Choose two of the following ethical dilemmas. Write a response to each dilemma using the rubric as your guide. The dilemmas are short in length, but your answers should include your decision and your decision making process. Include your values, beliefs, and the possible consequences of your actions.
Ethical Dilemma 1
You have a struggling young company. You have to choose between two equal candidates for a job, a man and a woman. The woman will work for $2000 per year less than the man. Do you hire her for that reason?
Ethical Dilemma 2
A close friend will be interviewed for a job with your employer. He asks you for a list of the questions in advance. Do you supply it?
Ethical Dilemma 3
You’ve just been promoted to manager at the branch where you work. The person you’re dating has applied for a job there and would be reporting to you. Is this OK?
Ethical Dilemma 4
The customer wants a refund. You agree that a refund is called for but company policy says œNo. If you go to Corporate, the customer’s refund will be denied. If you act on your own authority, the customer will be satisfied, but you may get in trouble. What would you do?
Ethical Dilemma 5
You’reat a hotel and conference center. You’ve arrived to your meeting early, and have not had a chance to eat breakfast yet. On your way to your meeting room, you walk by another meeting and there’s a table full of food and beverages outside the room. Your meeting has no food. Would you help yourself?
Ethical Dilemma 6
You’ve made a verbal agreement with a supplier. A competitor offers you a deal for 50% less. Do you take the deal?
Ethical Dilemma 7
You’re reviewing the results of an employee survey and accidentally discover a way to see individual responses and comments. Do you keep reading or do you report the problem?