vConsidering the case scenario, the boss handed over that confidential and private information document to Michael and asked him to use that information in the planning process. Here when Michael was told about the source of information collection, he became confused about what to do with that information. According to his knowledge about ethics the source of information was illegal and unethical that can ruin the reputation of the company in case it comes in the news. However, at the same time, he has a moral responsibility to work ethically. Taking into account all these conditions and facts now the question is what should Michael do in such circumstance and how his action can be justified in terms of ethics.

Considering this scenario, Michael needs to follow up two ethical theories which are known as Utilitarianism and virtue ethics theory. Following virtue theory, a person should take decision ethically. The individual should dictate the decisions undertaken by the individual mind and best knowledge about right and wrong aspects of that decision. Virtue theory shows that individuals mind and characters show temperance, courage, and justice to express his good character as a responsible person (Clarkson, Miller, & Cross, 2010). Therefore, the theory suggests that Michael need to take decision independently rather than following the orders of his boss. Using integrity, fairness and justice Michael should conduct research on concerning topics and develop his own information rather than using that given illegal information documents. Moreover, he should raise his voice against his boss as he is familiar with the wrong and unethical action of his boss. 

Somehow, another theory of ethics “Utilitarianism” also suggest the same solution to this problem. Utilitarianism theory defines the morality of actions. Following this theory, an individual gets real sensation and happiness by doing moral actions. Morality enhances utility for the greatest number of people. In order to this ethical theory, Michael should think about the benefit and happiness of the greatest number of people rather than only focusing on the benefit of his boss and his own benefits. Thus, the final decision for Michael is to blow the whistle against his boss with given evidence to request a fair judgment for his illegal actions (Scarre, 2002).