Description
Ron Jones, VP of a large construction firm, receives in the mail, a large envelope marked “personal & confidential”. It contains a competitor’s cost data for a project that both firms will be bidding on shortly. The data is accompanied by a note from one of Ron’s subordinates saying: “This is the real thing!”. Ron knows that the data could be a major advantage to his firm preparing a bid than can win the contract. What should he do?
Source: Management for Productivity, by John R. Schermerhorn, Jr.
Working alone, make the requested decision (you are Ron). Think carefully about your justification for the decision.
Questions:
What is the ethical issue?: Describe based on ethical parameters Ron’s issue.
Tests: Describe all 8 ethical bases.
Next steps: Describe possible steps for Ron including how to deal with his subordinate.
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