Kotchian’s Moral Dilemma Carl Kotchian, President of Lockheed Aircraft Corp., was put in a under of series of circumstances which consequently decided the success of his company. When the times seemed dire, Kotchian initially did what any other leader of a business would do, look to cut costs and reduce product failures. However, when this was not enough, Kotchian explored the negotiation of a contract with All Nippon Airlines, Japan’s leading airlines for. Little did Kotchian know, negotiation was much performed much differently in Japan than in the United States, therefore, Marubeni was hired as a representative of Lockheed to manage relations with the Prime Minister ‘s …show more content…
Those who inflicted the most damage had to be the Japanese official’s whose demands for bribes were perpetuated by Kotchian’s inability to deny their requests. By agreeing to pay the bribes, he was reinforcing their corrupted tendencies. Had he been combative of this injustice, Japanese’s tende may have been changed for future businessmen. Although the Japanese were harmed from a moral standpoint, they were not totally harmed by this transaction. Marubeni, for instance, was protected by Kotchian’s decisions. The unforeseen consequence of Kotchian neglecting the final payment would have resulted in a destroyed reputation. Not to mention, the inevitable destruction of his company. Furthermore, the middleman between Kotchian and Marubeni would have been in a conflict had he not correctly conveyed the appropriate demands of the Prime Minister. Thus, we begin to see that through the Utilitarian perspective, that the CEO’s actions were deemed morally permissible for many more than just Lockheed and Kotchian himself. From what has been previously discussed, there has not been a clear distinction of where utility was maximized in this situation. However, when the employees of Lockheed and its suppliers are taken into consideration, the pendulum swings directly in favor of Kotchian. Had he not participated in the bribes, first a deal would likely not have occurred, resulting in the financial crisis that would permanently cripple Lockheed.
His dignity was trampled when the Japanese mistreated him and his health has deteriorated to the point whereby he nearly died at the age of 21 while working for the Japanese (Venables 2007, p. 42). These were mentioned in order to gain the sympathy from the readers through the cruelty and heartless characteristics of the Japanese. At the same time, a psychological barrier made of anger was formed towards the Japanese so that Australian would stand on his side and disapprove of the agreement.
Milton Manufacturing Company is a closely-held company has been in business since 1999 when its President Irv Milton first opened the business with its primary operations in Long Island City, New York and factory branches and warehouses in surrounding areas. The business had increased revenue over its first ten years of business from $500,000 in its first year to $5 million in 2008.
The author provides us with an intriguing account of Japan “sealed off” and express of Commander Perry’s forceful handling of his undertaking, had far negative effect for Japan-and the United States political, commercial and foreign relationship.
Legally, the Goodrich accepted the contract by the air force which required that Goodrich submit reports as to if failure was or was not evidence on the qualifying tests set forward by the air force. Although, the case facts indicates that the Goodrich did submit those reports but lied on them. So by not following the contract, Goodrich committed illegal act although it could have done other way.
Analyzing this case with ethical theories of Utilitarianism, Deontology and Virtue theory will determine Target's actions as ethical or not. These three ethical theories are described as Utilitarianism is making everyone happy, Deontology is making rational decisions, and Virtue is analyzed on courage, honesty, self-control and fairness (Chonko, n.d.) . Target’s letter to the vendors was unethical in many ways.
I stare eerily at the horizon in front of me, as the boat lurches back and fourth across the sea sickening waves. Struggling to stand up, I finally give in, and sit down amongst my fellow comrades, The Queen’s Royal Lancers. Outranking the rest of my men entitled me to stay with the Japanese officers, our captors, but I refused to leave my men. Three weeks ago while running a simple scouting mission on a naval supply depot the Japanese possessed, my second in command Jack Merridew decided to trade sides, and dessert our scouting party. He willingly gave up the rest of us in exchange for money, and for the status of an officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy. Now the dastardly traitor wines, and dines with the Japanese as the rest of us are
In addition, the grandmother’s use of gender roles is unsuccessful when trying to persuade the Misfit because the Misfit is vengeful person who is taking retaliation for the injustice he experienced. She places too much trust into the Misfit believing that he “won’t shoot a lady, would you?” (7) because of the men’s gender roles: men are taught not to harm a lady. However, the grandmother disregards the injustice the Misfit experienced which is the reason for her lack of logic when using gender roles as an argument. It is highly possible the Misfit is killing others so they can experience the unfairness he experienced. By conducting these misdemeanors such as murdering a family, he feels compensation for the iniquitousness the American justice
The health care colleague interviewed, Faith McClure, has about thirty three years experience in the field. She was the Medical/Surgical Director at my facility, and currently a case manager in my office. This is to emphasize her experience and expertise in the medical field. She obviously had strong feelings about pharmaceutical marketing and was happy to contribute.
