Assignment_Parable of Sadhu

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An Assignement on

Business & Managerial Ethics

Application of Theory of constraintsOn Parable of Sadhu case

By Prashant Prakash (75)

Ramchandra Chikhalagi (83)Sudhir Kumar (101)Balu Sukate (103)

Sunit Mhasade (105)Mrunal Hadke (123)


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ContentsThe Case in brief Evaporating Cloud Tree (ECT)Un-Desirable Effects (UDE) ListCurrent Reality Tree (CRT)Future Reality Logic Tree (FRT)Basic QuestionsConclusion


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Case FactsBased on a real life incident that happened withBowen H. McCoy, MD of Morgan Stanley Participated in the sabbatical program of

six monthsOn a trip to Himalaya for 60 daysMet with people from other countries


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Encounter with SadhuOne of the New Zealander found an Indian SaThe Sadhu was shivering & suffering fromHypothermia

Everybody has contributed in reviving the SadHowever, nobody took complete responsibilitythe Sadhus well being


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Stephens ArgumentsEach did their bit as long as it was convenient, thpassed on the buck to others.

Ponders about how different the action would have been- Had the person been a well dressed Asian or aWoman


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McCoys Views At first, McCoy was defensive to Stephens argument

Things like Stress, Once in a lifetime opportunity wehis excuses

But later on, he realized how they had walked by anethical dilemma without appropriate action


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Ethical DilemmaIndividual Ethics Vs Group Ethics Applicability of Rule based Ethical Theory Implementing Ethics in Corporate World


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Individual Vs GroupEvery person did their bit for the SadhuHowever, no one ensured the ultimate well being the Sadhu Where does the ethical responsibility of an indiviendIs there something called collective or institutionresponsibility?


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Ethics in WorkplaceHow to ensure collaborative effort towards end goSynchronizing individual efforts with collective vReaching consensus and selecting a leader in crusituationHow to ensure groups support?


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Evaporating Cloud Tree (ECT)

Provide pto

Proceeex

Take Sadhu 1000 ft below forrehabilitation and come

back

Cross valley before sunrise

Reach to peak of Mountain

(D) Pre(B) Requirements

(A) Objectives

Assumptions

Conflicts(C) (D)

No health deterioration after 2000

expedition Have adequate resources


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Un-Desirable Effects (UDE) Lis1. Privatization of self achievements2. Strong Morale Dilemma3. Lack of Leadership4. Lack of vision5. Lack of shouldering responsibility 6. Delayed realization (Regret)7. Cultural difference

8. Lack of unity 9. Option to pass the buck10. Lack of support from peers/colleagues11. Absence of intra team work12. Absence of planning13. No immediate response to situation

14. No intra team nconsensus


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Current Reality Tree (CRT)

1. Privatization of self achievements

8. Lack of Unity

2. Strong Moraledilemma

9. Option to pass thebuck

3. Lack of leadership

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4. Lack of vision1

5. Lack of shoulderingresponsibility

12. Absence of planning

6. Delayed Realization

13. No immediateresponse to situation

14. No intra teamconsensus


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Future Reality Logic Tree (FRT)Reach a common consensus

Empathy

Amicable relations

Regain of lost trust

People would appraise othersself esteem

Strong team and reducedfrictions among overall teams

No common consensusPersonal Interest Lack o


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Basic Questions

What to changeIndividual goalsPrioritization of self interest

What to change to

Ethical goalsHow to change

Building a strong team attitudeRealization of self esteem among team


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ConclusionThe case is not between actions that are right and those that are wrbetween actions that are merely okay and those that are excellentThe Sadhu parable brings into relief our notions, about the differecharacters of persons, rather than our justifications of the moral actions.In a complex business situation, the individual requires & de

support of the groupIf such support is provided, a person has a stake in the success of t

It will also direct & focus each member of the team & benefit the whole.


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