What would be the next step, if the contractor was to apply the ethical

decision making framework to this scenario?

A contractor needs to fire an applicator, due to losing a bid on a significant

project. The contractor is trying to decide who to fire between Kate and Jose.

Kate is a better worker overall. She is more efficient, achieves better results,

takes care of the equipment, and always arrive on time. Jose is an adequate

worker but doesn't perform as well as Kate. Unfortunately, Jose is the

contractor's nephew. The contractor hired Jose at his sister's request, and this

job has really helped him turn his life around and stop making poor choices.

Consider the alternatives in order to develop potential

solutions.

Apply ethical principles to each of the solutions.

Reflect on the outcome of his decision.

Decide on which solution to implement.