The Spirit Club Case
RESOLVED: She should talk to Matt first, but if he refuses to pay back the club’s money, she should turn to an administrator in the Student Activities Office for help.
1. What is at stake for the key parties, including those who disagree with you? What is important to them?
The key stakeholders are Erica, Matt, and all present and future members of the Spirit Club. Erica is the protagonist and she needs to decide to either talk to Matt about the missing club money or remain silent to maintain her friendship with Matt. Her decision puts their friendship at stake if she decides to confront Matt or report him. Matt is responsible for paying back money from the T-shirt sales; however, he might want to keep the money for himself. Matt is a stakeholder since his reputation and academic record would be at stake if he does not return the money and Erica decides to inform an administrator in the school. The Spirit Club and all its members are also at stake because they would have less funds if Erica decides to remain silent. In addition, the money used to buy T-shirts were originally from all the members in the …show more content…
What are the main arguments you are trying to counter? That is, what are the reasons and rationalizations you need to address?
First, Erica’s friendship with Matt is at stake, and she may value their friendship over giving back money that belongs to the club. This analysis is similar to a cost-benefit analysis supported by utilitarian, Mill and Bentham. In addition, her friendship with Matt allows in-group favoritism to affect her decision. Second, Matt may think that this is just a small amount of money and he would not be caught if no one discovers it. However, he would be on a slippery slope, which may greatly reduce his ability to make ethical decisions in the future.
3. What arguments or levers can you use to influence those who disagree with you? What is your most powerful and persuasive response to the reasons and rationalizations you need to
1. What is at stake for the key parties, including those who disagree with you? What is important to them?
The key stakeholders are Erica, Matt, and all present and future members of the Spirit Club. Erica is the protagonist and she needs to decide to either talk to Matt about the missing club money or remain silent to maintain her friendship with Matt. Her decision puts their friendship at stake if she decides to confront Matt or report him. Matt is responsible for paying back money from the T-shirt sales; however, he might want to keep the money for himself. Matt is a stakeholder since his reputation and academic record would be at stake if he does not return the money and Erica decides to inform an administrator in the school. The Spirit Club and all its members are also at stake because they would have less funds if Erica decides to remain silent. In addition, the money used to buy T-shirts were originally from all the members in the …show more content…
What are the main arguments you are trying to counter? That is, what are the reasons and rationalizations you need to address?
First, Erica’s friendship with Matt is at stake, and she may value their friendship over giving back money that belongs to the club. This analysis is similar to a cost-benefit analysis supported by utilitarian, Mill and Bentham. In addition, her friendship with Matt allows in-group favoritism to affect her decision. Second, Matt may think that this is just a small amount of money and he would not be caught if no one discovers it. However, he would be on a slippery slope, which may greatly reduce his ability to make ethical decisions in the future.
3. What arguments or levers can you use to influence those who disagree with you? What is your most powerful and persuasive response to the reasons and rationalizations you need to