Ethical Dilemma Analysis - Case Study and Discussion

Running head: ETHICAL DILEMMA ANALYSIS
ETHICAL DILEMMA ANALYSIS
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1ETHICAL DILEMMA ANALYSIS
Introduction:
An ethical dilemma is a moral dilemma. It is an issue where there is a need to make a
decision between two options (Shapiro & Stefkovich, 2016). Various sources can be the source
of dilemmas, such as the failure of personal character, the conflict between organisational goals
and personal values. The paper aims to analyse an ethical dilemma through a case study. The
paper will discuss her choice and the ethical dilemmas associated with it for the decision she
made.
Discussion:
A newspaper columnist working with a particular organisation has signed a contract with
the newspaper chain. After several months she is offered another position by another newspaper
chain that offers her a higher salary. Although the court will deal with the legal aspect of the
moral dimension of her decision is worth questing.
One of the biggest challenges that come with an ethical dilemma is that it always offers
complex situations. It is never common in the ethical dilemmas to find a situation that would
comply with the ethical norms (Haahr, Norlyk & Hall, 2014). Therefore, in order to solve an
ethical dilemma, there is a need for three main approaches:
• Refute the dilemma: The most important job of analysing an ethical dilemma is to understand
the situation and carefully analyse it. In a few situations, the existence of the dilemma can be
proven false logically.
• Value theory approach: Often is required to choose the alternative that would offer more and
greater good and lesser evil.