Analyzing Ethical Dilemmas: Iinaz's Job Offer at CompuSoft

This case study examines the ethical dilemma faced by Iinaz, a 22-year-old Iranian woman offered a job at CompuSoft, an Australian company. Her acceptance of the job leads to a cultural and religious conflict when she discovers she must share an office and collaborate with a male colleague, Mark. This arrangement clashes with Iinaz's cultural and religious beliefs regarding interactions with unrelated men. The report analyzes the ethical considerations, including the potential impact on her personal life and reputation within her community. It explores the dilemma of potentially losing the job if she refuses to work with Mark, while also considering the importance of upholding her cultural and religious values. The report recommends that Iinaz discuss the opportunity with her husband, weigh the potential benefits of the job against her cultural and religious concerns, and communicate effectively with her manager to find a resolution that respects her values while allowing her to pursue her career goals. Ultimately, the report emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making and navigating ethical challenges in the professional sphere.

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Abstract
The study had taken the case study of Iinaz who wanted to job in CompuSoft company but
had to work with an unknown colleague Mark which was an issue for her as per their culture
and religion. Thus, the report had analysed about the ethical dilemmas that see was facing
and provided some recommendation to resolve the dilemma that will help her to
communicate with the manager throughout the process.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Analysis......................................................................................................................................2
Recommendation........................................................................................................................3
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................3
Recommendation........................................................................................................................4

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Introduction
Iinaz is 22 years old and stays in Iran. She gave an interview in CompuSoft which is
an Australian Company. The interview that she attended has gone well. The manager of the
company was specialized in design of specialized DVDs. He offered her the job immediately.
As Iinaz was very happy to get this job, without taking much time she accepted the offer. The
following week she walks to the office and she found that a male colleague was there to share
the office with her. Since they have to work on the same project. During the project they
would be able to help each other and learn more things (Ferguson, Thornley & Gibb, 2016).
Iinaz and her husband were not happy with the arrangement because it was completely
against her culture and religion to get isolated with a completely unrelated man.
Analysis
From the case study, the ethical dilemma that Iinaz was facing was to work with an
unknown person that was completely out of her culture and religion (Andrews, 2014). Iinaz
decided to approach to her manager in order to get a solution to the arrangement about the
work that she have to do with a completely unknown male colleague (Schreiner, 2015). If
Iinaz take the decision not to continue with Mark then it might happen that she might lose the
job that has been offer to her (Bromley & Orchard, 2016). The point is now very curial for
Iinaz.
Based on some legal considerations the decisions are made. There is multiple
approaches that can be made where one approach might be illegal (Mackay, 2017). In that
case, Iinaz need to consider that option very seriously before making the decisions. As the
manager has set the rules that for that particular project Iinaz has to work with Mark would
affect the culture and religion that she follows (Linehan & O’Brien, 2017). However, most

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organization has Codes of Ethics which has guide Iinaz to take the decision that she will be
making.
Recommendation
It is suggested to Iinaz to take the decision with her husband and try to even see the
opportunity that she has got. The decision that Iinaz has to take would happen so that it
impact her personal life as well as in the society where she live. If she thinks it is not a bad
idea to work with Mark as they will be able to get lot of things to learn. On the other hand,
she needs to think of her reputation with her culture and religion as it can impact her personal
life.
Conclusion
From the analysis that has been done in the above report. The decision making is very
much important for Iinaz in the professional life where ever she goes she will be facing such
issue. Rather than given up with the situation. Lizan better take the opportunity of getting the
job and gain knowledge about the project. Moreover, she needs to convince her husband to
support and stand for her in every path when their religion and culture fight against her.

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Recommendation
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