“Sarah was recently promoted to a managerial position at her industrial engineering company. With her new position, she is now responsible for overseeing the company’s production factory, meaning approximately 50 factory workers now report to her. Although Sarah previously worked as an engineer and does not have any experience running a factory, she is excited to begin her new position”.

“At the end of her first day, Sarah is confused to see her factory workers continuing to work well past the end of their 8-hour shift. She then goes to the factory supervisor (who reports to her) to express concern because the factory does not have the budget to pay so many workers overtime. The supervisor smiles at Sarah and explains that the factory meets production goals by making the factory workers work off the clock. The workers are well aware of this expectation and went along with it in order to keep their jobs. Sarah is shocked to learn this illegal practice had become part of the company culture, but the supervisor explains that the company’s CEO (who is Sarah’s boss) is well aware of this expectation” (Bartlett, Markkula)

1. Introduction to the case / scenario

Introduce the ethical issue in the case/scenario, and the related context

2. Identification of ethical values

Identify at least 2 key ethical values related to the scenario and explain their relevance to the case. Use peer reviewed academic sources.

3. Analysis of ethical issues using ethical theories framework

Conduct an ethical analysis using ethical theories framework (consequence, duty, contract and character based theories). Use ethical principles from these theories, apply it to the scenario, and conduct your analysis. Arguments need to be stated clearly and backed up using peer-reviewed sources.

4. Discussion of your findings

Discuss your findings here in detail. What would be your final decision? Explain why this is the best decision. Justify from ethical perspective

5. Conclusion

Provide a summary of your work here. No new information should be included in the conclusion.