Genetic Testing For Reiger's Blood Without His Consent

Response to Question One
The ethical issue in this case is that performing genetic testing for Reiger’s blood without his consent. The airline ignored Reiger's right to privacy. Also, the other ethical issue is whether the airline should dismiss him despite being a good employee and having lost his father. Removing him from flying will add to his depression of losing his father and losing his financial ability.

Response to Question Two
More Important Facts
1. The probability of developing HD is more to people who have been diagnosed with the HD genome.
2. By allowing Reiger to fly, the airline company will be endangering its customers
4. The airline ignored its obligation in secretly screening Reiger without his consent
Less Important Facts
1.

The airline has a mandate to protect and provide the best viable option for its employees
2. There is no medical evidence to what time or age the disease will appear on Reiger.

Response to Question Three
The airline and Reiger are most important stakeholders.

Reiger is the victim in this case and by testing him without his consent, the airline has ignored his privacy. The harm that Reiger has been put through include knowing that like his father suffering, he faces the same end. The airline has benefited in knowing early of the danger of allowing Reiger to fly.

Response to Question Four

1. The airline can choose to dismiss Reiger from flying and give him an option of a job that will not endanger its customers. In this case, Reiger has to make the decision to accept the option offered or appeal for dismissal without probable cause.
2. Reiger can decide to quit from flying with an option of job. The airline will need to accommodate Reiger by offering him work in a place he finds rewarding.
a) Taylor can chose to recommend the dismissal of Reiger due to his “expected” condition
b) Taylor can choose to recommend reiger to return to flying as a way of protecting his emotional stability and as a compensation.
c) Taylor can recommend reiger to be honorably discharged.

Response to Question Five
1. Dismissal of Reiger may result to him appeal the company, which will cost the company a lot of

money.
2. Allowing him to continue to work may endanger the airline reputation, that might cost the airline more.
3. Negotiating with Reiger may allow the company to come into a compromise without injuring its reputation and endangering its passengers.

Response to Question Six
For an airline in business, the safety of its customers is the most important thing. Reiger concerns are personal concerns that evolve around his emotions, an element that lacks basis in making life-and-death decisions. Therefore, as a requirement of code of ethics, the professional integrity, professional competence, and customers’ interests are the important elements in a profession.