Organizational Ethics and Leadership: PCA Health Care Case Study

The case study presents an ethical dilemma at PCA Health Care Hospitals, focusing on the pressures faced by marketing director Dawn Prarie to increase profits amidst budget cuts and regulatory changes. The case explores how Dawn's decisions are influenced by her supervisor's demands, the organizational culture, and the implementation of various cost-cutting measures, including staff reductions, altered patient care protocols, and strategies to destabilize the nurses' union. It highlights the ethical implications of these actions, including potential impacts on patient care, employee well-being, and the overall integrity of the organization. The study delves into questions of for-profit versus non-profit healthcare, the role of leadership, and the importance of ethical considerations within organizational structures.