Problem
Scenario
Evan is a wonderful and well experienced chef. He has been working very hard in the past months to cook for customers ordering their food online due to Movement Restriction Order (MCO). Evan's and the other staff efforts in the restaurant had brought a 20% increase to the restaurant's profit, compared to last year. However, last week, when one of the restaurant owners dropped by for a surprise visit, he was shocked that Evan was not wearing a face mask which is compulsory requirement by the Malaysian government. He advised Evan to put on a mask but Evan protested furiously. In the end, unfortunately. Evan got fired!
Task
I. Based on the scenario given above, is terminating Evan considered to be unethical? Explain your answer with reference to utilitarianism theory and provide relevant examples to support your answer.
II. In your opinion, what is the right decision that should be made by Evan in this situation? Additionally, did the owner make a sound or harsh decision? Could this situation have ended amicably? Remember that ethics is not whether something is legal, but whether it is an ethically reasonable behavior. Share your thoughts in this matter.