1. How does the behavior in this case reveal unknowingly a lack of ethics?
2. What alternatives might Moseley have had in this scenario using the steps of "business pragmatism?"
3. What issues would Moseley need to actually analyze using "outcome-based ethical principles," in order to made his decision to report Herzog’s behavior or not? Discuss and list the risks involved for Moseley as well as all benefits.
4. In viewing the stated facts and circumstances in this case, and using "duty-based ethical principles," what would help lead Moseley to actually disclose/tell about Herzog’s behavior?

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Answer: 1. Does his actions matches his thoughts .2 How do you reward loyalty? 3. How do you handle whistle blowers? 4. Do you over-promise? 5. How much business do you get by word of mouth?

2. Pragmatism is widely considered a virtue in business, but it is in fact a perilous approach, antithetical to long-term profitability. Pragmatism does have a positive connotation: it appeals to business people because they associate it with being practical and getting things done, which is a goal of business.

B. Possibly Moseley would have used the following steps listed below

1. Inquiry 2. Discussion 3.Evaluation

3.outcome-based ethical principles-Ethics based upon the consequences of action taken or foresworn, without regard to any underlying concept of duty or morality.

b. The major issues are A. Informed consent, b) Beneficence- Do not harm c) Respect for anonymity and confidentiality d) Respect for privacy.

Duty-based ethics teaches that some acts are right or wrong because of the sorts of things they are, and people have a duty to act accordingly, regardless of the good or bad consequences that may be produced.

1. It can be opposed to duty.

2. It can be in accordance with duty, but performed for other reasons entirely.

3. It can be in accordance with duty, where we recognize and do it because it is what's required, but where we also have other inclinations at work. 4. It can be performed “from duty”, where we have no inclination whatsoever to do it other than the fact that it is out duty.

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