chapter 13 ethics exercise "the art of friendship"

Peter Bregman, management consultant: To be a good friend, you have to give of yourself, but not so much that you lose yourself. You need to know what you want and pursue it, while helping others achieve what they want. You need to have personality while making room for, and supporting, other people's personalities. You need to care about, and even love, people you might disagree with.... You need to be willing to give at least as much, if not more, than you take. Source: Excerpled from Peler Bregman, "Why friends Matter at Work and in life, "Harvard Business Revew (July 1, 20 10). hitp:/ blogs hbrorg/bregman/2010/07/why-triendsmatteratworkand himl, accessed July 2, 2010. What are the ethical implications of the following interpretations? 1. Friends come and go, but one's performance record at work is permanent. Friendships often get in the way of getting the job done quickly. It is best to keep your professional and personal lives separate. 2. True friendship is a treasure and the key to successful teamwork on the job. What are the pros and cons of working with your best friends? 3. Workplace friendships can be either productive or counterproductive, depending. on the situation and personalities involved. Any recommendations or advice for new hires? 4. Your own ethical interpretation