Case Analysis: John's Dilemma and Ethical Decisions to Make

Case Analysis 1
ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
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Case Analysis 2
Answers to CASE STUDY ONE
Johns Dilemma
In this case, John is faced by a myriad of dilemmas and moral or ethical decisions to make.
First, he is faced with the challenge of completing his task after struggling with it for several
months. As such, the first dilemma here is whether he can inform his manager about the
task having stalled or not. This leads to his only option which involves using source listings
from a different company so that he can develop the codes. He utilizes this opportunity
because the manager did not realize how complex the problem was.
Chris MacDonald’s Methodology and how he can use it to solve his dilemma
To tackle this dilemma, Chris MacDonald’s methodology comes in handy. He explains
morality as a collection of rules which modify an individual’s behavior when faced by certain
situations. As such, one is supposed to do well thus abiding by the rules of different virtuous
conducts. In this methodology, Chris explains the importance of agreements, allowing
disagreements in some cases, using moral justification, context, relationships, moral
decision making and the importance of discussion in morality. Agreements are essential
between employers and employees when tasks are being assigned, (Burmeister, 2017, 350).
This helps in determining the deadlines and complexities involved. By involving other
employees, relationships are boosted hence a unified company.