Ethical Conflicts Arising from Pay Adjustments at Acme Corporation

Does the decision of Acme Corporation to adjust pay differences among its employees raise any ethical conflicts?

a) No

b) Maybe

c) Yes

Final answer:

Pay adjustments made by Acme Corporation to correct past discrimination can potentially cause ethical conflicts. These conflicts could arise amongst the employees themselves, between the employees and the corporation, and between the corporation and its shareholders.

Explanation:

The act of Acme Corporation correcting for past discrimination through pay adjustments can indeed raise some ethical conflicts on various fronts.

Between Acme's employees, there may be conflicts as those who aren't receiving adjustments might feel they are being treated unfairly. Employees who are benefiting may be stigmatized or seen as receiving an unearned advantage.

There could also be a conflict between Acme and its employees since there could be a sense of low morale or a lack of trust if employees feel that the company had previously been unjust.

Lastly, a conflict could arise between Acme and its shareholders where shareholders may not agree with the pay adjustments as it could lead to possible decreases in short-term profits.