As an employee in an organization, it may happen that you are faced with a situation that puts your ethics to the test. In order to help prepare you overcome those forces that might prevent you from reaching your ethical leadership potential, I want you to review several of the ethical dilemmas below, which are based upon actual situations employees have found themselves facing.
After reading several of these mini cases, pick one that interests you and address the following questions and explain.
What are the major elements of the situation influencing your thoughts, decisions, and (hypothetical) actions?
How would you respond in the situation?
Why you chose that response.
