Discussion:
- Apple and the FBI have two separate incidences where the FBI has asked Apple to break into an iPhone in a terrorist investigation where that phone may contain information that could prevent another terrorist attack. For purposes of this discussion, you are Tim Cook and you must decide how to respond to the FBI’s latest request. Falling back on his business studies, Mr. Cook applies utilitarianism to analyze what his decision should be.
- Who are the stakeholders in this and how might they be affect by Apple’s decision?
- What decision benefits the greatest number of these stakeholders?
- Do you agree with the decision that utilitarianism leads you to? Why or why not?
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Please use the references below thanks
The Business Ethics Workshop (2012) Washington, DC: The Saylor Foundation
- Chapter 3: Theories of Consequence Ethics: Traditional Tools for Making Decisions in Business When the Ends Justify the Means (pages 91-125)
- Utilitarianism
The Business Ethics Workshop (2012) Washington, DC: The Saylor Foundation
- Chapter 4: Theories Responding to the Challenge of Cultural Relativism (pages 137-176)
- Aristotle & Virtue Theory
- Kantian Ethics in a Nutshell: The Moral Philosophy of Immanuel Kant
[For additional information on ethical theories, see Course Resources under Content]
Theme 2: Ethical Issues Surrounding Banking & Investment Activity
- The two-year Wells Fargo horror story just won’t end
- U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for “Tippee” Insider Trading Liability
- 60 Minutes Flash Boys – High Frequency Trading
- Socially-Responsible Investing for Long Term Safety and Returns: Tom Van Dyck at TEDxNewWallStreet
- Why Creating Wealth Is Not Exploitative
- What’s in a Name? Regulation Best Interest v. Fiduciary
