PYC4803
Assignment 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 785738
Due Date: 26 July 2024
QUESTION A (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Introduction
Destructive obedience occurs when individuals comply with harmful orders from authority
figures, resulting in significant negative consequences for others. This phenomenon has been
observed throughout history, such as during the Holocaust, the Rwandan Genocide, and the
Armenian Massacre. A contemporary example of destructive obedience in my society is the
compliance of healthcare workers with unsafe practices during a pandemic, leading to
widespread infection and fatalities.
Example: Compliance with Unsafe Healthcare Practices
During the recent pandemic, many healthcare workers were instructed to follow protocols that
compromised their safety and the safety of patients. In several instances, hospital
administrators, driven by resource constraints and bureaucratic pressures, mandated the reuse
of personal protective equipment (PPE) and directed staff to treat patients without adequate
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