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1 New Zealander came staggering with a body
Dumped the almost naked, barefooted Sadhu at McCoys feet and left
McCoy took his pulse; Stephen and 4 Swiss gave outer clothings
Japanese refused to transport the Sadhu down to the hut with their horse
Stephen attempted to help the Sadhu but was suffering from altitude sickness
Sherpas carried Sadhu down to a rock at 15,000 feet; Japanese gave the Sadhu food and drink
What happened high on the Himalayan pass? Describe all the people who were there. Why is the incident so important and memorable for McCoy?
Sadhu
Hindu monk Renounce material attachments, food, clothing and shelter Leaves behind all material attachments Lives in caves, forests and temples Never ending pilgrimage Rugged life (eg. early morning bath in cold mountain) Wears little or no clothing
Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_4425905_become-hindu-sadhu.html
What factors may have influenced the various hikers decisionmaking? The perception among some that the Sadhu has himself to blame for the predicament, the Sadhu was not deserving of the same solicitude due to a well-dressed Western woman, the need to clear the passage before the ice passage melted, aint my problem, or all of them?
What right does an almost naked pilgrim who chooses the wrong trail have to disrupt our lives?
Sherpas believed they could not carry a man down 1,000 feet to the hut, reclimb the slope, and get across safely before the snow melted.
What excuses did McCoy give for his actions? McCoy did not know whether the Sadhu lived or died. Should he have inquired? Give reasons for your answer.
McCoys Excuses
Everyone had sufficiently done their part Sadhu was well enough to throw rocks at a dog Reaching the summit was a once in a lifetime opportunity Stressful situation where they had prioritize climbing the summit over the Sadhu
Yes
Ethics of care
certain communities and people are more vulnerable than others, and that the non-vulnerable population should afford extra consideration to the vulnerable communities while making decisions that might affect them.
Source: http://ethicsofisl.ubc.ca/?page_id=170
No
Knowing whether the Sadhu lived or died makes no significant impact on McCoy
The moral universe of the Sadhu teaches that death is an illusion and that one is reborn in any case. The Sadhu is in this predicament because he chose this course of action. So from the Sadhus perspective, it is his karma to perish in the Himalayas, and who am I to interfere with his fate? Evaluate the moral persuasiveness of this approach.
Know about Hindu teachings Sadhu is going to be reborn anyway Sadhu voluntarily took the more dangerous route It is his fate to die
Uncertainty of the Sadhus fate Cannot interfere with his fate ? We should do what we believe in What if a dying Christian man is lying beside the Sadhu?
Do you think that the others New Zealanders, Japanese, etc. acted ethically? Analyze the conduct of the various participants in this saga.
Teleological or Deontological?
Teleological Egoism Act Utilitarianism Rule Utilitarianism Deontological Kantian ethics Veil of Ignorance
Principle
Act Utilitarianism Egoism
Reasoning
Hikers Porters Sherpas livelihood and status Promotes their long term interests reach the summit
Veil of Ignorance
What are the similarities between the ethical decision-making in the Parable of The Sadhu and the day to day decisions made in business?
Only Stephen was willing to take charge, but he could not gain adequate support from the group to care for the sadhu.
Level of Commitment
Similar to the shifting of responsibility among departments in an organization
When it got to be a bother, everyone just passed the buck to someone else and took off.
Personal Feelings
Emotivism stress influences business decision making E.g. Retrenchment to keep the company afloat
Had we mountaineers been free of stress caused by the effort and the high altitude, we might have treated the sadhu differently.
Multiculturalism
Difference in beliefs and values lead to a clash in diverse cultural preference E.g. The need to establish connections (guan xi) when working with Chinese counterparts
It is management's challenge to be sensitive to individual needs [] The cross-cultural nature of the group added a further layer of complexity.
It is clear that the author somehow feels guilty. Do you think he is guilty of ethical misconduct?
Yes
No attempts to convince anyone to stay behind to help Did not do anything to help the Sadhu
Yes
Rule Utilitarianism
Unethical to leave a dying man unattended
Kantian
Moral duty to save someone in need of help
No
Did not expect McCoy to put his life at risk Act Utilitarianism
Entire group will feel a sense of achievement for reaching the summit
how can the lessons of the Parable be effectively translated and applied in an organization that operates in Singapore?
Characteristics of Singapore
Diverse Workforce
Multicultural
Multiracial
Lessons
Organizations should have common goals and mutual understanding A leader who is able to facilitate the decision making process Rawlsian - Organizations should provide more benefits to the less advantaged
Applications
Provide environment for individual voices to be heard Organization can agree on collective/institutional ethics that employees can respect and follow
Applications
Create awareness of common prejudices and stereotypes
Embrace a multi-ethnic and multi-religious workforce
Conclusion
Conclusion
McCoy is not guilty of ethical misconduct Should have enquired about the Sadhu