Ethical Dilemma

A Case Study on Guarding My Interest

Ethical Dilemma: Guarding My Interest

Presentation
The following table enumerates the presentation flow. Key points to be discussed are: Facts
Enumerate the relevant facts as stated in the case Determine the ethical issues involved Identify who are the stakeholders affected with the ethical issues raised Identify the ethical principles that have a bearing in the case Discuss the probable alternatives and compare it with the principles p p p Weigh the possible outcomes of alternatives Present final decision

Ethical Issues Stakeholders Principles of Ethics Alternatives vis a vis Ethical Principles Consequences of Alternatives Decision

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Facts
He gained work experience and learned lessons of loyalty and adherence to company rules while working as l hil ki adviser in his fathers company AR Holdings. The business community considers AR Holdings as benchmark in the business One occasion, Tony came across Philwebs proposal to expand its business. The companys financial projections and market opportunities are appealing His father reviewed the expansion plans but vetoed Tonys y recommendation based on his intuition and other reasons Upon graduation from business school, Tony resigned from his fathers company and joined Municipal Bank

Antonio Tony Rivera is the son of a very prominent businessman Tony is bounded his position and by the bank rules not to reveal to anybody details of discussions and investments that may compromise any deal and the bank in general. Still, the banks chief financial analyst recommended investing in Philweb and the management committee supported the decision

Tony voiced his concern to turn down the proposal, citing the same reasons as his dad did

One day, Tony received information that the bank was set to heavily invest in Philweb, the same company his father turned down before f

Tonys father has recommended the bank since it is the same bank where he was investing heavily due to its stability and sound business ethics

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Ethical Issues

Should Tony disclose to y his father this privilege information?

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Stakeholders

Tony s Father
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Municipal Bank

Philweb

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Ethical Principles

Utilitarianism Rights Justice and Fairness Virtues Care

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Alternatives 1. Do not disclose the information to his father

2. Disregard the banks rule on disclosure and inform his father about the situation

3. Quit his job and inform j his father 4. Further gather facts by talking ith Phil b t lki with Philweb and present again to management g
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Alternatives vis a vis Ethical Principles

Alternative Courses of Actions 1. Do t disclose th 1 D not di l the information to his father 2. Disregard the banks rule on disclosure and inform his father about the situation 3. 3 Quit his job and inform his father 4. Further gather facts by talking with Philweb and g present again to management Utilitarianism Rights Justice Virtue Care

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Consequences Option 1
Utilitarianism Rights Justice Virtue Care

Alternative 1. Do not disclose the information to his father

PROS

CONS

Tony maintains his The banks investment good relationship with in Philweb may put his the bank as Philwebs fathers investment at expansion will push risk through Tonys relationship Tony s with his father may be negatively affected

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Consequences Option 2
Utilitarianism Rights Justice Virtue Care

Alternative 2. Disregard the banks rule on disclosure and inform his father about the situation

PROS

CONS

The fathers investment will be protected from the possible downfall

Tony will be terminated Expansion for Philweb will not push through

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Consequences Option 3
Utilitarianism Rights Justice Virtue Care

Alternative 3. Quit his job and inform his father

PROS

CONS

Tonys relationship with his father is protected

Tonys credibility with the bank will be damaged

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Consequences Option 4
Utilitarianism Rights Justice Virtue Care

Alternative 4.

PROS

CONS

Further gather facts Philweb and the bank by talking with may come to Philweb and present compromise by again to pursuing other management strategies as recommended There might be no need to inform his father hi happens f h if this h Enhance Tonys relationship with the bank

Limited expansion opportunities for Philweb Tonys relationship with his father might be strained

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Decision
Further gather facts by talking with Philweb and present again to management

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