Kayla Generis
In this paper I will discuss a personal work related situation in which I had to make a choice based on moral theory and what I believed to be the right thing to do in the moment. In this situation, I was at fault for making a huge mistake at work. I believe in doing the right thing, regardless of punishment. I kept this clearly in mind in the process of making my decision to come forward and confess to making the mistake even though I was very clear in understanding in what my consequences would be. This is closely related to the ethical views of Immanuel Kant as described in Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals. Throughout my argument, I will use Kant’s views along with my own in order to prove the fact that turning myself in to my boss was the right choice to make in this situation. This particular topic is relevant not only based on what we are learning in class, but in the work force and society in general as well. Many times we are faced with dishonest individuals being the root cause of altercations in the work force. If I were to not come forward and take responsibility for my actions no matter the consequences, than the entire staff would have faced punishment and I would not have continued on in life with a good will. If everyone were to follow the philosophy of Kant than our world would be a much more honest and just place.
For the past year before attending Emmanuel College, I was employed at American Eagle Outfitters. As a salesperson for this largely popular retail store, having my head on the swivel at all times was extremely imperative. When enduring the orientation process of becoming an official employee, we were strictly informed to never take our eyes or turn our backs to the front door of the store when assigned to be stationed to greet and customer service at the front four tables of the store. One busy Saturday night shift, my co-worker was assigned to greet at the front of the store....