Albert C.

Espedido
Ms. Myrna Verecio

213-000207-35
Work Ethics

Mr. X is a graduating student, he is aware that he has an exam in math the following day.
Yet he plans to do the usual: Partying all night long with his friends. Mr. X is a born partygoer.
He never liked the idea of studying. He is also a born cheater, surviving all difficult examination
by cheating.
We dont need to review! Look bro, Im about to graduate w/out having to study
anything since 1st year! he boasted to his friends when they told him that they needed to
prepare for their math exam. True to his words, Mr. X didnt review even if his friends did. He
instead prepared for a kodigo. Cheating is bad if youre caught,' Mr. X thought, That is, "if my
teacher can catch me. The following day his class took the exam. And he did as expected, his
kodigo was helping him well, too well that he did not notice his teacher approaching him from
the back. Mr. X was caught cheating. Sir, I'm not cheating, I'm just reading my notes the tearyeyed Mr. X would later explain.
Questions:
1. Is Mr. X guilty of cheating? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
2. What is the aggravating circumstance of Mr. X's act that will increase his moral
culpability?
Answer:
1. For me, Mr. X was guilty because even though he was caught while he cheats he
defends his self by saying lies to his teacher.
2. More things can be worst if Mr. X continues lying. His teacher can send him to the
principals office because he made a major offense in school or he can be expelled to
the school.

Albert C. Espedido
Ms. Myrna Verecio

213-000207-35
Work Ethics

Case 2: Jack and Poy

It was Poys first time to be in Manila and to be at a five-star hotel, thanks to his
balikbayan friend, Jack. For Poy, the experience was truly breathtaking. Things were truly unlike
anything he has seen in his home town: the food, the room and most especially, the escalators
and elevators. Its like magic, the stairs move up and down without people moving them! he
once exclaimed. When the day came for Jack and Poy to return to their beloved town, they
waited at the hotel lobby while their room was being checked for missing items.
After a few moments, the hotel manager approached them saying Sir, I think weve got a
problem, he tactfully informed Jack, Two pillow cases and one blanket are missing, I think,
you two need to pay for them. Jack indignantly told the manager to check the room again. We
are not thieves!Jack complained But we have checked your rooms several times already the
hotel manager protested if you cannot pay for the missing items, I'm afraid we may need to
check your baggage. Fine, help yourself. Jack retorted. The hotel manager was about to open
their baggage when Poy stopped him, Wait! Okay! Ive got the pillowcases and the blanket
Poy admitted. Sir, your honor, I am very sorry, I thought I could bring them home with me
You know, as some sort of souvenir? Poy explained in tears.
Questions:
1. Is Poy guilty of stealing? Why or why not? Discuss your answer.
2. Is coercion a sufficient reason to excuse a person from moral liability? Discuss your
answer.
Answer:
1. Poy is guilty to his mistake, because he not said immidiately what he done.
2. I think Poy have excuse to his mistakes because he is from province he didnt know
the policy in the hotel. They can tell him what is the dos and donts in hotel after the
mistake he done.