iSeeit! Video Case: Ethical Decision$-$Making Tree

In today$$s day and age ethics should be a universal consideration for many different types of workplace dilemmas. You may be surprised at how many decisions are made on a daily basis that involve some sort of ethical component. In order to better understand how ethical decision making works, you can utilize an ethical decision$-$making tree, which branches based on questions affiliated with a particular challenge.

After reviewing the animated video on the ethical decision$-$making tree, please respond to the following questions.

Click the $$ button to watch the video. Then, answer the questions that follow.

Henry is proposing to change the manufacturing process at his organization$$s cement production plant in order to reduce carbon emissions. This change will cause additional expenses for the organization but will make the plant more environmentally friendly. Which of the following questions is Henry analyzing?

Multiple Choice

Would it be ethical to take the action?

Is the proposed action legal?

Would the employee support the action?

Does the proposed action maximize shareholder value?

Would it be ethical not to take action?