The sadhu
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The document describes a parable about a group trekking in the Himalayas that encounters an ethical dilemma. While climbing Mt. Everest, the group finds an injured sadhu (holy man). One member decides to continue the climb for personal satisfaction rather than help the injured sadhu, creating a dilemma for the group. The story examines how the group resolves the situation and draws parallels to ethical decision making in corporations.
The sadhu
- 1. The Parable of the Sadhu Group 5 Section B
- 2. The Parable of the Sadhu This case shows how a group trekking up the Himalayan Mountains Encountered an “ethical dilemma” and how their decisions are similar to corporate ethics. Briefly, a group of multi-national individuals embarked on a trip of a lifetime up the Mt. Everest
- 3. The Ethical Dilemma One individual decides that this journey (an experience to achieve personal satisfaction) was more important that the well-being of the strange
- 4. Characters Bowen H McCoy(Protagonist) Stephen(McCoy's friend) New Zealanders (Fellow trekkers) Japanese ( Fellow Trekkers ) Sadhu (Sadhu)
- 5. Learnings Complex corporate situation the individual requires and deserves the support of the group If people cannot find such support from their organization, they don't know how to act. If such support is forthcoming, a person has a stake in the success of the group, and can add much to the process of establishing and maintaining a corporate culture.