1.What approach to ethical decision making seems to best describe Marv Heimler’s turnaround strategy at Massengill’s? I believe the Utilitarian approach describes Heimler’s turnaround strategy the best. The Utilitarian approach states that “moral behaviors produce the greatest good for the greatest number.” (p.124) The reason I believe this approach best describes Heimler’s strategy is because, instead of the whole organization going bankrupt, he was able to save it. Instead of everyone being fired, he managed to only lay-off 1000 employees or so. I believe it was no easy decision to lay off so many people, and to introduce a new style. Being able to remodeling store fronts and train all employees paid off, and because of that Massengill’s department stores once again became successful. 2.At what level of moral development would you place Heimler? Why? I would place Heimler at the level. 3.How could Heimler have handled the layoffs to avoid the problems he is now facing? If you were in his position, what would you do now? Mr. Heimler claims that he did not have a lot of time to make changes before the clothing store would go bankrupt, and therefore he rushed everything. That was his excuse not to inform his employees about the changes he was …show more content…
Especially in organization people don’t like change, because they want to feel comfortable and safe at work. People don’t like leaving their comfort zone, they don’t like having to learn to do things differently. They can feel at unease not knowing what the “new and improved” future will look like. The fear of the unknown can cause people become frustrated and it can create a unhealthy work environment. I believe that people weren’t happy with Massengill’s because of the way leadership acted and the way they went around with the changes. There was something Mr. Heimler could have done in order to keep employees happy, and also to make them feel safe and not fear losing their