ACS Professionalism, Ethics and Governance Assignment

ACS Professionalism, Ethics
and Governance

ACS Assignment Cover Sheet
Subject Name: Professional Environments (Module 1 – Assignment
1)
Assignment
Name/Number:
Assignment 1 – Professionalism, Ethics and
Governance
Date of
Submission:
Case Study
Name/No. Resolving ethical dilemma / Ming4A
Participant
Name: Surya Perakalapudi
ACS Member
Number: 4226911
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Section 1 – The White Framework
Student Instructions:
Fill in the Table below using short sentences or dot points to make a list in each
section. You must fill out all three table cells under Issues/Results prior to marking it as complete. You
should input 350-500 words into this section.
Case Study
Name &
Number:
Resolving ethical dilemma / Ming4A
Step Process/Step Issues/Results
Step
1:
Analyze - The
Consequence
s
In this situation utilitarianism theory can be used by Ming, according to which,
majority group should be benefited from the decision (Fernando, 2010). Talking about
the positive consequences, Ming’s dedication towards the work is inspirational, as
when the work could not be completed on time, she took it home to complete the
work instead of accepting the defeat. And if we look at the negative side of the
consequences, forgetting the USB at home in which completed work is saved and not
even realizing that, she did not bring her USB. Secondly, as Ming forgot the USB at
home, it may get stolen, which may result a loss for the company in which Ming is
working.
Step
2:
Analyze - The
Actions
Ming would not have to face such dilemma, if she had taken a better action, rather
than taking the work for completing at home. She should have asked Michelle to
extend the deadline to finish the work in office itself. She could have taken the
permission from Michelle, to give extra time at office only and come to office on
weekend to complete the work. Taking work at home is riskier as it may get stolen or
misplaced, which would be a worse condition for Ming and also the company. Here,
Deontological theory is used, which says that it is the duty of Ming to inform about the
Module 1 - Assignment 1 – Case Study (Response Template)