This ethical dilemma highlights the tension that can occur between shareholder priorities and social responsibility using an example from Oh Seas!, Co., a cruise line company that deals exclusively in world travel, specifically to Mexico and South America. Additionally, this dilemma highlights why it is important to have independent board members. Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an instructor-led discussion using the questions provided.

a. How do you think this situation should be handled?

b. What does fiduciary duty mean?

c. Who are the primary stakeholders in this scenario? Secondary stakeholders?