Case Study: ETHICS 4 Analysis of Sally's Dilemma and Recommendations

This case study examines an ethical dilemma faced by Sally, who must balance objectivity and accountability while protecting her organization's reputation. The analysis utilizes Thomas' methodology, emphasizing the importance of analyzing consequences, actions, and decision-making processes. The study highlights the need for Sally to respect information, address potential conflicts of interest, and ensure adherence to ethical principles. Recommendations include communicating ethical guidelines, providing advice, and demonstrating accountability. The case study underscores the importance of ethical conduct in professional settings and the significance of proactive measures to mitigate ethical dilemmas. The study also references the ACS code of ethics and the importance of communication and transparency.

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Dilemma for Sally
The dilemma that Sally is involved in revolves around the fact that she must exercise objectivity
and accountability in her services. At the same time, she does not want to lose the hard earned
reputation of the government that she is working for due to the allegation and the closure that has
followed the event. Sally thus has to take steps that will somehow take the two into consideration
which most likely will form conflicting events (Pollock 2014).
How to Analyze and Resolve the Dilemma
At this juncture, Thomas’ methodology of analyzing and resolving conflicts will be
significant. Sally needs to analyze the dilemma first through analyzing the consequences of the
steps that she wants to take. That is which side will be favored and which side will be deprived if
a certain step is considered. In addition, what are the benefits that will be accrued if a given
resolution strategy is taken into consideration? Sally needs to take into consideration the short
term and the long term effects of the actions that are to be utilized. After considering all the
alternatives that are available it is now essential to choose the best alternative, that is the option
that has the highest number of benefits as compared to the harms that it will pose (Thomas
2017).
The next step involves analyzing the actions. Here, consequences are secluded from the
equation. At this point, only the actions are looked at. That is; what is the morality of the actions
that are to be utilized to resolve the ethical issue. That is, are they honest, fair and respectful to
others? Or do they have the element of equity? It is also significant for Sally to check if any of
the ethical principles are conflicting, and if they are conflicting, how she can resolve to
accomplish one ethical principle that is paramount and with limited problems. The last step is to

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come up with a decision (Thomas 2017). That is the two basic analysis parts of the steps should
be considered and a decision arrived at. The decision that she selects should be that with can be
achieved in a strategic manner.
Recommendations for Sally
Sally needs to prove that she respected the information of others. According to the ACS,
employers should ensure that they respect the proprietary nature of the information that belongs
to others. Sally needs to communicate this to Han so that he can put this into account when
rendering web development services. In addition, ACS describes that an employer needs to
advise his employees on the most likely conflicts of interests that arise in the line of duty. Sally
needs to consider this for Han may not be aware of what is required of him when it comes to
publishing (Leicester 2016). The code of ethics stipulates that these priorities should be taken
into consideration. It is essential due to the fact that it will help reduce the ethical dilemmas and
also ensure abidance to the ethical principles.
To add on, giving advice is a sign of responsibility that will reduce the occurrences of
suppressions and penalties. Moreover, it is essential for managers to give detailed information to
their staff on ethical principles and what is required of them so that unethical practices can be
reduced to a greater extent. Lastly, Sally needs to be accountable to the allegations made and
communicate to the court on what steps she will take to ensure that the ethical issue does not
recur (Warren, M., Warren, M., Lucas, R. and Lucas, R. 2016). Accountability will showcase
adherence to the ethical principles to detest from showcasing irresponsible behaviors.

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Bibliography
Leicester, N 2016, Ethics in the IT Profession: Does a Code of Ethics have an Effect on
Professional Behaviour?
Pollock, JM 2014, Ethical dilemmas and decisions in criminal justice, Nelson Education.
Thomas, W 2017, Ethics, and Business, viewed 2 September 2017,
<www.ethicsandbusiness.org>.
Warren, M., Warren, M., Lucas, R. and Lucas, R. 2016, 'Ethics and ICT: Why all the fuss?',
Journal of Information, Communication, and Ethics in Society, vol 14, no. 2, pp. 167-
169.