Conflict of interest in business

Conflict of interest in business

What ideals, effects, and consequences are at stake?

The article raises the question of the extent to which ethical practices in business are violated. The concern at hand is on the business owner running a multipurpose business. It includes a funeral home, a body broker, and a crematory at the same facility. Although it is clear that there is no federal law that prohibits the business of buying and selling the essential body parts for research and application in education processes, it is evident that running a multipurpose facility raises concerns. The consequence of such a business move is that it raises ethical questions, and to some extent, contributes to conflict of interest.

Have any moral rights been violated?

Moral rights are violated when the owner of a funeral home engages in the business of selling bodies. This is because the whole process is not ethical, although it is not entirely outlawed. The idea of moral violation is that the funeral home facility owner is “Looking at how to make money” (Grow, 2018). This is instead of serving the beloveds of the departed. The fact that the body parts are traded without the know-how of family members is also immoral.

What would a Utilitarian recommend?

A Utilitarian would recommend that the owner of the business facility shuns operating a body broker simultaneously. This is because the outcome of running such a multipurpose facility has resulted in unethical practices, yet, utilitarianism discourages activities that turn out immoral. A Utilitarian would also recommend that the facility owners inform the family members of the departed regarding their intentions to sell body parts.

What would a Kantian recommend?

A Kantian would recommend that there be an agreement regarding the sales of body parts. Since nothing could be entirely considered ethical, the family members and the business owner could agree on a compromise. According to a Kantian, since it is not unlawful, the moral aspect could be resolved through mutual agreement between the business owner and family members.