Group 5

The author Bowen McCoy, is on a nepal hike as part of a sabbatical program that Morgan stanley has adopted Halfway through the Himalayan part of the trip, he and his team need to cross an 18000 ft high pass to reach the village of Muklinath They set up camp at 15,500 ft. to rest when..

Why was ethical decision making not possible in the sadhu situation?

No consensus and no cohesion among the group Cultural diversity of the group adding to the complexity No leader and little sense of purpose All mountaineers under physical and mental stress The group reacted instinctively as individuals

Moral dilemmas are highly ambiguous Most individuals tend to choose the most convenient option, which is generally not ethical In retrospect we always defend our actions, since acceptance of a wrongdoing elicits guilt and remorse Not all ethical dilemmas have a right solution

An organization can successfully pursue business ethics when: Managers

agree on a process for dealing with moral dilemmas are in touch with their own core beliefs and beliefs of

others are decisive and can take a tough stand in ambiguity and under stress

A strong value system is in place that transcends the value system of the managers(that goes beyond profitability) and people throughout the organization accept these values Both business and cultural goals are followed

Has a strong leader It does not supress individuality Has a tradition that encourages freedom of enquiry Supports personal values Has a focused sense of direction that fulfill the need for individuality and prosperity of the group

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