look at this dilemma from the Egoism perspective. An Egoist believes that they should make decisions that maximize their own self-interest; egoists are naturally unethical. (Ferrel & Fraedrich, 1997, p. 54) Sandy would again, overlook the increase in injuries, and the improper disposal of toxic wastes. She would also have no problem with changing the figures on quality-control reports, or with the fact there were teams using procured software from a competitor to reduce their production time. She would overlook all of these things, but for a different reasons; As an Egoist, Sandy is out for herself and is really not worried about John or the production workers jobs. She is worried that if she loses her job, she will not be able to find another one because of how hard it is to find work during a recession. Plus, with Sandys acute asthma problems, she does not want to leave Arizona to find work. Even if she were able to find a job in Arizona, it is possible she would not find medical insurance that would cover her asthma treatments. Even though Sandy has come to the same decision as the previous perspective, Sandy is acting out this way only because it is in her best interest.Looking at this dilemma in an Enlightened Egoists perspective, Sandy would have to overlook the increase in injuries, and the improper disposal of toxic wastes. An Enlightened Egoist takes a long-range perspective and allows for the well being of others, although their own self-interest remains paramount. (Ferrel & Fraedrich, 1997, p. 54) As an Enlightened Egoist she does not want anyone to lose his or her job but more importantly she wants to keep hers. Plus, Sandy does not want to look bad. Up until now she has had an excellent performance record, and you heard John, he said if she continued this type of performance, she would probably be a plant manager in three to six years. (Ferrel & Fraedrich, 1997, p. 62) If she does not modify the figures on th...
