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Ethical Dilemma Engagement Exercise

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Q This exercise challenges you to apply the Systematic Ethical Decision Making Model in Chapter 5. Use the "Trust Fund Disbursement" "mini-case" below for this assignment: TRUST FUND DISBURSEMENT ETHICAL DILEMMA CASE.pdf Read the relevant portions of Chapter 5 multiple times, especially the application of this framework to the Volkswagen case, prior to attempting this exercise. Also be sure to watch “Tips for Applying Table 5.3” Video. The powerpoint presentation associated with this video is below: Ch. 5 Special Lecture - the Rational Decision Making Module.pptx You MUST follow and show your analysis process and decisions for all steps in the model. The steps are stated on pages 16-19 of this powerpoint. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY TWO POSSIBLE OPTIONS FOR ACTION AND FOLLOW ALL THE STEPS IN THE ANALYSIS FOR EACH OPTION. Be sure to clearly identify the options you are considering in a narrative and then for each, ask and answer first, who the stakeholders? and then the questions applying the 6 ethical theories. For each of the questions give enough of an explanation so that is it clear you understand the theoretical model being applied in the question. As a final step, summarize the "yes" and "no" responses and use that tally to identify the decision your analysis points to as the most ethical and state why. The word document below, which includes the questions and summary tips for decision-making can also help you with your analysis: Ethical Dilemma Questions & tips for decision-making.docx This assignment is worth 40 points based on full and clear application of the model (see grading rubric), following all steps correctly and reaching a logical decision. There is no one right answer to this dilemma, the important learning is in application of the model to reach a reasoned analysis and supported decision.

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I would disperse the money for the operation of the second husband of the deceased woman. This would be the first option of action which could be taken by me because of the deceased woman’s desire to provide monetary benefits to the second husband after her death. That is why she had made the second husband to be the primary beneficiary of the trust fund and not the son of the deceased woman. The second option considered by me would be to not disperse the money for the operation of the second husband of the deceased woman. This is because there would not be any money left from the trust fund of the deceased woman to pay for the son’s education after paying for operation of the second husband