| Pick one of these four dilemmas Kidder covers in Chapter Seven: What’s the right thing to do in that case? Be sure to characterize which dilemma paradigm(s) it fits and which resolution principle(s) support your decision. 1. The Trooper’s Dilemma – This case concerned an auto mechanic called to the scene of a wreck on a state highway in Ohio. 2. The Social Service Counselor – As a counselor on sexually transmitted diseases, May worked at a social service agency for women. One day she discovered that she herself had two such diseases. 3. The Loyal Employee – As head of a small liberal-arts college, Bill faced a dilemma of the self-versus-community variety. 4. The Girls’ Basketball Team – When his small public high school chalked up a winning season in girls’ basketball, Allen was delighted. Now, ten months later, things looked even better to the principal: Four of last year’s starters were back again as seniors this year. But one November day… |
