1.1 State whether management’s intention to increase automation at the hospital is ethically right, ethically wrong, or a moral dilemma, and explain your answer. Your answer should clearly identify the two competing values that management must take into consideration in their decision to further automate processes at the hospital.
Increasing automation at the hospital can be seen as ethically right because it can lead to improved efficiency, accuracy, and potentially better patient outcomes. By automating certain processes, the hospital can reduce the risk of human error, streamline workflows, and free up healthcare professionals to focus on more specialized and critical tasks.
On the other hand, increasing automation can also raise ethical concerns related to job displacement and the potential impact on employees. Automating processes may result in job losses for some healthcare workers, which can have negative consequences on their livelihoods and well-being. Management must weigh the benefits of automation against the potential harm it may cause to employees who could lose their jobs.
The two competing values that management must consider in their decision to increase automation at the hospital are efficiency and employee well-being. The hospital aims to improve efficiency and patient care through automation, but this may come at the expense of job security and the well-being of their employees. Management must carefully balance these competing values and consider ethical implications when making decisions about automation in the healthcare setting.