2010 EFC
you should base your discussion on the principles contained in the ethics triangle.
You are required to clearly identify the stakeholder/s that are affected.
The ethics triangle considers ethicality based on whether the decision is considered as good for the self and the other. (1)
The self is
The other is
Unvaccinated citizens of japan. (1)
The health system of Tokyo, Japan (1)
The japan economy (1)
The remaining population Tokyo, Japan (1)
Consequences
The self
The other
Positive consequences for "the self" if all athletes need to be vaccinated:
Negative consequences for "the self" if all athletes need to be vaccinated:
Positive consequences for "the other" if all athletes need to be vaccinated
Negative consequences for "the other" if all athletes needs to be vaccinated
If all athletes are vaccinated, then there's a lower transmission risk to unvaccinated
It lowers Covid mortalities
The losses made from an unsuccessful Olympic game might impact the Japanese economy
Lower impact on Japanese health system
Possible priority vaccination for athletes
Lower transmission risk between athletes with less complications
Some countries will not be able to compete in the Olympic Games due to limited access to vaccines in their country
Integrity of Games at risk if some countries excluded for this reason
Conclusion
The negative consequences seem to outweigh the positive consequences
Conclusion
The negative consequences seem to outweigh the positive consequences
I therefore believe that the decision to require all athletes to vaccinate is not ethical
Apply the steps of the Quick Test to determine if a decision of the Olympic Committee to require full vaccination from all athletes, no matter your country of origin or the access of that country to vaccines. Discuss from the perspective of the Olympic Committee whose core values are excellence, friendship and respect.
3.) Is it consistent with the organisation's values?
4.) Is it fair for all?
2.) Will it look good in the newspaper?
5.) If I do it, will it feel good?
1.) Is it legal?
The imposition of such a rule would not be illegal as the Olympic committee would have the power to create the rule
The Olympic committee could feel they acting in the best interest of the japanese population and other athletes but they would certainly receive harsh backlash for the exclusion due to economic status
The values of the Olympics are excellence, friendship and respect. Exclusion due to a country's access to vaccine does not seem aligned
Whilst the regulation was considered in the interest of general health, excluded athletes might feel unfairly treated. It might infringe on personal decisions and convictions
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Use the Utilitarian theory to discuss and conclude whether the Olympic Committee’s
actions
Application of scenario: The committee would have made the choice as they believed that it was in the interest of the athlete's and the country's health (1)
It is however interesting if you look at the broader impact on the decision, if it lead to the happiness of the majority
The focus is now on the quality of action and consequence (1)
Conclusion: I therefore believe that the decision to require that all athletes be vaccinated to compete is not ethical
Theory states that action is ethical when it leads to the greatest happiness for the majority (1)
Use the Virtue theory to discuss and conclude whether it is ethical for Dr Dlamini-Zuma
to ban the use of tobacco products.
So if the person is virtuous, then the act will most likely be virtuous
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The goal is to develop as an individual in specific ways as a person so that your actions are balanced/ethical
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Definition: The virtue theory
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