Leadership Interactive eBook: Theory and Practice
Leadership Interactive eBook: Theory and Practice
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781544325200
Author: Peter G. Northouse
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
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Chapter 13, Problem 13.1.1CS
Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Dr. Angi Dirks, the chair of the state university’s psychological department who has received a grant for research work is faced with the decision of which teaching assistant she should fund as her research assistant.

Characters in the case:

Dr. Angi Dirks

Roberto

Michelle

Carson

Analisa

Adequate information:

The background details to the decision that has to be made by Dr. Angi Dirks on whom to hire as her research assistant, and the qualifications of all available teaching assistants.

To determine:

Which option is the most ethical.

Expert Solution & Answer
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Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The background details to the decision that has to be made by Dr. Angi Dirks on whom to hire as her research assistant, and the complications on whether or not to hire Analisa.

In order to select which teaching assistant to recruit for her research, Dr. Anji must take into consideration only the qualifications of each individual. It is not ethical to consider personal characteristics and events in making the decision. In addition, the top two candidates in Anji’s opinion were mentioned as Roberto and Michelle, thereby making it ethical for her to hire one of them.

Conclusion

It would be most ethical to select either Roberto or Michelle.

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