Decisions an It's Process

Decisions and its Process 1

Business Ethics

Decisions and its Process

Tyler Armstrong

Trident University International

Decisions and its Process 2

Abstract

Making a conscious decision is very important in any business. The reason behind any decision in my experience has to be supported and have good reasoning as to why it was made. In the situation pertaining to the natural disaster and the retail business owner, I strongly agree that Brian should not give Lilly’s job back. Lilly decided on her own to quit her job because she felt that Brian who owns the motel decided to raise the prices for the rooms. When Lilly told Brian what she was going to do if he raised the prices, he responded very well by tell her that she will have to do what she has to do. In my opinion that was a very good response on Brian’s part. Rehiring Lilly would be a mistake because if another situation comes up where Brian wants to make a command decision to benefit the business and Lilly doesn’t agree he has to risk losing her again.

After reading about Deontological Ethics, I can say that Lilly falls into that category. She definitely felt the need to speak her mind because it was her right to say something if a decision is not made in the better interest of other for a greater good. Contractual rights played a part in Lilly’s decision to quit also because she was in a contract with the Motel but her civil and human rights were not violated.

Brian’s decision to raise the prices on the Motel rates was in my opinion from an ethical egoist approach.

Decisions and its Process 3

Raising the prices was based on an opportunity to make a profit due to the natural disaster. It was clearly not a decision based on happiness for equal levels because the price increase would make it hard for effected residents. Now if he had done the opposite which would be to lower the price on the motel, I am sure that...