Critical Thinking Case Study

Critical Thinking Case Study

GEN 480: Interdisciplinary Capstone Course

Scenario Which CORE model category most closely describes this individual's ethical perspective? Justify your reasoning. In what ways do you agree or disagree with this decision? How could working with an individual with similar ethical perspectives be challenging in the workplace?

Bobbie's Story The CORE model category that best fits this scenario is Results. In Bobbie's situation, he was responsible for preparing waste management reports for his company. After investigating the process mandated by company policy, Bobbie discovered the current process for handling the oil residue produced during manufacturing was in fact, being handled differently than company policy required. Bobbie confronts his supervisor of the discrepancy in actual disposal and company policy for disposal. This discussion concluded with Bobbie's supervisor stating, if you do not like it, change it, but the company will not compensate you for your time. The "results" person considers the greater good of the organization or society as a whole. At this point, Bobbie will not push the envelope because no one is at risk of being harmed by the current process. Consequently, he will in the near future access a protocol that resembles the company policy. A person with "results-based" perspectives will perhaps not always be the most truthful in matter dealing with the company. Instead, if necessary, even downplay inconsistencies. Results are company-people who tend to consider benefit vs. cost and may sometimes be considered unethical.

Annie's Story The CORE model category that best fits this scenario is "equity". Annie's financial difficulties create a dilemma in her ethical perspective. She obviously is not in the orphanage business to make loads of money, but her situation creates an ethical conundrum. Obviously, she is committing a form of fraud, but it is for the children, not personal gain. Equity driven decisions are often judged on particular consequences and can be objective. Unfortunately, the perspective is viewed as no absolute standard of right or wrong. My decision to disagree is based on the legal ramifications of committing fraud. For Instance, if she is caught falsifying documents and sent to jail, the children will have no one to run the orphanage. The individual with "equity-based perspective can create a challenge. Many of people who fall into this perspective have no absolute standard of ringt and wrong and his or her decisions are based on points of view and beliefs.

Cindy's Story The Core model category that best fits this scenario is "obligation". The justification for Cindy's obliged decision-making is factors of responsibility