Ethical Australia Case Study 2022

ETHICAL CASE
STUDY
AUSTRALIA
Running Head: ETHICS 0

ETHICS 1
Executive summary
“Ethics is the process which can be used in both art and science. It teaches them
ways of predicting the things whether they are right or wrong, good or bad.”
While moving forward with this report the various philosophies of ethics such as
utilitarianism theory, deontology theory and egoism theory will be discussed using the
case study related. Where the behaviors of Goodrich and Arnold will be evaluated using
the multiple theories of ethics. All the philosophies of ethics defines very well all the
need of ethics to in any type of profession and their organizations. Further on the basis
of assumptions the AAA model of making ethical decisions will be used by Mr. Goodrich
to take up an ethical decision regarding the current situation faced by the company. In
the last stage, the APES 110 will be used to reflect the principles, threats, and
suggestions which can guide Arnold who was assumed to be the member of CPA in
Australia. Finally, this report will be concluded and be properly referenced.

ETHICS 2
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
IMPOSITION OF THE THEORIES OF ETHICS......................................................................3
Analysis of Mr. Goodrich behavior using the theory of egoism................................3
Analysis of Mr. Goodrich and Arnold’s behavior using the theory of
utilitarianism............................................................................................................................4
Analysis of Arnold behavior using the theory of deontology....................................5
AAA MODEL USED FOR ATTAINING ETHICAL DECISION..............................................6
APPLICATION OF APES110.....................................................................................................8
Threats and safeguards faced by Arnold in this case study......................................9
CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES............................................................................................................................12

ETHICS 3
INTRODUCTION
Ethics basically deals with perspectives of goodness and badness or rightness
and wrongfulness of a particular thing or the situation. But the definition of good and bad
keeps on changing from time to time and people to people in the various situations.
According to Socrates “truth and goodness must be searched for and found through
logical arguments.” Plato defined ethics as to strive perfection, ideas must be used
against implementing imperfect physical acts.” So for providing a base to the viewpoints
of the individuals and guides them for making sound decisions, ethical theories are
used.
Therefore in this report the first part will emphasis upon the behavioral pattern of
Mr. Goodrich and Arnold by using the different theories of ethics such as the egoism,
utilitarian and deontology. In the second part, AAA decision-making model will be used
by assuming that Mr. Goodrich is listening to Arnold and wants to reach an ethical
decision and lastly in the third part the APES 110 model will be used to throw light on
threats, policies, and suggestions for the faced threats by Arnold will be reflected.
Second and third part will totally base upon assumptions. Ethical theories thus tends to
make an attempt for answering and explaining the ways to people for living together in a
society and with enhanced productivity.
IMPOSITION OF THE THEORIES OF ETHICS
Analysis of Mr. Goodrich behavior using the theory of egoism
The theory of egoism here is not at all related with the approach of self-centered
behavior which is its general perception (Stirner & Rachels, 2016). To build any type of
capitalism the main thing required is the personal ambition and achievements of the
individuals. Though it is difficult but it is just not impossible for the egoist to also take
such decisions which are ethical in nature and provides considerable benefits to many
(Graham, 2011). For example a surgeon may be motivated to have a dream of achieving
a castle, boat, swimming pools etc. but in the end of the day the reality cannot be
changed that he is a good surgeon.