BIS2212: Based on the case study above analyze the character of Superintendent Hashim in terms of his moral values: Social and Professional Responsibilities Case Study, SU, Malaysia

John Tan has just graduated from Sunway University with a BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security. As a top student, he was headhunted by the government and started working as a cyber security analyst at the Bukit Aman police intelligence agency.

During the course of his work, he stumbles upon documents, which reveal that the government is spying on leaders of opposition parties whom they suspect allegedly have links to the Sri Lanka Tamil Tigers.

He discusses this matter with his superior officer, Superintendent Hashim who tells him that though the spying was illegal, it was essential for national security. He also tells John that the sanction for the spying came from the highest office of the government.

He further warns John not to divulge facts of the case to anyone else in the organization and especially no one on the outside as it may lead to his dismissal from the organization or even his arrest for treason. Superintendent Hashim indicated the presence of specific laws/acts which prevented government employees from revealing secrets that would embarrass the government of the day.

However, John being an honest person finds himself in an ethical dilemma. He feels that spying, apart from being illegal, could also be misused by the government for settling political scores with its opponents.

Questions

1. Based on the case study above analyze the character of Superintendent Hashim in terms of his moral values.
2. What is the ethical dilemma faced by John? What moral values is he trying to balance?
3. Identify the stakeholders.
4. What are the facts which need to be verified?
5. Test each option using ethical lenses
6. If  YOU were in John’s position, Explain the ethical decision you might take, giving proper reasons. You can use the options above but do not have to be restricted by them.

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