Question

Suppose that you are the supervisor of Mr Dudley Tryhard and that you both work for the Australian Public Service. Dudley is keen to explore the possibility of employing his daughter, a suitably qualified and experienced lawyer, to work in his team. Be prepared to apply Ruggiero’s four step approach in order to help Dudley think through the ethical issues.

Answer 1

Ruggiero's Ethical four step approach helps to resolve the conflict resolution methodology regarding the professionalism. Therefore, the course of this well-known approach in professional life can be raised under various points.

Step 1 : Present situation Ethical question Discussion:: To take daughter of Dudley as team member, all requirement of the job, legal requirements and experience.

Step 2 : Analysis Discussion of the ethical dilemma: Analysis at the ethical level (requirements and judging, reasoning) of the job. Various options available and availability of various candidates. Educational and professional requirements fulfillment.

Step 3 : Alternatives Discussion of different solutions: Appraisal and interviews of the available options/candidates. The judgement of the job requirements fulfilment and the conclusions drawn out.

Step 4 : Result of the discussion : Selection of the appropriate candidates. If possible the daughter of Dudley should be appointed if fulfils the requirements of the job and clears the interview.

Through the four step ethical analysis, the appointment of the daughter of Dudley is ethically approved.

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