20 Sep Using the Parable of the Talents

Write two Discussion/Opinion Paragraphs to lead case analysis:

Paragraph 1:
-Using the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) give an example of legitimate and an example of illegitimate, organizational influence over the individual.
-Privacy is widely acknowledged to be a fundamental right.  Explain, however, why the right to privacy is not an absolute value.  Provide an example to support your answer and relate to the reading assignments for this week. Please cite sources.
Paragraph 2:
-Whistle-blowing is often looked down upon because of culture and upbringing.  Whistle-blowing, however, is morally justified if it meets certain criteria according to our text.  What is a key lesson to be learned from the example of the cashier at a truck stop who is asked by her manager to provide the truckers with phony chits so they can get a larger reimbursement from their companies?  Should the cashier report this incident to his/her supervisor?  Why or why not?

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Read case 5.2 (attached). The Case analysis must be formatted using the 7-step model in case analysis (example also attached–Handout 1C):
Step 1: Facts and Assumptions
Step 2: Ethical Issues:
Step 3: Primary Stakeholders
Step 4: Alternative Actions
Step 5: Ethics of Alternatives
Step 6: Practical Constraints
Step 7: Actions to be Taken

You are also expected to employ the following theories as appropriate:
-utilitarianism,
-justice and love,
-rights or deontological/formal (Rawls or Kant),
-egoism
-relativism and conventional ethics.