Ethical Theories Of Dell

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CONTENT PAGE

Table Of Content 1

The History 2

Products And Services 3 - 4

Evaluation Of Business Practices Of The Company On Positive And Negative Ethical Aspects 5 - 7

Application Of 4 Relevant Ethical Theories 8 - 9

Conclusion

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Reference

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The history

Dell came up with the new technology of pc’s and laptops in the technology industry. For over 30 years now, Dell has been on an incredible journey experiencing growth in worldwide scale. Dell always plans to bring the rapid solutions to product design and it develops to be a competitive in its industry according to the rapid change in its industry.

The journey of Dell began on 1984. Its founder Michael Dell founded Dell Computer Corporation at the

Dell stated that they are working on it and that they are spending almost $150 million and many talents to solve the problem. This solution has made the Dell’s customers happy and satisfied.

 This has proved that Dell cares on helping their customers and that they are not just using them for money. They are also giving importance to their customer’s feedback. Dell is willing to solve this kind of problems in their services even though it would cost the company a large amount of money which would affect the shareholders.

Virtue Ethics Theory

 Virtue ethics is person rather than action based. It looks at the virtue or moral character of the person carrying out the action, rather than at the ethical duties and rules, or the consequences of particular action.

 This theory consists of four main virtues which are courage, honesty, self-control, and justice.

 Relating to this theory, Dell had the courage to investigate and took the effort to solve the issues regarding the corruption that had occurred in its company. Dell had followed the virtue theory because it showed its confidence and justice in settling this matter when they decided to pay the fine for the act of

 Regarding this theory, Dell’s Learning Lab can be taken as an example. This is a programme in South Africa by using a class that is powered by solar energy. The Dell Wyse™ zero clients work with Microsoft Windows® MultiPoint™ Server software, which allows a teachers to share what is on their PCs and monitor students’ activity. The objective of this programme is to create a highly collaborative digital learning environment and give a new experience for students who had very little exposure to technology.

Kantianism

 Kantian ethics focuses on the humanity aspect and ethical duty to do what society views as right and for the greater good without self-interest.

 Kant thought in an undeniable duty to all people and actions that are dependent upon these relationships.

 Relating to this theory, Dell had followed the theory of Kantianism, because Kantianism explains that one should be given the ability to make a rational decision. When a buyer is looking at Dell’s products to buy, Dell allows their customers to make a rational and wise decision by providing them useful and true information about their products and