Feuerstein's Decision

1. What do you think of Feuerstein’s decision? What would you have done had you been in his position?

The decision that Feuerstein made is very bold and reasonable. His decision was for the good of his own employees. Through his decision he showed that he is a man of his word, that he would not abandon his employees no matter what, especially since his firm is one of the major sources of the town’s livelihood. Should I have faced the same circumstances, I would have done exactly what Feuerstein has done, because it is the right and moral thing to do.

2. What facts would be helpful as make your judgments about Feuerstein?

The firm’s legacy is one of the facts that is very helpful in this decision, since the firm is the only one that survived in the vicinity. The welfare of the employees must also be taken into consideration, because all of the employees are going to be affected by the decision.

3. How many different ethical values are involved in the situation? What kind of man is Feuerstein? How would you describe his actions after the fire? Can you describe the man and his actions without using ethical or evaluative words?

There are a number of ethical values involved, such as loyalty, integrity, and fairness. Feuerstein is a man with all the aforementioned ethical values. Without waiting for the smoldering factory to die, he already decided to stick with the location rather than to relocate and cut costs or retire.

4. Whose interest should Feuerstein consider in making the decision? How many different people did the fire and the decision affect?

The employees, the suppliers, customers, the townspeople, and all of the people who are affiliated with the firm are essential for the decision making process of Feuerstein.

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