Charley has been instructed by his boss, Ann, to cut expenses at the factory he
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Question
Charley has been instructed by his boss, Ann, to cut expenses at the factory he manages. He is trying to achieve the requested cost savings while also acting ethically. If Charley considers solely how a proposed cost-cutting measure would be viewed if described in a story written by a careful and intelligent reporter and appearing prominently in the newspaper, what ethics test is Charley using?
a. The Wall Street Journal test.
b. The Blanchard/Peale test
c. The Drucker model.
d. None of the above.
Could you please explain the reason briefly why you choose this option? Thank you
Explanation / Answer
option b is correct.
Blanchard and Peale Three Part Test
1. Is it legal? 2. Is it balanced? 3. How does it make me feel?
Is it legal?-look to positive law both inside and outside the company
Is it balanced?-examines the ethical value of fairness
How does it make me feel?- examines the physical impact of the decision. Personalizing the business choice
in this test he is able to consider the ethical values as well as personalize the cost cutting decision.