TASK 3: An ethical dilemma; what do you do?
You are selected as Head Judge in a new business competition. The winning business idea will get a grant of $10,000. You have co-judges, but you are the boss. The other judges will follow you.
Your best friend Su Su is planning to start an amazing company. It’s an innovative idea which could significantly help reduce the environmental damage in the forests of Myanmar.
“I could use the money,” she says.
“So, join the contest,” you say. “But I cannot let our friendship interfere with my final decision.”
“I understand of course,” she says.
“I’m excited to see your presentation,” you reply.
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Presentation day comes. The hours are 10am–6pm.
The rules are clear. All presenters must arrive at 9am to register their time slots. Then they wait around to present.
Su Su doesn’t show. You worry. You explained the rules to her clearly.
At 5pm, she has not arrived. You try and call her. You’ve been leaving texts all day, but no answer.
At 5:55pm, she arrives. Your co-judges are all still there, but they are packing up to go home.
Su Su’s name isn’t on the list.
She looks dejected and tired.
You feel the same.
You haven’t seen a good presentation all day. None of the other presenters had ideas that deserve the amount of money you’re granting. You know Su Su’s idea would easily have been the best and that she would use the money to do something incredible and life-changing which would benefit Myanmar.
But she didn’t follow the rules.
Your co-judges are watching you, wondering what you’re about to say…
What do you do? Give a reason for your choice.
Linn Linn San,
Equally good. A different choice but there is no right or wrong choice.
Edited below with better English.
Firstly, I'd investigate why she missed this chance. Had she faced struggle such as an accident? I don’t think she is a person who does not obey the rules.
Not only does she have an innovative idea but also we need help to reduce the environmental damage in the forests of Myanmar.
When she arrived at the show, the presentation time had left 5 minutes. So I will discuss with the other judges about allowing her to present her ideas because I know that it is not only the best idea for our country but there is no ide…
Ei Ei Thein.
Excellent answer. Rewritten with better English below.
For me, if it is necessary for me to choose the winner, I will choose the best one among other people.
I know Su Su's idea is the best but she did not follow the rules. She did not pay attention on time.So, fhere is a question about believing in these type of person's future idea.
If I choose Su Su for the benefit of Myanmar, in the future, there may be no one who wants to compete for a new business because all competitors will think that the judgement is not objective. It will lead to reduce competition, innovation and creation in the future.
Therefore I have to say…
This is an ethical dilemma, so there is no RIGHT answer. What I will do is help you with your English because there is correct and authentic English.
Firstly, I investigate why she missed this chance. Had she been faced struggle such as an accident? I don’t think so she will not be a person who does not obey the rule. Not only She has an innovative idea but also we need help to reduce the environmental damage in the forests of Myanmar. When she arrived at the show, the presentation time left 5 min. I will discuss with judges to be able to present her ideas because I knew that it is only the best idea for our country and there is no idea that it is not a good presentation today. But I will accept the decision of judges after her presentation.
For me, if I have necessary to choose winner, I will choose the best one among other people. I know Su Su's idea is the best but she did not follow the rules. She did not pay attention on time. There is a question how to believe these type of person's future idea. If I choose Su Su for the benefit of Myanmar, in the future, there may be no one who wants to compete for a new business because all competitors will think that the judgement is not objective. It will lead to reduce competition, innovation and creation in the future. That is sure I have to say "I am so sorry Su Su".