Arguments from both perspectives - employer and employee

Ethical Dilemma: Amazon's Use of Facial Recognition Technology Name of the Student Institutional Affiliation Course Code and Course Name Professor Date of Submission Ethical Dilemma: Amazon's Use of Facial Recognition Technology Introduction The ethical questions concerning Rekognition, a facial recognition service that Amazon had offered to police departments, have drawn controversy and concern in various circles. This is more complex than the previous scenarios because the stakeholders involved are a company enraptured with profits and abuse surveillance technology, imposing a threat to citizens' freedom and justice. On the one hand, as an employer, Amazon appreciates Rekognition as a means to increase security on the streets and as a source of income in the modern world based on constant competition. On the other hand, workers and civil liberty activists are also concerned about such technology being misused, which leads to abuses and discrimination. Both the views from these theories will be compared to how they work in corporate decision-making, regarding Corporate Responsibility and Ethical Decision making Models from chapters 6 and 7B against Stakeholder theory, and this comparison will point toward a perfect blend of Business needs and Ethics. Employer Perspective: Amazon's Position The Viability and Profitability of Businesses When viewed from the employer's perspective, Amazon makes Rekognition widely available in the market because of business feasibility and profitability. Notably, enhanced surveillance gadgets demanded in security and intelligence departments also present a good market prospect. Therefore, making these services available allows Amazon to increase its sales, which is crucial in today's technological environment (Jamie Condliffe, 2018). For example, governments worldwide have been turning to technology to deploy enhanced security measures, and Amazon is right there with it. Technology Progress and Consumer Protection Amazon makes the above argument when stating that its facial recognition technology can be positively utilised in ensuring security. It also contends that Rekognition can assist police forces in identifying criminals and solving criminal cases. For instance, the Orlando Police Department has adopted Rekognition to improve its operatin...