4. Ethical decision making
Case study – Sharon’s choice
ETHICS PLUS - Step 5
Compare and evaluate the possible consequences of each alternative with reference to the PLUS standards expected
Legal requirements
- ● Section 9 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance
- ○ Kit’s recommendation of Sharon’s son for a place in the study tour is an “advantage”. Sharon will be liable under the law if she accepts Kit’s offer as a reward for assisting Kit in obtaining the bank loan.
- ○ Kit is liable under the law no matter whether Sharon accepts his offer.
- ● Section 9(3) of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance
Section 123 of the Banking Ordinance- ○ It is a criminal offence if Sharon makes use of false or erroneous documents to deceive the bank and helps Kit cover up his financial problems during the loan application.
- ○ It is a criminal offence if Sharon makes use of false or erroneous documents to deceive the bank and helps Kit cover up his financial problems during the loan application.
- ● Conspiracy to defraud
- ○ Sharon and Kit commit conspiracy to defraud if Kit obtains the bank loan with Sharon’s assistance, even without accepting any advantage on the part of Sharon.