Now if Luke were to tell Owen the confidential information then he will sell his house and accept the offer. This situation has Luke looking over personal issues between being truthful to his employer and being supportive to his brother. “Personal ethics are principles that a person lives in order to uphold his/her morals.” (GENB 4350 Online Lecture, Ethical Reasoning 1). Luke’s personal ethics are being tested because he has to decide on staying dedicated and honest with ABC or to tell his brother about the decrease in market valve. The reason why this situation should be an ethical issue is because Luke can lose trust from his employer just to help out his brother on a financial decision.
ETHICAL LENSES AND ANAYLSIS
Luke can use two theories that can help him with his situation between his job and his brother. Those theories are Utilitarianism and Universal ethics (Categorical Imperative). The Utilitarianism theory is defined to “ask which option does more good than harm to stakeholders.” (GENB 4350, Online Lecture, Ethical Reasoning 1). The Universal ethics (Categorical Imperative) theory is defined as “an action is ethical if it should be a universal law that everyone should follow all the time.” (GENB 4350 Online Lecture, Ethical Reasoning 1). …show more content…
(GENB 4350 Online Lecture, Ethical Reasoning 1). If Luke were to follow the Universal Ethics theory, he must lead others by an excellent example. He could work on the company’s project, but he would be lying to himself if he were to tell his brother about the decreasing of market value in the neighborhood. The ethical dilemma in Luke’s situation is trying to keep the company’s information to himself and not tell his brother. It may feel wrong for Luke not to tell Owen, but he also has to look out for himself. Luke should make the best decision that would allow everyone to understand and follow his