Professional Program: Navigating Ethics and Diversity Case Study

This case study examines an ethical dilemma arising from cultural and religious differences in a professional setting, focusing on the conflict between Ilnaz and Mark. It applies Chris Macdonald's decision-making methodology to analyze the situation, emphasizing the importance of aligning individual behavior with the organization's code of ethics. The analysis highlights the need for Ilnaz to prioritize professional ethics and collaborate with Mark for the benefit of the organization's stakeholders. Key values from the ACS Code of Ethics, including professionalism, competence, and quality of life, are discussed in relation to the case, advocating for adherence to workplace ethics and seeking advice when facing ethical challenges. The case underscores the importance of respecting the manager's decision and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes the sharing of ideas among coworkers, ultimately contributing to personal satisfaction, competence, and control within the organization. Desklib provides access to similar case studies and solved assignments to aid students in their studies.

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The case of llnaz is an issue that is concerned with professional ethics when it comes to
working in a workplace with people from diverse backgrounds where there is also the issue of
culture and religion that result in conflict of interest. This clash on professional ethics and the
issue with culture and religion brings an ethical dilemma (Kolb 2008, pp. 53).
Based on Chris Macdonald methodology of decision-making there is the need to identify
the people involved and their associations with those who have hold the decision. A vital aspect
of the decision-making process is to see whether the decision undertaken was good or bad and to
see if the decision is in the best interest of the organization or not. In this scenario, IInaz and
Mark are people that are involved and the company’s manager is the one that holds the decision
(McDermid 2015, pp. 24). This implies that IInaz should not bring the religious and cultural
aspects to the workplace and embrace professional ethics and work with Mark for the benefit of
the stakeholders of the organization. This is because the intention of the manager is good in that
he want Mark and IInaz to share ideas. Therefore, IInaz should ensure that she abides by the
Professional code of ethics that will ensure that the behavior conforms to the organization’s code
of ethics that promotes sharing ideas by co-workers. This is because company’s of ethics guides
the behavior of the employee and the decision of the manager should be respected by IInaz.
The values from the ACS Code of Ethics that should be observed in this case include:
 Professionalism
 The professionals should limit diversity at the place of work, as well as have pride in
their profession to promote professionalism.

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h. Co-operate in advancing ICT through communication with other experts, the public, as
well as students.
 Competence
 There is the need to accept those work where professional is competent to perform
and there should be no hesitation in seeking for advice from other experts as IInaz
should have sought advice regarding workplace ethics (Weckert, Lucas & In Selgelid
2013, pp. 305).
 Quality of Life
 The professionals should play a leading role in enhancing the quality of life of other
people, satisfaction and competence within the organization.
d. Try to boost the feelings of personal satisfaction, competence along with control of
those affected by your work (Hodges 2011, pp. 221).

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References
Hodges, S. 2011, “The counseling practicum and internship manual: A resource for graduate
counseling students”, New York: Springer Pub. Co.
Kolb, R. W. 2008, Encyclopedia of business ethics and society, Thousand Oaks: Sage
Publications.
McDermid, D. 2015. Ethics in ICT. Pearson Australia Pty Ltd.
Weckert, J., Lucas, R., & In Selgelid, M. J. 2013, Professionalism in the information and
communication technology industry, Canberra, ACT : ANU E Press.