Case File #1 Below you will find a summary of your job description for this dilemma. Knowing what is expected of you within your role will help you understand your responsibilities better. Case File #4 'd like to thank you for working on this new security system. Knowing that the inner areas of the plant will be secure against incidents Manager of Safety like last week's disaster is a big weight off our minds, and seeing those results happen this swiftly is even better. Marty Freeman is still in the hospital, but he's doing well. He sends his thanks, too. The Manager of Safety coordinates the development and implementation of company-wide safety programs as well as the safety and training programs for G-BioSport. In addition, this position is responsible for the management of company security. To think that a disgruntled former employee could get that far into the development labs without anyone noticing! How easy it is to sabotage our proprietary information and clinical trial data! And, worse, that he would assault a former colleague just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time! Case File #2 I'm sure it would have been easy for you to just p a security camera up and forget about the problem, or otherwise do damage Here's the overview of the ID system. Take a look at it and let me know of any potential problems: control, and you've been doing so much more. Please don't go soft on this-I hate to admit it, but we're scared-and that's more than just me projecting. I think we'll all work better down here once we can keep our eyes on our results instead of over our shoulders. We The new security system will involve key cards which must be used by everyone who enters or exits different areas of the physical all appreciate knowing management is looking out for us and trying to prevent any incidents in the future. plant. Each employee's card will have a magnetic signature which is unique to that employee. Reports will be able to be generated for each employee of where he or she has been and when. Certain areas will be restricted to employees of that section and For our part, we'll be working hard to come back from this delay. authorized/escorted guests. Bill Witherspoon The badges will include a photo that can be viewed by security personnel, as well as the electronic information coded in the badge. Research Scientist The company has hired a photographer who will be on site for four days beginning in two weeks and we'll have to schedule each G-BioSport employee's picture to ensure that all employees are photographed with as little disruption of their work schedule as possible Barring any delays, we should be able to get this up and running next week, with everything in place by the following Monday. It's a bit of a rush, but considering the rash of complaints and the general drop in morale the incident has caused among the researchers, Case File #5 it's in our best interest to hurry. When faced with an ethical dilemma at work, we have resources on hand to help us decide what to do. These resources may include Carol Tempest our Employee Handbook, key policies and procedures, and standard operating procedures. We also have to be aware of the federal, Vice President of Human Resources state, and local laws that may apply to the situation. Here are the key points you should remember: G-BioSport . G-BioSport defines diversity as everything that makes us unique as individuals in an environment where each of us can do our best work. Managing a diverse work environment requires that we value, respect, and capitalize on all Case File #3 differences among our team members-including race, color, religious creed, citizenship, marital status, age, national Earlier today, one of my employees sent me the following email regarding the photo ID proposal. I thought I'd send it to you two so we origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, can work it out. lifestyle, pregnancy, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. As a responsible --- Ms. Woodward, business organization, we make all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. In doing so, Word has been circulating about the proposed ID system, and, while I certainly acknowledge the need for increased security in light everyone has an equal chance to succeed. of last week's incident, I'm afraid I may be unable to comply with the photo requirement. . You are responsible for helping the company promote safety and to prevent accidents to yourself, as well as to fellow I am a Muslim woman, and, as such, my faith requires I keep my face covered at all times, except in the presence of other women or employees, vendors, and visitors. We are committed to ensuring that all safety and health policies and procedures close relatives-of which the photographer is neither. Furthermore, it would obviously be unhelpful to have a picture of me showing involving workplace security are clearly communicated, understood, and followed by all employees. We ask in return just my eyes, and anyone verifying my identity would force me to remove my head-scarf, something I could not do. I apologize for the that you be responsible for using safe work practices, for following all directives, policies and procedures, and for complications this will cause you, yet my faith comes first, and I must inform you of the problem I am facing. assisting in maintaining a safe and secure workplace. Thank you, Aisha Mullah This should help you as you work through this ethical dilemma. Good luck! Rian Aisha's been a valued employee here for many years now, and I couldn't bear to see her job at risk over something that could be worked out. I trust you'll do the right thing here. Bernice Woodward End of document Vice President of Marketing G-BioSport