Assignment title: Management


Using the eight (8) question Doing Ethics Technique (DET), analyse the situation and the arguments it presents, to: identify the ethical issues involved; assess the implications of those issues; and develop solutions to the issues Analyse the following case study using the Doing Ethics Technique. A retired nurse applied for a pension from Centrelink, and was informed that she would receive a small pension of $8 per fortnight, and a Pension Card. She then received a letter saying that her pension would not be paid because she had assets of over $18 million, and an annual income of over $770,000. It took this lady several attempts to get Centrelink to examine her case. Finally, the cause of the mistake was found to be a "human error" when the lady's investment details were coded into the computer. When the cause of the mistake was discovered, she was informed that they "couldn't remove it from the computer". Centrelink claimed that this was an "isolated incident". However, at the same time, another man was discussing with Centrelink their claim that he had an income of $6 million, which was not the case. Part 1 - Question 2 - Ethical Theory question Consider the scenario from Part 1, Question 1, from the perspective of the following ethical theories. Your answer should include a concise definition of the four ethical theories. a clear explanation as to how each of the four ethical theories can be applied to the scenario. PART 2: ESSAY Write an essay on the following topic You must: • present an introduction (or background) to your topic and your essay. • include at least two ethical theories to support your answer. • Include examples of professional Codes of Ethics to support your answer. • present a conclusion that briefly outlines your point of view. • ensure that your essay is well written and structured According to Sisela Bok (2003) whistle blowing concerns an individual who makes revelations meant to call to attention to negligence, abuses or dangers that threatens public interest. Essay topic: Whistle blowing is an unethical activity and employees undertaking such behaviour should lose their jobs.