The case Abercrombie and Fitch PDF

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First paragraph should introduce the case and the ethical question at issue. The rest of the paper will serve to examine the case from 5 different eth...

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Surname1 Abercrombie and Fitch: Is it Unethical to be Exclusive The case of Abercrombie and Fitch: Is it Unethical to be Exclusive can best be described using deontology theory. This theory is based on ton the choices considered morally wrong and those that are morally right. Deontology helps in addressing the assumptions that define what is morally required, forbidden or permitted. In other words, deontology theories are based on domains that guide and evaluates our moral choices on what we should do. Moreover, deontology theory defines the kind of people we are and guides us in the type of people we ought to be. Deontological theories can best be comprehended. Consequentialism is based on both acts and intentions which are morally assessed only by the management. It, therefore, implies that consequentialism is based on the affairs of the state on what is considered valuable often regarded to as good. What is perceived as morally right are the choices which result to increased overall good? Deontological theories are used to make moral judgments on the moral decisions based on the criteria which the state affairs perceive the choices. Nonetheless, deontological theories affirm that not all choices are justified by the nature of their outcome. It means that no matter the moral good associated with some choices, there are some of these choices that are morally forbidden. Therefore, what defines something as ethically right is its conformity to moral norms. Deontology theories suggest that the agents of morality cannot make certain wrongful choices despite the fact that by doing that the wrongful acts of such kind will reduce. The argument further affirms that ability of choice to conform to the norms is the beacon upon which that option is defined as morally right. The rightfulness of an action is determined by its ability to abide by specific standards. This reality is therefore defined as an obligation other than permission. Permitted actions are based on assumptions that no commitments exist to perform

Surname2 them. Even though such actions are associated with a few good consequences, the society does not forbid them. The company fails to offer plus sizes for females despite the ability to discover large sizes for men. The primary focus of the firm is meeting the target market. Therefore, the organization feels that large-sizes will deny the organization a chance to meet the market target hence the preference of small sizes over larger sizes. About Abercrombie and Fitch: Is it Unethical to be Exclusive, the actions by the company tends to undermine ethical norms of the society. The cultural and community standpoint, the firm upholds the deterioration of the enigma of sex stereotypes as well as body images especially teenagers. Nonetheless, the big sizes are associated with production challenges and promotion of unhealthy lifestyles. Based on the deontological theories, the consequences of an is what determines the moral uprightness. In this case, the choices of the company to develop small-sizes that mainly target the teenagers undermines the ethical values of the community. Culturally, sexuality the human body should be respected. Women are required to dress with decency and should not show their body images as they are private. The company CEO should serve as a moral agent. He should show distinctive moral concerns to indicate the situations that the organization should not be involved in if they undermine the moral norms. As a moral agent, the organization should promote what is aligned with community norms. What is morally relevant should be the basis of each decision. Our intended ends, as well as intended means, are what primarily defines us. It implies that the intentions and means of meeting the market targets are what mainly defines the organization. Intentions determine the things we seek to attain by our undertakings. Deontological theories state that if we intend a bad end or use evil means to achieve beneficial ends, it will imply that we have set ourselves to something evil. Moreover, it men that

Surname3 we are doing something we are forbidden from doing. Regarding the company, they chose a bad means to attain beneficial ends which itself undermines moral and ethics thus tainting the organization's image in the community. Beliefs, risks, and causes are critical elements that contrast with intentions. Also, it implies that the firm is deemed to tolerate evil by producing items that conflict with morality as a way of meeting their market targets. The doctrines that govern the society regarding moral judgments and choices should be first pursued. It is unethical and immoral for the organization to produce products that hinder the community's pursuit of what is perceived as morally right. The rightfulness of an action is determined by its ability to abide by certain norms. Moral choices in the community should be viewed based on how the community perceives such choices. Therefore, it can be concluded that the organization acts are unethical as they do not abide by the norms established in the community....