Representing Jon Doe is Casey Mason who during his trial is faced with a situation that puts his personal and professional ethics to the test. Lawyers are expected to apply their legal knowledge to resolve individual problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to carry out legal services. When individual clients, or businesses hire lawyers, they do so under the impression that the lawyer will work in the best interest of his client and the case will result in the most favorable outcome. Lawyers must depend on their judgment when making decisions in the interest of their clients. They are expected to act ethically, holding themselves accountable. Mason can decide to pay the bribe to the judge to ensure his win, or decline
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Duty-based ethics is centered around the responsibilities of the corporation and can often be found outlined in a corporation’s core standards and policies. Ethical principles developed with religious context are absolute, think the 10 commandments. They can create a unifying workplace, but in certain situations, particularly those addressing social or political happenings you will often find negative feedback and acts of protest. Principles of rights, sometimes referred to as the “right theory” is the idea that the key factor in determining that a decision is ethical is based on how it is going to affect the rights of others. Lastly, Kantian principles are derived from a philosophical belief stating that humans are equipped with their own moral integrity and the ability to reason and carry out their actions rationally, and businesses would operate in a way that ensures their employees feel safe and valued in their fields. “Employees who feel empowered to share their thoughts, opinions, and solutions to problems are happier and more productive. (pg. 95)” Under Outcome-based ethics another philosophical theory that is considered when defining ethics is utilitarianism; the greatest good for the greatest number of …show more content…
Following the five steps of the Business Process Pragmatism. The first step is understanding what the specific problem is, collecting the facts and understanding what parties are involved. The problem here is deciding whether to accept the offer and pay the bribe. The facts are outlined in the case file and Mason knows what is at stake for his client and the company, ACME. This is then followed by Discussion which then leads to the decision itself, step three. Once Mason understands all parts of the problem and has weighed all possible outcomes it is time for him to make an ethical decision. In this case after weighing his options Mason will decide not to bribe the judge. Mason would then justify his choice and then when the verdict is handed down, because the decision has now been put into action Mason will further evaluate the effects of his
Duty-based ethics is centered around the responsibilities of the corporation and can often be found outlined in a corporation’s core standards and policies. Ethical principles developed with religious context are absolute, think the 10 commandments. They can create a unifying workplace, but in certain situations, particularly those addressing social or political happenings you will often find negative feedback and acts of protest. Principles of rights, sometimes referred to as the “right theory” is the idea that the key factor in determining that a decision is ethical is based on how it is going to affect the rights of others. Lastly, Kantian principles are derived from a philosophical belief stating that humans are equipped with their own moral integrity and the ability to reason and carry out their actions rationally, and businesses would operate in a way that ensures their employees feel safe and valued in their fields. “Employees who feel empowered to share their thoughts, opinions, and solutions to problems are happier and more productive. (pg. 95)” Under Outcome-based ethics another philosophical theory that is considered when defining ethics is utilitarianism; the greatest good for the greatest number of …show more content…
Following the five steps of the Business Process Pragmatism. The first step is understanding what the specific problem is, collecting the facts and understanding what parties are involved. The problem here is deciding whether to accept the offer and pay the bribe. The facts are outlined in the case file and Mason knows what is at stake for his client and the company, ACME. This is then followed by Discussion which then leads to the decision itself, step three. Once Mason understands all parts of the problem and has weighed all possible outcomes it is time for him to make an ethical decision. In this case after weighing his options Mason will decide not to bribe the judge. Mason would then justify his choice and then when the verdict is handed down, because the decision has now been put into action Mason will further evaluate the effects of his