4. Ethical decision making
Case study – Sharon’s choice
Option 1: Refuse Kit’s request and report to the bank
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Professional / Trade-related / Company code of conduct
- ● Pass.
Legal requirements
- ● Pass.
Uncompromising self values
- ● Pass.
Sunshine test
- ● Pass.
Analysis
- ● Sharon sets a good example of observing self values like honesty and fairness in the face of an ethical dilemma. While Kit tries to swerve Sharon with friendship and advantages, Sharon still sticks to her integrity, rejects Kit’s offer and reports the matter to the management and the ICAC in accordance with the code of conduct.
- ● Although Kit comes under ICAC investigation as a result, Sharon helps stop Kit from committing serious wrongdoing and prevents the problem from worsening. She should therefore feel no qualms about explaining her choice to third parties.