Use the following information to answer the next two questions:

Willie Williams was recently hired as assistant controller of GroChem, Inc., which processes chemicals for use in fertilizers and pesticides. Williams was selected for this position because of his past experience in chemical processing. He reports to the CFO in the accounting department. His first month on the job, Williams made a point of getting to know the people responsible for the plant operations and learning how things are done at GroChem.

During a conversation with a plant supervisor, Williams asked about the company procedures for handling toxic waste materials. The plant supervisor replied that he was not directly involved with the disposal of wastes but hinted that Williams might be wise to ignore this issue. This response surprised Williams and strengthened his determination to probe this area further to be sure that the company was not leaving itself open to legal problems.

Upon further investigation, Williams discovered evidence that GroChem was using a nearby stream to dump toxic wastesan illegal activity. It appeared that some members of GroChems management team were aware of this situation. Williams has no reason to believe that his manager, the CFO, was involved.

1. How should Williams proceed? (mutiple choices)

A. Anonymously release the information to the local newspaper.

B. Discuss the matter with his manager, the controller.

C. Take the supervisors advice and ignore the issue.

D. Discuss the situation with an outside member of the board of directors.

2. If the decision for GroChem to dump toxic waste into the stream is unethical, on what basis is it unethical?

(use ethical decision making perspectives) CHECK ALL that apply.

A. Utilitarian perspective

B. Rights perspective

C. Fairness perspective

D. The decision isn't unethical

Consolidated Corporations code of conduct (ethics) regarding use of company assets is as follows

Company assets are intended for the conduct of company business only. Misappropriation, unauthorized removal of assets from company property for a non-company related activity, use of assets for non-company work, irresponsible use or other wasting of assets is strictly forbidden. No gifts or tokens of appreciation worth over $25 are to be given to a customer for any reason. Meals with customers must be for specific business purposes and the results of such a meeting must be documented. Company funds must be used only for business activities. Company issued credit cards may be used to pay for company related expenditures but any other use of the card is forbidden. Failure to comply with this policy will result in immediate disciplinary action which may include loss of pay, suspension without pay, or termination.

3.

Jack Stevens is a sales manager and has worked for Consolidated for approximately twelve years.

Jacks son needed some magic markers for a class project and Jack took three from the supply cabinet. He is aware that at least five of his fellow employees, including his boss, have done this in the past. (Check all that apply)

A. If Jack works a little longer one day this week it will make up for taking the markers.

B. This is a common practice in Jacks department so he should not be concerned until all individuals who do this are stopped.

C. This will be interpreted as a misuse of company assets and Jack is wrong to take them.

D. The company purchases markers at a huge discount because they buy in volume so basically these didnt really cost them more than a few cents, therefore it should not be a problem to take them.

4.

Last week Jack took a company client to lunch and invited one of their mutual friends to join them. Jack paid for all three lunches with his company credit card. Since the friend knew the client, Jack felt justified that the benefits of the lunch in terms of making it a more enjoyable social situation was more important than the cost of the $16.50 lunch for their mutual friend. (Check all that apply)

A. This is a common practice among sales people and it is okay to pay for all three lunches.

B. The company is clear on this, Jack can pay for himself and the client but must pay for the mutual friend using his own funds or let the friend pay separately.

C. Jack should let the mutual friend or client pay for lunch since this could get complicated.

D. Because all three people know each other Jack believes that lunch will be more fun and that will help the business relationship. Therefore it is okay to pay for the mutual friends lunch since it helps the business.