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HRM3704 Assignment 5 2023
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HRM3704 Assignment 5 2023
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1HRM3704 Assignment 5 2023
Contents
1. Introduction.
2. Conclusion.
3. Question 1- categorical imperative and justice.
4. Question 2- agency duties, challenges for the company.
Introduction
An agency problem is a conflict of interest inherent in any relationship where one party is
expected to act in the best interest of another. In these questions below it seems that
employees are acting in their own interests and not for the growth of the company.
Conclusion
The moral theory of ubuntu has been evident to be a failure in all of the questions
discussed. The way people carried themselves without the values, responsibilities and
characteristics of respect and cooperation. Acts of irresponsibility, corruption, and conflicts
of interest for example have been dominant in the trends of the questions discussed.
Therefore, followed by unfair human behaviour by how each person behaved in situations.
Question 1
1.1
Utilitarianism: From a utilitarian perspective, the interview committee's decision to appoint
the candidate despite her fraudulent qualifications may be justified if it results in the
greatest overall happiness or benefit for the greatest number of people involved. In this
case, the committee may argue that appointing the candidate would prevent negative
consequences for the high-profile politician, the university, and the candidate herself.
However, this decision may also harm the reputation of the Department of Basic Education,
undermine the trust of the public in the education system, and be unfair to other qualified
candidates who were not given the opportunity.
Kant's categorical imperative: From a Kantian perspective, the interview committee's
decision to appoint the candidate despite her fraudulent qualifications would be considered
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