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    The document evaluates nepotism in China using Kantian ethics. It presents a case where a Chinese business counterpart proposes relatives for top executive positions, including his son-in-law, brother, and nephew. The document then analyzes this proposal under three Kantian formulations: universalizability, treating humans as ends rather than means, and autonomy. Under each formulation, the document determines that nepotism is morally wrong and the proposal should be rejected, as hiring relatives does not consider merit and uses others merely as a means to benefit relatives.

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    The document evaluates nepotism in China using Kantian ethics. It presents a case where a Chinese business counterpart proposes relatives for top executive positions, including his son-in-law, brother, and nephew. The document then analyzes this proposal under three Kantian formulations: universalizability, treating humans as ends rather than means, and autonomy. Under each formulation, the document determines that nepotism is morally wrong and the proposal should be rejected, as hiring relatives does not consider merit and uses others merely as a means to benefit relatives.

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    Evaluation of
    Nepotism in China:
    The Kantian Method
    Nepotism in China: Kantian Method

    Case: Nepotism in China

    “You are in Singapore to complete arrangements


    for a joint venture. Your Chinese counterpart has
    proposed several persons for top executive
    positions, including his son-in-law, his brother, and
    his nephew. Should you object.?”
    Nepotism in China: Kantian Method

    Formulation 1: Universalizability
    Action:
    The Chinese business counterpart proposed several persons for top executive
    positions including his relatives.

    Maxim:
    “ A Confucian Boss exercises greater authority over his family members than
    others and may be able to extract greater effort. He knows their strengths and
    weaknesses more intimately and can assign duties accordingly. “

    Evaluation:
    “Defies common sense because someone who is not competitive in a particular area can
    benefit in holding a position as long as he is a relative of the boss.”

    “Defies pure logic because being related to a boss by consanguinity does not reflect a
    reasonable credential.”

    “Defies pure logic and common sense because consanguinity does not equate
    prosperity.
    Hence, Nepotism is morally wrong and
    the proposal should be rejected.
    Nepotism in China: Kantian Method

    Formulation 2: Human as an End

    “An action is morally right if and only if, in performing the action,
    the person does not use the other person merely as a mean in
    pursuit of his own interest but rather as an end.” - Kant

    Evaluation:
    “The relatives of the Chinese Boss has an advantage over others in regard to
    their holding of the position. This will just initiate low morale among the
    candidates, who have better credentials.”

    “Unconsciously, the Chinese Boss is being used by his relatives in order to hold
    a position that does not warrant success in the business.”

    Hence, Nepotism is morally wrong and


    the proposal should be rejected.
    Nepotism in China: Kantian Method

    Formulation 3: Autonomy

    “Autonomous person does not need incentives nor sanctions to


    do the right thing. A moral person is someone who has an innate
    characteristic to do virtuous deeds.”

    Evaluation:
    “The Chinese Boss should have exercised tactfulness in his proposal.
    Credentials should be given attention rather than close ties. Nepotism does
    not guarantee trust but only promotes division.”
    The Due Care Theory

    THANK YOU!

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