The ethical approach Mr. Bowlsby is making is the utilitarian approach. The utilitarian approach focuses on the consequences of an action. Mr. Bowlsby believes it would be unfair to compensate only the basketball and football players because those sports are the only ones who have an adoring audience compared to the other sports. They legally and morally have an obligation to treat all athletic students equally. Although others may see the outcome differently Mr. Bowlsby is looking at the greatest good. The consequences of providing compensation are greater than the consequences of not providing compensation to the athletes.
The ethical approach the NCAA is making is the justice approach. The reason that I believe they are making the justice
The ethical approach the NCAA is making is the justice approach. The reason that I believe they are making the justice