Mr Hariharan an engineer by training had inherited his father 39 s factory located at the outs...........

Decision making and Interpersonal Skills Decision making

Mr. Hariharan, an engineer by training had inherited his father's factory located at the outskirts of Chennai. The factory produced medical sonographic instruments, which Mr. Hariharan believed were bought by hospitals to perform both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. However, Mr. Hariharan also knew that the instruments could be used to determine the sex of an unborn fetus. Although illegal, this was a widespread practice prevalent throughout the country. He was well aware that the country had very high rates of female infanticide as well as abortion of female fetuses. Mr. Hariharan, being a man of conscience was greatly troubled that the machines that he made were possibly being used to commit murder with.

What should Mr. Hariharan do?

He should slowly but steadily diversify his product portfolio to other products.

He should sell his business to someone who does not possess his high moral conscience.

He should ensure that his machines and instruments are sold to designated hospitals/clinics only, which do not practice sex determination and avoid selling to quacks or dubious middlemen.

He should do nothing. After all he is making a lot of money.

Explanation:

According to the given statement the most appropriate decision is that he should ensure that his machines and instruments are sold to designated hospitals/clinics only, which do not practice sex determination and avoid selling to quacks or dubious middlemen.