Case Study

Case study

Introduction

As the case stated, Bob which is the senior executive has facing a ethics dilemma circumstance that whether report to the cultural bureau or not, that means whether he would stop the excavation process or not. This essay will apply the normative ethics theories of Egoism, Utilitarianism and Kantian ethics, and what he will do under each theory.

Egoism

Under the viewpoint of egoism, Bob’s action should motivate his self-interest, especially the large amount mortgage about his living house. In this case, the requirements of BCC limited that BT Pty Ltd need to be completed on time; otherwise it will incur a finance penalty. However, the poor financial statement around BT Pty Ltd restricts that this construction will be only completed on time approximately. Both situations will cause a difficult dilemma for Bob to determine. If he report to the cultural bureau, this will result in that Bob cannot afford his debt and the company suffer a loss; seriously, hundreds of staff will lose their job. This objective becomes the stain of his career history. For against become a homeless and benefit himself, Bob will determine not to stop the process.

Utilitarianism

Utilitarianism stated that people should act in a way to maximise the happiness of greatest number of people. In this case, to compare with hundreds of staff and a small group of local community, definitely that latter was greater than the previous one. If stop the excavation process, dig out the structure with proper care, and investigate and research these kinds of significance structure, it will not only benefit to the small group of community, to complement the lost of their family history and satisfy their sense of belonging, also it will benefit the next generation. To create a utilitarian decision, Bob should stop the excavation process.

Kantian ethics

Kantian ethics theory indicates that the process of making the decision comply the important factor, not the outcome of...