Use the ethical decision-making model below or another that you know of to discuss ONE (1) of

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Use the ethical decision-making model below or another that you know of to discuss ONE (1) of the following ethical dilemmas:

Our business is involved in a potential sale, which is being reported in trade publications. Only a few of the management team are aware of the details, but the rumour mill within the firm has started. As a leader, how can you best handle my employees' questions about the future and their concerns for job security when you are bound by confidentiality?

Extract from Payne, C. Caught in a tug of war. The Australian Financial Review. Mar 13, 2020.

An ethical decision making framework using Utilitarian and Rights Theories

• Identify the ethical issue(s).

• Determine the affected parties and identify their rights. .

-Determine the most important rights.

. Develop alternative courses of action.

Determine the likely consequences of each proposed course of action.

• Assess possible consequences including an estimation of the greatest good for the greatest number. . Determine whether the rights framework would cause any action to be eliminated.

• Decide on an appropriate course of action.