Virtue Ethics: A Case Study

This is the appropriate theory because it stands to define Tim Cook as a person. Applying another character theory such as the ethics of care, which exemplifies the character traits of men as less caring and strategic to aid in achieving their goals (Hartman, 2015). This theory makes men appear as impersonal characters, which is not the case when it comes to Tim Cook. His character is on the contrary, as he has shown concern and care for Apple Inc.’s employees and customers. He, therefore, does not fit into this theory. The other theory of virtue ethics, which is the agent-based theory, is also not applicable to Tim Cook. The people that subscribe to the agent-based theory base their moral choices on those of other people (Trevino & Nelson,