Business Ethics Assignment on The Case of

“A Rape and a Murder and a Fine and a

Principle”
Submitted By
Rajdeep Pradhani (1776100)

Has this case anything to do with ethics? What ethical theory can
be related to this case? Should workstations be open late at night?
What is your view?
Ans:
Yes, this case has is related to some of the ethical theories that are
Deontological Theory, Rights Theory and Egoism Theory.
This case involves the violation of Deontology Theory as it states that
people should be treated with respect and dignity, but in this case, the
driver did not show any of these two qualities. He was very brutal and
is acceptable as a human being
This case also involves violation of the Rights Theory, as the driver
had no right to do such immoral things to a fellow human being.
Prathibha, being the victim had every right to get her justice as soon
as possible but the court delayed the proceedings and finally after 11
years, gave the judgement in favour of the victim and her family.
This case also involves Egoism Theory as the CEO only had his own
image in his mind rather than thinking about the victim and her
family. CEO Mittal did not wanted to pay the compensation fee
because he thought it would tarnish his image.
Yes, workstations should to open late at night, but only with proper
arrangements and safety measures. This will ensure more
employment, empower women and enhance the organizational image
and morale.
Does public opinion count in ethical judgment? Are law and
ethics related? What would you do differently than Mr. Mittal the
CEO?
Ans:
No, public opinion does not count in ethical judgement If ethics was
determined by mere public opinion, our moral standards would be
rendered hopelessly and unacceptably changeable, making it difficult
to be certain about what is the morally right thing to do.
A relationship exists between law and ethics. In some instances, law
and ethics overlap and what is perceived as unethical is also illegal. In
other situations, they do not overlap. In some cases, what is perceived
as unethical is still legal, and in others, what is illegal is perceived as
ethical. As a result, in today’s diverse business environment, one must
consider that law and ethics are not necessarily the same thing.
If I had been in the place of Mr. Mittal the CEO, I would have
accepted the fact that my company was at fault and would have
ensured that my employee would have got justice as soon as possible.
After that, I would have ensured future safety for my employees and
doubled the security for the women employees working late or doing
night shifts.

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