Winchester Hospital is a privately owned institution. The hospital is at full capacity, but the governing board would like to see an increase in revenue. They’ve tasked you, the hospital administrator, with finding ways to accomplish this. If you are able to raise revenue, the board will provide you with a significant year-end bonus. Currently, 50% of Winchester’s rooms can be converted from having one bed to having two beds, allowing for more patients to be admitted. Doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff are firmly against this move, especially because additional hiring is not planned. These stakeholders make up the vast majority of the hospital workforce.
Evaluate this situation using both the utilitarianism and individualistic (ethical egoism) approaches.
Define each approach.
Describe the decisions an administrator would have to make using a utilitarianism approach and describe the expected result(s) from using this approach.
Describe how this conflict would be resolved using an individualistic approach and describe the expected result(s) from using this approach.
In your descriiptions, support your conclusions with facts from the situation.
Instructions
As a writing assignment, you will be tasked with producing a one-page essay on a specific topic. This assignment aims to test your ability to effectively communicate your thoughts while maintaining the required length and organization.
Write your essay: Start writing your essay by following the outline you created. Ensure that your essay has an introduction, body and conclusion. Keep in mind the required length of one page while publishing your essay. One student is going to give you a feedback.
Edit/Revise as necessary: Review and revise your work as many times as possible. Check for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and coherence. Modify your essay as many times as possible to ensure it meets the required expectations.
Prepare for submission: Once you are satisfied with your essay, proofread it, and prepare it for submission.