There are a number of ways by which one can examine and justify various courses of action in the theoretical situation involving the sales representative who discovers that their company’s product may be harmful. This Ethical Leadership case illustrates how there can be a backlash against whistleblowing, but it also shows that unexpected consequences can result in harm. A consequentialist might contend that blowing the whistle in that situation is not a positive thing if it results in the company going bankrupt and being unable to further research and development life- and lifestyle-saving medical treatments that people rely on.
In this latest E.G.F.G Series release, it provokes the internal question, ‘What Would You Do’?
