SYSTEMS AND DECISION MAKING MODULE

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Precious Diamond Gems [case study]

A Merchant wanted to purchase a gorgeous camel in the market and after spotting one began to settle for it with the seller. There was a long bargain between the merchant and the camel seller and finally the merchant bought the camel and took it home.

On reaching home, the merchant called his servant to take his servant to take out the camels kajave (saddle). Under the kajave, the servant found a small velvet bag which upon opening revealed him to be full of precious diamond gems. The servant shouted, Boss, you bought a camel, but look what came with it for free. The Merchant was also surprised, he saw diamonds in his servants hands which were shining and twinkling even more in the sunlight. The merchant said: I have bought a camel and not the diamonds, l shouted return it immediately. The servant was thinking in his mind, how stupid my boss is. He said Nobody will know who the owner is. However, the merchant did not listen to him and immediately reached the market and returned the velvet bag to the shopkeeper. The camel seller was very happy, said, I had forgotten that l had hidden my precious stones under the kajave. Now you choose any diamond as a reward.

1. If you were the Merchant what where you going to do. Justify the reason of taking that option and rejecting other options
2. Not returning the diamonds since l had not stolen them and take them all
3. Not returning the diamonds and give one to the servant since he was honest enough to tell me about the diamonds and show me the diamonds
4. Accept the offer by the camel seller
5. Return the diamonds and refusing the offer to remain with my honest and self-respect
6. Return the diamonds and accept the offer to choose any diamond as a reward.

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