Ethics and Human ResourcesInstructions

Analyze the following situation:

• Mrs. Rosado, general manager of Rosado & Asociados, is facing a financial dilemma. She must decide whether to fire 25% of the employees, paying them only 50% of the amount they are entitled to under the law, or paying them what they are legally entitled to. Complying with the law will mean closing the doors of the business and ending that source of employment, which for her will be a failure. Ms. Rosado asks for advice from you, who is in charge of managing personnel-related aspects of the company.
• Write an essay, using the following guide for the development of each part:
  • Introduction:
    • Presents the situation in a general and clear way.
  • Development:
    • Answer the following discussion questions in essay form (You must demonstrate analysis and critical thinking when answering the questions):
      1. Explains in detail how Human Resources policies relate to a company's ethics and strategy. Offer examples of what was discussed.
      2. Do you think that the proposal to fire employees by paying them less than what the law establishes is ethical?
      3. Should the company continue operating even with what happened or should it close its doors?
      4. Should Ms. Rosado resign so that someone else can resolve the matter or should she seek an ethical, legal and financial solution that will resolve the matter in the long term?
      5. Explain, based on what is presented in the case, how you will ensure that Human Resources policies are fair and equitable. Provides examples of good practices for companies in the area of Human Resources.
  • Conclusion:
    • Reflect and express your opinion about what was discussed in the task.