STUDENT NAME: NORHAZWANSHAH BIN

DAUD
IC/ID: 960223055147

SUBJECT NAME: BUSINESS ETHICS

CASE STUDY

SUBJECT CODE: DBM 209

LECTURER NAME MS.SUGA

DATE: 8 NOVEMBER 2019

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Table of Contents
CASE STUDY 1: Discrimination in the Workplace .................................................................................... 3
CASE STUDY 2: Substance Abuse ............................................................................................................ 4

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CASE STUDY 1: Discrimination in the Workplace

1: Should Marian quit?

Answer: Yes Marian should quit.

2: Are her co-workers correct in their evaluation?

Answer: No, Marian co-workers are bias and racist thus their evaluation were baseless.

3: Should Marian confront the co-workers?

Answer: Yes, Marian should confront the co-workers to justify her value.

4: Should Marian file a discrimination suit?

Answer: it depends on whether Marian want to file a discrimination suit or not, in this case Marian
can choose not to file any suit to them as Marian could just leave the company.

5: Should Marian go to the supervisor?

Answer: yes Marian should go to the supervisor to seek further discussion or advise.

6: What else could Marian do?

Answer: Marian could also ignore the issues and focus on her work.

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CASE STUDY 2: Substance Abuse

1: Should Fred be reinstated?

Answer: Yes Fred should be reinstated.

2: Was the company fair to Fred in helping him receive treatment?

Answer: yes the company is being fair by helping Fred receiving his treatment.

3: Did the personnel director behave ethically toward Fred?

Answer: yes, the director behave ethically toward Fred.

4: Did Fred act ethically for his company?

Answer: no Fred, did not behave ethically for his company.

5: Would it be fair to other employees to reinstate Fred?

Answer: its depend on situations but for my opinion it would not be fair.

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