Ethics in Professional Environments: Case Study 3 Analysis

This case study analysis addresses an ethical dilemma faced by Ilnaz, an Iranian Muslim woman, in a professional setting. The analysis uses Thomas White's methodology, along with Deontology and Utilitarian theories, to navigate her conflict between religious values and workplace expectations. It refers to the ACS Code of Professional Conduct and ACL Code of Ethical Conducts, emphasizing the need to balance personal beliefs with professional responsibilities. The analysis considers the consequences of different actions, weighing positive and negative impacts, and stresses the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect, referencing the Australian Human Rights Commission Act, 1986, to ensure fair and unbiased treatment in the workplace. The document is available on Desklib, a platform providing students with access to solved assignments and past papers.

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In this assignment, the given situation of Ilnaz, who is a Muslim married lady from Iran is
to be considered. In the present scenario, Ilnaz is under ethical dilemma. She is an Iranian girl
following Muslim religion. It is against her religion and culture to be in complete isolation with
an unrelated man. She is right in her position as she cannot ignore her values. Again, her
manager was also right in his position as he made this arrangement because Mark and Ilnaz ere
working on the same project and they can communicate, learn and help each other. Ilnaz cannot
leave her job also as she needed it. To resolve her dilemma, her situation is to be analyzed in the
light of Thomas White methodology with regard to Deontology and Utilitarian theories. Besides
this, the ACS Code of Professional Conduct (2019) and ACL Code of Ethical Conducts ("ACL -
Code of Conduct", 2019) are to be referred also.
Ilnaz was under a dilemma whether to continue the job in such environment or to quit it.
To resolve this, she can refer to the Thomas White Methodology. According to such
methodology, there are mainly two major approaches to handle the ethical dilemma. The first
one concentrates on the practical results of what is done and the other throws light on the actions
themselves. Whatever be the approach, the first step to solve such dilemma is to analyze the
consequences of the action made. The consequences can be either positive or negative but all
have to be critically analyzed. After considering all the possible answers, she should weigh the
positive consequences along with negative. The result will help her to take final decision.
The next step is to analyze the actions made by her. While discussing it, ACS Code of
Professional Conduct must be referred. According to 1.2.1 of the code, Ilnaz must place the
interest of the public above her personal or sectional interests. In case of any conflict between
values, public interest will be given priority. In sub-clause(a) of 1.2.1, Ilnaz shall recognize those
values that are impacted by her work considering their interests. According to 1.2.2 of the code,

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development of ICT has an important affect on our society and life. Though this effect is
sometimes beneficial, it can have negative results too. In this regard sub-clauses (b) & (d),are to
considered which says that she shall try to protect and enhance the quality of people’s life with
disabilities and she shall also try to increase her personal satisfaction feelings, competence and
control those feelings that are being affected by her work. According to sub-clause (c) of 1.2.6,
Ilnaz must face the challenges of diversity in her workplace boldly, and focuses on the
opportunities of employment, advancement, remuneration and consider other conditions based
on actual skills and capacity of employees without any limitations.
In this respect, the utilitarian and deontological theories can be referred (Białek & De
Neys, 2017). In the utilitarianism, the locus of right and wrong is solely placed on the results of
choosing one action over the other. It usually goes beyond the scope of personal interest and
takes into account the interest of the others. Here Ilnaz must concentrate on the interest of others.
According to Deontological theories, rules to differentiate right from wrong are found. It is often
related with philosopher, Kant who believed that ethical acts follow universal moral laws. It says
that people must follow rules and perform their duties.
Under 1.2.6 of the code, all the people in an industry must be treated with dignity and
respect. Discrimination is totally unprofessional. Hence, like other employees, the company will
treat Ilnaz in the same manner, no preference over religious matter shall be allowed. In this
regard, one must throw light on ACS Code of Ethics also.
The final step of Thomas methodology is to take the decision by considering all the
above points and also by referring to the Australian Human Rights Commission Act, 1986.

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References:
(2019). Retrieved from https://www.acs.org.au/content/dam/acs/rules-and-regulations/Code-of-
Professional-Conduct_v2.1.pdf
ACL-Code of Conduct. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.aclcargo.com/code_of_conduct.php
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986
Białek, M., & De Neys, W. (2017). Dual processes and moral conflict: Evidence for
deontological reasoners’ intuitive utilitarian sensitivity. Judgment and Decision
Making, 12(2), 148-167.