The ethical implications of the scenario, how to solve them and the necessary ethical theories of the same
The implications of this scenario have a significant impact as it tends to undermine the social compact the Company has with its stockholders, the consumers and the entire society. Though the CEO promises a salary increment, agreeing to the request of the company CEO goes against the conduct of ethics and social responsibility that requires a company to do the right thing and avoid illegal actions to make more money (Guthrie, 2012). From the perspective of social ethics, the action is highly unethical and does not embody the virtues of honesty, morals, and reputation. Furthermore, it fails to uphold ...