For this discussion, I would like for you to apply the ethical decision making process to a current issue in business listed below. First, familiarize yourself with the decision making process as explained in Cavanagh Pg. 96. Next, read the issue below and apply the ethical decision making process (using your personal assessment) to the issue. During your argument, be sure to address the four ethical norms (Rights and Duties, Justice, Utilitarianism, and Caring). After you have presented your position on one of the topics, please utilize your subsequent posts to counter other positions. When you are countering another student's argument, please frame your counterargument in terms of the four ethical norms. This exercise helps you to learn and practice how to formulate a position and argue (defend) that position in a systematic fashion. Here is the topic to apply your ethical arguments... Hiring the Beautiful Ones Hopefully, you find this interesting. Title Vil of the Civil Rights Act defines protected classes that may not be discriminated against. That's the law. But there is no law against discriminating between beautiful and non-beautiful people. A cursory glance at major advertising campaigns will show that most people depicted in advertising "look" a certain way. Perhaps a non- issue. However, consider that employment opportunities for individuals in modeling and product representation are limited to people with the "look". In addition, some companies, such as Abercrombie and Fitch, go so far as to only hire "beautiful people" as their sales store representatives, which they call "models". Non-beautiful people need not apply. In fact, I've been told that A&F doesn't even accept "walk-in" applications. In order to be a sales clerk/model at A&F, you have to be approached and invited. This anecdotal evidence comes from previous A&F employees. In addition, note that height, weight, hair color and style, and other personal characteristics are NOT protected by Title VII. For example, people considered "overweight" face a multitude of stigmas, stereotypes, and possible maltreatment in organizations. [Weight Bias] Use the ethical decision making process to argue your stance on the habit of hiring only people who "look" a certain way
