In another example of ethics involves a data breech at Red Corp. The customer data was hacked at Red Corp and published online along with the customer data of their largest competitor, …show more content…
Therefore, there are three different aspects that can be contributed to the challenge: first, take position on the criticism of the social market economy; second, prove responsibility of the enterprise; and third, competence in organization and argumentation in relation to conditions.
On the grounds of the Golden Rule being applied to the Red Corp and Blue Corp data situation, certain sacrifices are necessary and must be made on an ongoing basis. However, it is imperative that both corporate leadership reformulate these sacrifices as investments (Suchanek, 2008). Thus, meaning that through morality comes to fruition as an investment because the benefits offer mutual betterment of everyone involved, perceived as gains. The Golden Rule would then be viewed as an investment in social cooperation for mutual advantage without rejecting the claim of morality (Suchanek, 2008).
Thence, Red Corp has an ethical responsibility to notify Blue Corp of the customer data hack and work together as a team to secure the data of both corporations. In exchange, both corporations will have gained a working partnership that has established integrity, credibility, and reputation as leadership ensures that the Golden Rule is used in their interactions with others. Moreover, this ethical concept could improve the customer experience, and lead to a more satisfying work …show more content…
The Brass Rule is stated, do unto others as they do unto you (Sagan, 2011). This rule responds with force in same likeness, and therefore rebalances the scales of justice. If the Golden Rule approach does not help Blue Corp in resolving the customer database situation, then the corporation must act in a way to protect itself from Red Corp and other external entities who want to harm them. Thus, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth doctrine (Sagan, 2011). This means Blue Corp may also use Red Corp’s customer data, or have a smear campaign against Red Corp.
However, this type of justice could lead to more deceitful response from Blue Corp such as stealing top talent, taking Red Corp trade secrets, undermining Red Corp’s reputation or products. Thus, the Brass Rule response could cloud Red Corp’s justification for Blue Corp’s actions. The retribution of justice may be perceived as unprovoked, or an additional, aggressive act. This action is based on perceived balances that lead to an exchange of justice, therefore, resulting in ongoing actions of justice with no end in