Question

Write a report that covers potential ethical and corporate responsibility issues in your

organization following issues " hospital"

1. You are a decision maker in your company. Analyze any potential ethical dilemmas.

As a decision maker, apply any four of these approaches to business ethics:

• Utilitarian

• Universalism (Deontology)

• Ethical relativism.

• Virtue ethics.

• Justice

After an evaluation of the approaches above mentioned, and the potential ethical issue

(s) what decisions should you make? Justify your answer using business ethics

concepts (600 to 800 words)

Answer 1

Ethical and corporate responsibility issues in a hospital need to be addressed carefully. Some ethical issues that need to be considered during hospital governance are ,upholding basic human rightsand values.Along with human rights it is the social responsibility of the hospital's management team to protect the surrounding environment and beings. Following all the laws and regulations conferred by the administration is also a part of the social responsibity of the hospital governance.The hospital governance is responsible for putting up the ethical issues and addressing them individually, considering the time and situation that exists.One must also see to it that the sentiments of the inviduals are not hurt. Also the uplifting of society's values, beliefs are morals should be on the forefront.

Some potential ethical dilemmas in hospital include:

• Informed consent:At times the patient and the patient's families will not be aware of the risks involved post procedures or surgeries, even though the consent is obtained. They refuse to agree upon that they were explained by the nurse or the doctor about the risks involved and prognosis.
• Disclosing the disease condition to relatives: This is another dilemma that has existed for ages. For example:If a patient is tested positive for HIV, then he/she would not like their spouses or family members to know about it because they would judge them.But as ahealthcare professional if we think about the health safety of the spouse we will have to disclose the matter.here lies te dilemma.if we do that we would be breaking patient's privacy and rights.
• Do not resuscitate is another ethical dilemma in healthcare.

As a decision maker I would make sure that all the business ethics are upheld in my organisation especially ,Utilitarian,Universalism,Virtue ethics,Justice.

• Utilitarian:As a decison maker of my organisation I would see to it that the morality of the organisation is maintained throughout. Fostering to the happiness and well being of the employees and all the stakeholders will be the goal to be achieved.
• Universalism:Building the same morale within the organisation and treating each one fairly should be the motive under this business ethic.As a decision maker I would make decisons within the the organisation keeping in mind the betterment of all the employees and righful stakeholders of my organisation.
• Virtue Ethics: Good virtues create a powerful organisation. As manager or decision maker it's extremely importantant to uphold virtues like honesty, compassion, generosity, integrity etc.One must ensure to reward their employees who follow such virtues in work ethics in their organisation.This in turn would develop a strong sense of virtue ethics within your organisation and moreover motivate others to work accordingly.
• Justice:This is important human value that has to be a part of any business ethics.No business without fairness.So as a decision maker be aware of your rights and never step back to fight for your rights and obtain justice.At the same time follow the nominal laws associated with the organisation. Update yourself and the stakeholders about the revised legal implications. By following the apt rules give justice to others and also be rightful in obtaining justice whenever required.
• After a detailed evaluation of all the above business ethics I would ensure all the policies and protocols adhere to the above said business ethics. May it be marketing or financial management or any other department it will be the sole responsibility of the manager or head of the organisation to implement these, business ethics in a sophisticated manner.
• Conduct frequent audits and departmental visits to ensure all things are working fine.
• Take patient feedbacks and address the complaints to work more on the patient satisfaction.
• Conduct awareness programmes on the topics related to business ethics and corporate social responsibity every 6 months.