In Jordan Stanger-Ross’s article, “Telling A Difficult Past: Kishizo Kimura’s Memoir of Entanglement in Racist Policy”, the reader is introduced to the treatment of Japanese Canadians during World War II, by observing the memoir of Japanese Canadian, Kishizo Kimura. The article investigates the process and reasoning behind the liquidation of Japanese Canadian’s property. The article also explains Kimura’s role on the liquidation committee and his assistance in the Fishing Vessel Disposal Committee. During World War II, the Japanese Canadians were treated unjustly in numerous ways when the government took away their belongings and rights, blamed them for things that were not their fault, and sent them away to internment camps. Throughout the 1940’s, Japanese Canadians were uprooted from their homes, were under state surveillance, dispersed from British Columbia, and some were even deported from Canada.
As Friedman has argued, the role of business is to make money and a cost benefit analysis is a very useful tool in figuring out how to do so. When it comes to morals, however, cost-benefit analysis is much less useful unless one believes in utilitarianism. For other understanding of morality, a person should not be asking “what do I gain and lose” when trying to figure out what to do. People should be asking “what’s the right thing to do”. Cost-benefit analysis can’t really help with that. An examination of the Ford Pinto Case, the cost-benefit analysis, will help raise the awareness and understanding of the diminishing value of ethics in the business world. When Ford conducted the cost-benefit analysis, it analyzed what the potential benefit would be if they fixed every Pinto by installing the baffle piece. The result produced from the cost-benefit analysis may be interpreted to say that it would have cost Ford $137 million to fix the Pintos by installing the baffle piece when it would have cost $49.5 million to leave the cars alone and deal with the expenses of injuries and deaths from the crashes. Ford decided that, because it would be cheaper, it would not install the baffle piece. According to De George, Ford did not tell the consumer that the car was not as safe as others, nor did it inform consumers that they had the option of purchasing the baffle piece (De George, 1995). In Ford contention is that these decision are moral ones, and that cost-benefit analysis is
I feel it is a person’s choice and it is different than suicide. It has to be well thought out and talked about with a team of people involved including physicians, psychologists, and family. I also think it is based more on
Dear Leo, -I had a conversation with my case manager Ms., Mila from WSIB she told me that I needed to go to a specialty clinic to get a new diagnosis on my soft tissue injuries because you sent her such referral for me nonetheless I was never informed by you nor you discussed such referral with me in my first visit to the physiotherapy clinic where we met and you completed form 8 for WSIB conversely Dr. Daniels as a family physician with high ethical standards with his professional practice got very concerned that I might had internal bleeding when my co-worker took me after picking me from the stairs injured and upon my request he drove me to his walking clinic where my co-worker narrated to Dr. Daniels as a witness my accident Dr. Daniels
People from all walks of life face many ethical dilemmas. These dilemmas have consequences. Our worldview determines how we deal with these dilemmas, and guides us to the right decisions. In this essay, I will examine an ethical issues through my Christian worldview. I will also present other viewpoints, and compare them to mine.
Ethics can be dangerous to your career. The danger may come not from your own ethics but from the ethics of people around you and the organization of which you are a part. Employees have various moral decisions to make. Many of these decisions should be made on the basis of our moral obligations, but sometimes the morally preferable action could require courage and be performed beyond the call of duty. One defense against involvement in wrongdoing is vocalizing when there are unethical practices being made. While being prepared for organizational challenges that will inevitably test your personal values, moral beliefs, and commitment may be doing the right thing, is it ethical when one’s job is on the line?
Everyday we are tested as individuals to make the right choice. How we view ourselves as individuals and how others view us are directly correlated to our moral decision-making. But morals are somewhat misleading. What might be a wrong decision for one person might be a solution to another. So how do we define morals? Do we follow Gods’ moral rules because to do so would increase out likelihood of obtaining salvation in the afterlife? Or is it simpler than that. Is God going to deny our entrance into heaven because we have run a stop sign here and there? No. I believe our moral values are much simpler than that. I believe that our moral decision-making comes from our upbringing of what is right or wrong. Our parents and