The management of ABC Company and the Expansion Plan
The management of ABC Company is planning on expanding its operation to maximize the profits that the organizations attain annually. The expansion program aims at venturing into the adult entertainment industry. The business which has projected to attract high sales and profits will be located a strategic in Luke's hometown.
Owen's Role in the Ethics Department
Owen is an employee working in the Ethics Department and plays a significant role in advising employees on the ethical obligations they are subjected to uphold in the organization.
Impact on Property Value
The value of property and land will be affected adversely as the land value, and property value will decrease significantly as a result of the adult entertainment store which will be situated at the neighborhood. In the meantime, Luke's brother known as Owen manages to acquire an offer for the property but refuses to accept the offer. Owens' logic is that he will wait for the value of proper and land to increase so that he can sell off the prime property. Luke is much more informed that the value of the property is going to decrease as a result of the adult entertainment retail store. However, it is not possible for Luke to reveal the little secret to his brother due to the confidentiality bond that he has with the company.
The Ethical Issue
Issue: The ethical issue is whether for Luke to tell his brother about the negative impacts of the project before the announcement of the plan or whether to maintain the little secret due to the bond that links him to the company. Disclosing the information about the company's project before the administration will be considered to the announcement of the project by the company's administration will be deemed to be highly unethical to the organization. Luke is expected to adhere to the set ethical standards, and failure to adhere to these standards might lead to dire consequences. Moreover, failure to disclose the information to his brother who has acquired an offer of the property which is suitable will attract ethical issues. Owen who might end up the finding of the information in the unforeseeable future might cause family conflicts between the two. Luke disclosing the secret to his brother will enable Luke to avoid a problem in the future.
Ethical Dilemma and Universal Ethics
On the other hand, Luke is put in an ethical dilemma as he is expected to balance the needs of the company and the needs of his brother. The universal ethics in the society which is the set and accepted ethical standards subjects people to operate in high ethical standards. However, in this case there are different perceptions on how Luke should handle the situation which makes the issue to be highly sophisticated to manage.
Analysis
The ethical principle of the Golden Rule advocates for an individual doing good for the people in the society. Golden Rule also subjects an individual the interest of other people heart and to manage to keep the interest as their priority (Paniagua, Jordi, and Sapena, 808). Luke might forego to uphold the legal bond that his has with ABC Company and decide to disclose the little secret to Owen. Before Luke deciding to either choose to disclose the information to his brother, he should be able to put himself at the position that Owen is in this case. Owen also needs to assess the implications of the issues and how the problem might negatively affect him before deciding the issue. The move will enable him to have a valid perception of self which reflects on the true feelings of Owen. The secret will play a significant role in ensuring that Luke can sell the property to the potential buyer who will save from future losses which will be caused by the adult entertainment store.
Moreover, the act might also protect the properties of other individuals in the society as it will ensure that these people. The actions of Luke will be considered to be highly moral as he will save the future of most people in his society. Moreover, the act will put his career at risk which indicates the greater extents that Luke is willing to safeguard the interest of the people in his family and the community in general. The implications of Luke failing to disclose the information about the project to his brother Owen will be highly adverse. Golden rule will subject Luke to apply critical thinking skills before making his decision.
Recommendations
The ethical dilemma that Luke is currently facing will subject him to apply critical thinking skills in deciding the next move to handle the ethical issue. The decision that Luke will make will reflect on the moral good or the true intentions of Look. However, in this case, it will be highly essential if Luke applies the Golden Rule in handling the matter. Golden rule will enable him to build a positive perception that will guide him in making the right decision in this case.
Golden Rule will allow him to the interests of Luke and his community on the forefront before making his choice. The decision of disclosing the information will enable Owen to save a great deal of money as the value of property in the region will drop drastically. Owen needs to be aware of the decision to set an adult entertainment shop as it will enable to make him to either decide to buy the property or keep the property.
Works Cited
Paniagua, Jordi, and Juan Sapena. "Is FDI doing good? A golden rule for FDI ethics." Journal of Business Research 67.5 (2014): 807-812.
