HRM3704 ASSIGNMENT 02 S1:2021
Question 1
1.1
Element Description Explanation on the case
study
utilitarianism Teleological theory An inexperienced employee
stresses the consequences will be appointed for the
which result from an action or position and the recruitment
practice and selection will be unfair
which can cause future
problems in the
organisation. The CEO’s son
will be appointed for the
position he did not qualify or
apply for.
Kant’s Deontological theories of ethics The HR officer has to ensure
categorical stress the importance of an that the recruitment and
individual’s duty towards others, selection process are
imperative rather than consequences. executed according to the
policy requirements, fairly
and without nepotism
Rights The CEO’s is taking the
HRM’s rights from her.
Justice The notion of justice is expressed Appointing the CEO’s son
in terms of fairness and equality will be executed unfairly as
and is divided into distributive,
procedural, retributive and he does not qualify for the
Question 1
1.1
Element Description Explanation on the case
study
utilitarianism Teleological theory An inexperienced employee
stresses the consequences will be appointed for the
which result from an action or position and the recruitment
practice and selection will be unfair
which can cause future
problems in the
organisation. The CEO’s son
will be appointed for the
position he did not qualify or
apply for.
Kant’s Deontological theories of ethics The HR officer has to ensure
categorical stress the importance of an that the recruitment and
individual’s duty towards others, selection process are
imperative rather than consequences. executed according to the
policy requirements, fairly
and without nepotism
Rights The CEO’s is taking the
HRM’s rights from her.
Justice The notion of justice is expressed Appointing the CEO’s son
in terms of fairness and equality will be executed unfairly as
and is divided into distributive,
procedural, retributive and he does not qualify for the
