19. Respond to an email that suggests an unethical practice.

Imagine that you’re an intern for the law firm Dewey, Wright, and Howe. As part of a team, you’re developing an Orientation Plan for future interns. Your team receives an email from the HR recruiter at the firm.

Delete Junk Reply Reply All Forward Print To Do Email To: Team Members From: Mark Golding, HR Recruiter Subject: Feedback on Your Project Work Plan Team, I’m not sure why you’re spending so much time on this and planning to do research. I told Sondra before she left on vacation that I already have the Orientation Plan from Levine and Wollinger, where I worked before Dewey.
We can just use their format and change the names!
Regards, Mark In small groups, first discuss the situation and why this is an ethical dilemma. Then, on your own, write an email to respond to Mark’s suggestion. You will want to balance ethics with tone to avoid accusing Mark of anything inappropriate and potentially making him feel defensive. When you’re finished, share your draft with your group members and compare emails. Which works best and why?