f benevolence and caring are non-existent. The fact that in the past a white male could graduate from high school, be trained and progress through the ranks no longer applied. Now women were hired that had MBA’s and new technicians at the data center were highly skilled already before being hired.Management at First Central believed that their employees benefit package was excellent. They thought that the profit-sharing plan was highly valued and appreciated, especially by the older employees. While it was highly valued by most employees it was not the only thing that they valued. Since most of the employees had relatives that worked at the auto plant they were well aware of the economic benefits. The bank was negligent in realizing this fact. The bank failed to take into account that the teachers and professors of the local college secured substantial pay increases as a result of collective bargaining. In the unionizing effort the bank exhibited some questionable tactics as was stated earlier. The bank failed to follow the virtue of respect when it confiscated the original union membership cards. Regardless of the fact that the cards were found on company property, the employees had a right to be informed of an alternate means of representation. This also brings in the virtue of fairness. In an electioneering campaign persuasion is ethical. Methods and political means must be scrupulous. But, First Central overstepped the boundaries in the question and answer sessions. Some of the statements that were made were falsehoods. Also, Kramer, in his first letter made false statements that were meant to coerce the employees.Part III:The utilitarian approach and virtue ethics are similar in that they both can lead to the happiness of people. The virtue of benevolence is consistent with the cost-benefit analysis in regards of the greatest good for the most people. Beyond this there is no conflict between the two, but this is where the sim...
