A lifeguard in Florida was fired for leaving his assigned zone because he opted to help a drowning man even though his supervisor ordered him not to leave his zone and to call 911 for help instead. His manager stated that "what he did was his own decision," and "he knew the rules." Analyze the lifeguard's actions and relate what he did.
He acted at a conventional level, conforming to the expectations of society.
He acted in a preconventional level, following the leadership of his employer.
He acted at a postconventional level so as to avoid detrimental personal consequences.
He acted at a postconventional level, which is a manner regardless of the expectations of others.
