SUMMARY
This case study focuses on the business and Human Resource relevance of the dilemma posed by the twoconflicting schools of ethical judgment ethics of care versus ethics of justice. The different points of viewhave been explored and their relevance based on a hypothetical scenario in a Chemical Plant. The longdebated philosophical theories given by Immanuel Kant the German philosophers in the 17th century andJohn Rawls, an American moral and political philosopher have been debated in the case. Through this case,ethical dilemma faced by an HR manager when confronted with the need to care for development andwelfare of the employees while catering to his/her duties towards the company has been highlighted. Themost important task of HR manager is to extract and ensure maximum productivity from the employees withhighest quality. However, while ensuring ethical practices in the organization; sometimes the duty takes abackseat. This puts a great dilemma before manager while taking a decision where all stakeholdersemployer as well as employee are looked after.Continuing on the ethical dilemma, the different point of views has been analyzed from where such aproblem can be approached. While these may not be comprehensive, they do cover the majority ofperspectives. Leaving the case open ended, researcher has kept the various options open to the HR manager,from the following angles deontology v/s teleology, practicality v/s emotionality, uniformity v/s specificity,ethics of obligations v/s ethics of rights, loopholes v/s letter of the law, duty towards people v/s duty towardscompany.