The CEO Who Saved a Life and Lost His Job

  1. Task 1 (5 points): Summarize the case. Length suggestion: 1 page.
  2. Task 2 (15 points): Identify (list) the ethical issues that have arisen in this case. Please offer some details about each ethical issues (e.g. including what’s occurred, who’s affected, etc.). Length suggestion: 1 page.
  3. Task 3 (20 points): Identify (list) all of the stakeholders of the company (i.e., Chimerix) in the case, and discuss each of their viewpoints (e.g., needs, desires, concerns, costs, benefits, power, etc.). Length suggestion: 1-2 pages.
  4. Task 4 (20 points): Explain in detail which of the stakeholders should be involved and helpful to solve the ethical issues that have arisen in the case, and why, given their viewpoints. Length suggestion: 1-2 pages.
  5. Task 5 (20 points): List all of the ethical theories and principles (i.e., under the part “Principles Approach to Ethics” from Section 8.2a in Chapter 8 of the textbook) that are appropriate for solving the ethical issues in this case. Explain in detail why each principle is appropriate for solving the particular ethical issue. Length suggestion: 2 pages.