Assignment 3: Ethical Dilemma
Identify ethical issues:
It is is importnat that these accusation are facts and not on suspitions. The ethical issue regarding Amelia's situation is whether or not she should or shouldnt be charged personal expenses to society. We are told that Amelia has paid for societies items on her personal account and believes that these expenses are equal. Some may regard these actions as stealing of society funds which would resuly in a criminal offence charge, however there are some people that tend to see the brighter side of things and may see this as an honest mistake. In conclusion the issue in question is whether her contribution to society and her personal problems should influence the appropriate treatment of the facts.
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Jones had been employed with the society for many years, no one ever really had to question her character and they could chose to ignore this one questionalble thing she may or may not of done on purpose.
Alternative 3 - The Board of Directors of WRLS could come to the decision that Jones was deliberately trying to defraud society through the misappropriation of society funds.
Alternative 4 - Jones could be called before the Board of Directors of WRLS where she would have to explain herself after so they will have to think of a reasonable solution. The board of directors would judge the situation based on the facts of the case. Jones is given the right to defend her actions to the board of directors before they proceed with this case.
Identify effects/consequences of each alternative
Alternative 1- Jones replacing the money could be viewed by the public as an admission that yes she did take the money however it doesnt matter because it has been returned. The public probably wont see the replacement as a remedy to an honest mistake because she if it truly was an honest mistake she probably wouldnt be forced to replace the
It is is importnat that these accusation are facts and not on suspitions. The ethical issue regarding Amelia's situation is whether or not she should or shouldnt be charged personal expenses to society. We are told that Amelia has paid for societies items on her personal account and believes that these expenses are equal. Some may regard these actions as stealing of society funds which would resuly in a criminal offence charge, however there are some people that tend to see the brighter side of things and may see this as an honest mistake. In conclusion the issue in question is whether her contribution to society and her personal problems should influence the appropriate treatment of the facts.
Identify stakeholders: …show more content…
Jones had been employed with the society for many years, no one ever really had to question her character and they could chose to ignore this one questionalble thing she may or may not of done on purpose.
Alternative 3 - The Board of Directors of WRLS could come to the decision that Jones was deliberately trying to defraud society through the misappropriation of society funds.
Alternative 4 - Jones could be called before the Board of Directors of WRLS where she would have to explain herself after so they will have to think of a reasonable solution. The board of directors would judge the situation based on the facts of the case. Jones is given the right to defend her actions to the board of directors before they proceed with this case.
Identify effects/consequences of each alternative
Alternative 1- Jones replacing the money could be viewed by the public as an admission that yes she did take the money however it doesnt matter because it has been returned. The public probably wont see the replacement as a remedy to an honest mistake because she if it truly was an honest mistake she probably wouldnt be forced to replace the