business ethics

case 1

Questions:
1. Was the suspension fair? Give reason
The suspension was fair.
-joan has acted improperly many a time.
-joan has not arranged alternatives for repeated personal problems.

2. Did Joan act responsibly? Elaborate

Yes, she apparently did nothing to mitigate the disruption to her employer. After numerous warnings, including one that stated in writing that
future absences might result in termination ... she failed to take steps necessary to be available for work.
She could have lined up alternate sitters, but she did not.
She could have arranged for coverage for her shift, she did not do that either.
She should be fired for cause, meaning she would not qualify for unemployment in most states.
case 2
1) Should you tell your customers?
YES, YOU SHOULD INFORM THE BUYERS IN AN INFORMAL WAY.
2) Should you discount the price?
NOT NECESSARY, BUT GIVE THEM A VOLUME DISCOUNT.
------------------------------------3) Should you tell your employees, so they will be knowledgeable with the customers?
ONLY THE SENIOR EMPLOYEES LIKE THE SUPERVISOR/ FOREMAN/ SALES MANAGER ETC
----------------------------------------------4) Would you use this cement on foundations for your own house?
I WOULD USE IT BY MIXING WITH QUALITY CEMENTS.
case 3

Questions:
1) Should Fred be reinstated? Support your Answer with reasons

Yes, Fred should be given another chance. Everybody needs to be given a second chance, and I think Fred should be given
one, especially since he had gone through a rehabilitation problem and his treatment counselors letter said that Freds

2) Was the company fair to Fred in helping him receive treatment? Explain
it is an act of humane help and kindness towards a fellow human being.

3) Did the personnel director behave ethically toward Fred? Give Reason
yes , he acted with purpose and kindness.

4) Did he act ethically for his company? Elaborate

-not ethically , but he acted with purpose and kindness.
5) Would it be fair to other employees to reinstate Fred?

I dont think Fred should be given any special consideration, or be treated by Sams Saunas in a different way when
compared to the way it treats other employees. Sams Saunas should treat Fred in the same way as it would treat any
other
case 4

Questions:
1) Who is responsible for the tragedy & Why?
the captain is responsible for the accident.
-the company is responsible for all the damages.

2) Against whom should criminal charges be leveled & Why?

the captain is responsible for the accident.should be charged for negligence.
-the company is responsible for all the damages.pay for all damages.
3. What should be done, if anything, to punish the corporation itself?
-the company should pay for all damages/ clean up of the mess.
------------------------------4) What about the CEO?
-the ceo should get a warning and a penalty.