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Ethical Decision Making Scenarios

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Your immdediate supervisory authority had taken some decisions regarding the setting up of a project which has run into heavy revenue losses. The higher authorities have set up a three member committee to enquire into the matter which has called you for your deposition. Your boss wants you to justify the stand taken by him. He is likely to remain your boss for at least one more year. You would,

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give a fair account of what had happened, which is likely to result in his implication, but is surely to adversely affect your personal relations with him.

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Rationale/ Reasoning
Giving a correct deposition is the best course of action. This is essential as truth must be upheld. Besides, you could also be implicated with your boss if you do not give a truthful deposition.
Giving an ambivalent reply may save you from the embarrassment of implicating your boss, but reflects your lack of desire to uphold the truth.

Principles/ Values tested
Conviction and desire to uphold the truth despite odds.

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