Am I justified in calling in sick when I'm really not ill? Doing so can cause the loss of the value of the output that was not realized because you were not there, or if can cost the organization out-of-pocket for a replacement to cover your job. Do I work the full 8 hours or do I start late, leave early, spend time socializing, or amuse myself surfing the Web or playing computer games? Some employees waste 25% or more of the workday by giving in to such practices. What's the harm if I take care of personal business during work time? The harm of course is that dong so costs your employer the value of the time taken away from the organization's work. How should these situations be addressed from the individual and supervisor points of view? Make sure to link your response back to the chapter readings