The Bottle Shock Consecise: The Bottle Shock Exercise

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Why did the process occur as it did and where there situations where individuals in the group acted in ways that were ethically questionable?

Introduction The bottle shock exercise is a way to test our individual ethical codes, but what is ethically questionable behavior? By the dictionary definition ethically questionable behavior is “pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.” But what is an ethically questionable behavior to me? By acting in ways that purposely hurt, deceive or victimize to gain personal advantage. In this essay, I will go through what the bottle shock assignment was; how I arrived at the decision I was willing to sign my name off on. I will …show more content…

According to the information provided approximately 22 million of the plant’s baby bottles were recalled in the USA with Canada following closely behind and it is estimated that 40% of the bottles are still at the distribution stage while the remaining 60% have already been purchased; as well as last years reporting of $28 million positive cash flow and a 28% return on investment. Combining this information with the conflicting information given to each of the managers made it very difficult to achieve a unanimous agreement. Even though senior leadership team suggested three problem solvers and freedom to suggest other options if they were realistic and reasonable it was hard to find common group between the 7 members. Each member gave compelling arguments as to why it was prudent to unanimously agree on their resolver. Some of the managers making this decision displayed unethical behaviors however these managers behaved unethically in order to get an ethical outcome. In the end, we essentially agreed on option number1 that the senior leadership presented us with; to redesign the product, using different plastic, and upgrade the manufacturing plant. This decision went against my boss’s wishes as well as the wishes of my Financial-controlling role; I, however, felt it was justified because the needs and well-being of many were met which falls within my ethical

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