While reading “Playing Favorites? Hospital Boards, Donors Get COVID Shots,” I learned that several hospitals faced backlash for giving vaccines to their employees and board members before the general public. In Seattle, one hospital gave a major donor early access to the vaccine and later issued an apology. This looked especially bad because the donor had given the hospital a large sum of money. Similar incidents happened elsewhere, where people with influence or wealth received special treatment. While researching for Mini-Analysis 4, I came across examples of how a lack of integrity can harm public trust. The unethical behavior described in this article reminded me of those findings. I studied financial institutions known for their questionable practices, and I noticed the same patterns—organizations prioritizing their own interests over doing what’s right, much like the Seattle hospital did.

During the pandemic, I remember how chaotic things felt. Certain groups clearly needed vaccines first because of their health risks. My mom, a teacher, had to wait until her designated group to get the vaccine so that those at higher risk could go before her, which seemed fair. Unfortunately, unethical behavior like this still shows up all the time. Watching the news, I often see examples of how wealth or power gives people unfair advantages over others. It’s frustrating but also a reminder of how important integrity is in leadership and decision-making.

Works Cited
Guth, W. D., & Tagiuri, R. (1965). Personal values and corporate strategy. Harvard Business Review, 43(5), 123–132. https://hbr.org/1965/09/personal-values-and-corporate-strategy