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Time Off and Scholarships

In this analysis, the case study explored is case 9.6 majoring in A Merit-Based Scholarship. Based on the conceptual knowledge gained through the reading, it is ideal to note that the president of Midvale conforms to the ethical paradigm of the ethic of care. Primarily, it is highlighted that this ethical paradigm is compassion-oriented (Shapiro & Stefkovich, 2016). As a result, it is extensively associated with the processes through which decisions, issues, as well as circumstances enactment can impact or hurting others. With this, the underlying components that drive individuals entail understanding, compassion, and trust. In the case scenario, the president is driven by the understanding that over the years, Hispanics as minority groups have often been overlooked in the provision of scholarships.

Given the application of the ethic of justice as the sole paradigm, this would trigger Jessica to make a choice guided by the extant guidelines, policies, and procedures advocated in the allocation of the scholarship. As such, this would reinforce the confidence in the rule of law to foster fairness, justice, and equity (Wood & Hilton, 2017). The adherence to the set principles would call for the selection of Courtney as she is qualified based on the ACT scores which are higher compared to those Juan. Jessica’s application of the ethic of care would be ideal for understanding diverse sociocultural realities (Shapiro & Stefkovich, 2016). In this context, selecting Juan on the basis that Hispanic groups are often underrepresented is considered compatible. Care to both parties seem complex since the opportunity is only offered to one student, however, this can be attained to some extent since both students will be awarded an opportunity in the college.

Besides, there are ethical concerns of social class, racial equality, power, and oppression highlighted in the case considering that the two students have different backgrounds. Juan affiliates to a race and social class that has continuously been overlooked during the allocation of scholarships. As a result, this has prompted minimal applications since the chances of selection are minimal. On the other hand, Courtney’s race is well represented, and which allows the exertion of power over the minority groups. Moreover, being the admissions director will prompt the application of the ethical paradigm of ethics in the local community (Drobnic et al., 2020). Based on this, the selection would lean towards Juan with the consideration that the Hispanic population has continued to bloom but low trends of selection for scholarships still prevail. As such, valuing the interests of the community will validate the choice and help ease the surging tensions that continue to develop due to the underrepresentation of minority groups.

References

Drobnic, J., Toros, J., & Weis, L. (2020). Ethical paradigms in business and society. Economics. Ecology. Social, 4(1), 1-14.

Shapiro, J. P., & Stefkovich, J. A. (2016). Ethical leadership and decision making in education (4th Ed.). Taylor & Francis.

Wood, J. L., & Hilton, A. A. (2017). Five ethical paradigms for community college leaders: Toward constructing and considering alternative courses of action in ethical decision making. Community College Review, 40(3), 196-214.