The Individual Contributor March 2014 | Page 13

Bottom Line, Inc. Individual Contributor - Participant’s Workbook WORK VALUES Worksheet Problem What would you do? What would others do? Values underlying choice You have discovered that a close colleague is stealing the petty cash in another department. You believe that you (male) boss is over friendly with a (female) member of your staff and that is taking advantage of the situation. You are requested to conceal information from the auditors and you know that this information could get a close friend into trouble. The organization practices a policy of immigrant recruitment that is in conflict with your deeply held views. You are required to fire a worker for persistent absenteeism but you know that his absence is caused by tragic domestic circumstances. You feel that the organization is being inhumane in its attitude but your boss remains intransigent. Along with other managers and supervisors, you have been exposed to training that suggests that a more democratic style of management would be appropriate. Most of your colleagues appear to be in favor of this, but you honestly believe that those who report to you require more positive direction. 13 | P a g e