Reference no: EM133187478

The Danville Airlines

"A pilot for Danville, David Reiger, has just been given a genetic test (without his consent) and found to have tested positive for Huntington's disease. Management is concerned that his having this gene, even though he does not yet have the disease, may put passengers and crew at risk. Previous research shows that in a very small percentage of cases the initial onset of the disease may inhibit his ability to fly. Is the risk large enough to justify taking him out of a flying role, or are his claims that he is fine and should be allowed to continue to fly more compelling? Reiger claims he doesn't want to die or put others at risk and that he will be the first to ground himself if symptoms start to appear, but in the meantime he wants to be allowed to fly - and he will sue you if you try to either fire or ground him." What should the manager do?

1. Solve the case based on utilitarianism (consequentialism).
2. Solve the case based on deontology.
3. Solve the case based on virtue ethics.
4. What is your final decision? You have discussed three solutions based on the three ethical theories above. Now what is your final decision and why? Which one of the three ethical theories you discussed above is the foundation of your final decision?