Discussion Post: Borland Case Baseline Ethics
• Briefly summarize the Borland Case.
• Clearly identify and discuss each of the Four Levels of Ethical Issues from your reading in the Human Relations text that are present in the Borland case.
o In your analysis, be sure to discuss how the players, in this case, were impacted at each of the four levels.
• What do you think about Kahn's actions? Do his actions amount to shrewd business, deception, or both?
• Some might argue that since everyone "won" in the end, Kahn's decision was ethical. Do you agree? Why or why not?
• Review the Ted Talk Our Buggy Moral Code. What is a personal fudge factor? Does Kahn's actions in the Borland case violate your personal fudge factor? Why or Why not?
• If you were Kahn, what might have been some ways to achieve the same outcome but in a more ethical manner? How do these approaches take into account the four levels of ethical issues from your reading?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.