MBA8000 ASSIGNMENT 1 Word Limit: 2,500 Ethical Dilemma at Workplace This paper aims to reflect on the ethical dilemma that I had to face in the workplace. It will discuss the situation, ethical issues involved and my actions. I will also reflect on what ethical approach I would have taken and reflect my initial decision in dealing with the situation. This ethical situation happened in November 2015, staff were given mandate to clear outstanding invoices before the year-end account closing. Pinky was the officer-in-charge to process invoices for our section in the eProcurement system. Prior to data entry in the eProc system, Section Managers and Head of Department are required to verify and approve hardcopy invoices, budget utilization and cost …show more content…
If I refused to help Pinky, I am able to maintain my current working situation and lesser people would be upset with my actions and situation will be business as usual for me and most of us. Secondly, the drawback from my decision would be feeling upset about the situation as Pinky would have to fight her own battle. Therefore, if I minus the total pain from total pleasure, I will be able to maintain my current working environment and not ruffle feathers and relationships with my colleagues but everyone else would be able to move on from this situation. As a result, the total utility is high and based on Utilitarianism, my decision is considered to be ethical and the right thing to …show more content…
According to Bentham & Mill, the principle of utility is when actions are morally praiseworthy, if they promote the greatest human welfare, and blameworthy if they do not. At the end of the day, I need my job and would I be prepared to take risks to stand up for someone else would depend on my personal relationship with the person and the severity of the dilemma affecting me. Critics may say that my decision is totally selfish for the sake of peaceful co-existence with other people in the department. However, the peaceful co-existence means I am able continue to perform my job and duties instead of being involved in another blame