Your boss has been pressuring you because you are weeks late turning in a termination report. However, you cannot begin your section of the report until your colleague, Matt Churetta, finishes his section. Right now, he is the problem. Here is a series of e-mail exchanges between you and Matt:

7/25/2014 Matt, The boss wants the termination report now. Send over your section as soon as you finish.

Thanks, Matt’s reply:

7/31/2014 My apologies about the report.

On another note, I’m waiting to see my oncology surgeon to see what the course of treatment will be for the esophageal cancer. I will keep you posted on the process.

Please let me know if there is anything else coming up.

Thanks, 8/15/2014 Matt, I had no idea that you are dealing with esophageal cancer. Definitely keep me posted on your condition. Best wishes as you work through your treatment.

I need your section of the termination report as soon as you finish it. The boss has been waiting patiently for the finished version.

Thanks,

Matt’s reply:
8/26/2014 Report is coming along. The last two weeks have been difficult dealing with all the tests, doctors’ appointments, etc. I will beat this deal!!!
Take Care, It is now September, and over a month has passed from the termination report’s original due date. While you are sympathetic to Matt’s situation, the boss is demanding the finished report.
As your instructor directs,

a. Write an e-mail to Matt telling him you have to have his portion of the report as soon as possible.
You are concerned for your job security, as well as his, if this report is not finalized soon.

b. Write an e-mail to your boss explaining the situation.

c. Write an e-mail to your instructor that focuses on the ethical choices you had to make while constructing the two messages.