Action Needed

I believe that Nestle should change its course of action and start looking at other spaces to source their water. There may be several courses of action to take. Understanding what they need all this water for and how to source the water needed in an environmentally friendly way. The Markkula Center Framework is behind my reasoning. There are 5 approaches and I am looking at 2 in particular within this specific framework. I think the Common Good Approach and the Utilitarianism Approach are the most important when thinking about this issue. The Nestle Company should think about the needs of the greatest number of people and should promote the wellness of public life. Water affects all people, and needs to be considered for all the people it affects. Another approach that might work is the Blanchard-Peale Framework.

This framework should have a positive impact on the way that the company pursues its future endeavors if they are honest. What they’re doing might pass as legal, but it isn’t fair to the general public and to the majority of the people. One company shouldn’t be creating this much damage to the environment and inevitably, to millions of people. I think the Blanchard-Peale Framework has a few more pros in terms of the company staying true to its values. This framework allows the company to review its values and stay true to its mission statement while the Markkula Center Framework approach allows for a more general evaluation of the company’s values. If the Markkula Center Framework was used, it would be a more generic approach and the company wouldn’t be providing a personal approach. It is important for the company to embody its value and mission in its approach.

Sources:


https://www.floridatechonline.com/blog/business/3-frameworks-for-ethical-decision-making/


https://www.nestle.com/sustainability/water

Comments

  1. Pierre-Julien MorangeApril 6, 2023 at 8:27 PM

    This is interesting because it's not very often that I see the utilitarian framework being used as the most ethical option. You provide very convincing reasons behind your recommendation and I'm led to agree as well, it feels new and groundbreaking.

    This issue in general definitely treads the line of legality and morality, making an incredibly interesting case to look at in depth. Your detailing of the frameworks, what they are, and what their purposes are are also very helpful. Providing basic information on the topic being discussed is an essential part of any discussion, and your writing would allow someone who is less well versed in the topic to be able to weigh in. Overall very powerful topic and great delivery!

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    1. Malik JaffApril 25, 2023 at 11:20 AM

      Thank you! It was really interesting thinking that water can be such a corrupt industry.

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  2. Stephanie HeiermannApril 7, 2023 at 8:19 AM

    Any legal contract entered into regarding something as ever-changing as the environment should be revaluated frequently. Putting profits over the greater good is certainly unethical, but it is something that happens so frequently I am sure we could never even keep count. What they are ding may be legal, but it isn't right. This doesn't just affect the people who live in these areas, it affects all of us and we should all have concern over this water grab. Where is next when the water in these areas run out?

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    1. Malik JaffApril 25, 2023 at 11:24 AM

      I 1000% agree with you. Assuming these huge corporations aid in the governments profits, it makes sense why they are more inclined to side with the company.

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  3. Graham CullenApril 7, 2023 at 1:19 PM

    I agree with the utilitarian framework view of not forgetting about how important water is to everyone and really holding the interests of the greater good high when making choices.

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