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Essay / Analyze "Helping Molly" using the four ethical principles...
IntroductionIn the "Helping Molly" scenario, the teacher is faced with a number of ethical issues that need to be resolved. The main ethical question that this essay will attempt to deconstruct using the four ethical frameworks is whether to accept or refuse to help the McJacks promote their fast food chain and receive a donation of instruments, even if their promotion contradicts the school health program. Another underlying ethical problem is that of discrimination. McJacks stipulated that Molly should not be involved in promotional photos because her "large build" does not fit the image the company is trying to project. Consequentialism Consequentialism focuses on the consequences, outcomes, and outcomes of an action. (Holsinger, 2009) The idea is to eliminate negative consequences to make the best possible decision. (Gensler, 2009) Selfishness: Selfishness is based on the idea that a person should do what is in their own best interest. It’s about thinking about the consequences of an action, considering only how it benefits them the most. (Kay, 1997) In this scenario, the best outcome for the teacher would be to not be held responsible for the decision to accept or decline the gift and promotion proposal. The teacher is thus able to avoid any repercussions that may result from the decision. To achieve this result, the teacher must entrust the decision to other stakeholders involved in the scenario, such as the principal, parents (IARD associations). , and other personnel.Altruism: Altruism is when a person considers the consequences in terms of benefit to others involved and sacrifice of self-interest. (Smith, 2003 - 2010) In this case, the following stakeholders should be considered: Molly: Th...... middle of article......p://www.jcu.edu /philosophy/Gensler/exercise.htmGensler, H. J. (2009). Web exercises on Gensler's philosophy. Retrieved July 15, 2010 from Ethics 11 - Nonconsequentialism: http://www.jcu.edu/philosophy/Gensler/et/et-11-00.htm Holsinger, K. (November 27, 2009). Consequentialist and non-consequentialist theories of ethics. Retrieved July 15, 2010, from http://darwin.eeb.uconn.edu/eeb310/lecture-notes/value-ethics/node3.htmlKay, CD (January 20, 1997). Varieties of selfishness. Retrieved July 15, 2010 from http://webs.wofford.edu/kaycd/ethics/egoism.htmSmith, S. (2003 - 2010). What is altruism. Retrieved July 15, 2010 from WiseGeek.com: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-altruism.htmUnited Nations. (1948, December 10). The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Waller, B.N. (1995-2010). Consider ethics: theory, readings and contemporary issues. Pearson Education.