BBA3210 Columbia Southern University Ford Pinto Ethics Case Analysis Case Analysis The Ford Pinto case is a well-known case that is often discussed in the

BBA3210 Columbia Southern University Ford Pinto Ethics Case Analysis Case Analysis The Ford Pinto case is a
well-known case that is often discussed in the context of business ethics. To
summarize, Ford’s design of the Pinto’s fuel tank was defective, causing fires
if the Pinto was involved in even minor rear-end collisions. Ford came to learn
of the defect, but the company failed to correct it; Ford then predicted, based
on a cost-benefit analysis, that it would cost more to repair the defect ($11
per vehicle, or $137 million total) than it would to pay for damages resulting
from burn deaths, burn injuries, and burned vehicles ($47.5 million). Consider
the Ford Pinto case in light of the who-how (WH) framework for business ethics.
Would Ford’s decision to
forego repairing the defective design comply with these ethical guidelines? If
so, why? If not, then what actions should Ford have taken to satisfy them?
Explain your reasoning. Your response to this
question should be a minimum of 500 words. Cite any direct quotes or
paraphrased material from outside sources. Use APA format.