher that they are just pure friendship. From a Virtue Ethics point of view people they think honest is very important in the day so John should say truth to

27、 correct teachers mistakes.Teacher was wrong to give John choices. From The GOLDE RULE which says that you should treat others as you want to be treated and in this case, If Jessie were John she would also similarly face an Ethical Dilemma when Jessie does not to clarify her Innocence. Conclusion:Of

28、ten there is no right or wrong answer to an ethical decision. However, in this case I think John made the wrong decision. According to Short term versus long term John just considers short term interest and wants to decrease punishment. If he chooses to deny it he will gain a long term advantage alt

29、hough he will involve his parents and Lilys parents.Teacher Jessie made the wrong decision she shouldn't be prejudice to John because he is not a good student. She should treat each student fairly and equally, because it can help all the students forming good habit and building a teacher's dignity. Finally, people in every age should rely on truth.推荐精选Reference1. Andrew W. G