Individually read the following scenarios. Then in groups of 4 to 5 students, determine if the situations are or are not fair. Explain your reasons. Be prepared to share your information with the rest of the class.

A. Jane was using the company’s access to the Internet to locate childcare facilities in her local community. Her manager observed this and then sought confirmation from the IT unit. Jane was given a written reprimand. Meanwhile, Kabir used his desk telephone to do his personal banking and bill paying. Kabir was not reprimanded.

B. Sonita spent her lunch hour at the gym; she is following a strenuous workout program as she prepares for a triathlon event in the next several weeks. Meanwhile, Wang met his friends for lunch, sharing several beers at the local pub. Both employees felt fatigued in the afternoon, and their work performance decreased, which was noted by their manager. Wang was asked to meet with his manager to review performance expectations and received a verbal warning. Sonita did not.