Philosophy
Define the problem. The problem in Ansel’s (2015) article is about the pitfalls or downsides of just-in-time scheduling (that is, using computerized workplace optimization system to the disadvantaged of employees). Accordingly, a computer algorithm creates an employee’s schedule based on a number of factors, such as demands from customers for products and services, peak or low season, weather, inter alia.
Identify the goal to be achieved. The goal that the Ansel (2015) reported is the work destabilization to stabilization of part-time and low-income workers beneficial for them, their employers, and taxpayers.
List all possible solutions to the problem. All possible solutions include, but are not limited to the following (Berzai, 2012): One, treating fairly most, if not all, people by considering their welfare. Second, doing unto others what is best for the whole community. Third, conducting research and implementing policies for the maximum benefits of all concerned. Fourth, respecting employees-employers’ rights without impinging on anyone’s rights.
Evaluate each alternative to determine which one best meets the requirements of the situation. As I evaluated each alternative, one that best meets the situational requirements is conducting research and implementing identified best practices regarding employee-employer workplace gains. It would then most likely bring about a research finding concerning employees and employers as treating each other justly. Employees and employers would then have the best benefit for themselves and society. For instance, children’s parents will have standard earnings at a regular monthly basis.
Identify the one course of action that is most likely to produce the desired consequences within the constraints of the situation. Protecting everyone’s rights is one course of action most likely to bring the desired result despite the situational constraints. Even when the research finding Joan Williams and Susan Lambert would have limitations and delimitations, the research undertaking itself would most likely offer “some telling answers” (Ansel, 2015). An instance of this is when some companies will not follow suit even when they are already following workplace policies, but not mostly beneficial for their workers. Nonetheless, what would be best for employees and employers alike sums up all the concerns.
Make a commitment to the choice and implement it. At the end of the day, if I am a lawmaker or concerned government agencies about employee-employer’s welfare, I should find ways to safeguard both their rights, not as a choice, but as a committed policy maker.
References
Ansel, B. (2015, January 27). The pitfalls of just-in-time-scheduling. Retrieved from The Washington Center for Equitable Growth : http://equitablegrowth.org/pitfalls-just-time-scheduling/
Berzai, L. (2012, June 22). Ethical Decision Making and the IT Professional. Retrieved from Association of Information Technology Professionals: http://aitp.org/news/95365
