Amit Chakma, Western University president, has been under fire since Ontario's annual Sunshine List, which discloses public sector employees who make more than $100,000 annually, revealed he made $924,000 last year.

Nearly half that money was paid in lieu of taking an administrative leave. He volunteered to refund the school that portion of his 2014 salary and apologized during a public speech at the monthly meeting of Western's senate.

"I stand before you profoundly humbled by and deeply sorry for the events of the past two weeks. And I am grateful for this opportunity to express my deepest regrets and most sincere apologies to you for the disruption the issue of my compensation has caused for our community," Chakma said. "I ask for your forgiveness."

1. Why did Amit Chakma apologize and how did it affect his public image?
2. Would you consider the public apology to be a politically astute tactic or a way to hold on to power?
3. In your opinion, how should managers in an organization use their powers correctly?