Human Behavior in Organization Joe.

Pokaran

CASE STUDY
ANSWER:

Yes, they were all practically wrong by satisfying their personal vested interest.
Ethical issues arise because of conflicts among personal/organizational values. So, I believe that
all of them are guilty of breaching one or more of the ethical behaviors in business organizations.
Dr.H.C.Agao is guilty of committing the “conflict of interest” and “Honesty and fairness”
ethical issues. He was faced with a situation in which his personal interests’ conflicts with the
professional interests owed to his organization (the State University) in which he is invested. In
giving Mrs. Bundoc a work in school he has a motive to influence and manipulate the decision of
Mr. Bundoc through his wife, which is not honest and fair.

In the case of Mr. Francisco Bundoc, he is also guilty of committing the “Conflict of Interest”
ethical issue. He should have stood for what is right and should not be affected for selfish reasons
of others. He shouldn't let others influence and manipulate his decision, even if it is his wife. But
instead he lets his wife influence his decision, which led him to change his decision and gradually
accept Dr. Agao’s proposal. Thus, he can be able now to influence the board of regents of the
university to reconsider Dr. Agao’s proposal. And about Mrs. Bundoc, I believe that she would
have known at some point about the relationship between her husband and Dr. Agao and she was
supposed to support her husband. With that in mind, she should have been wary of Dr. Agao’s
proposed business plan to her in the first place and questioned his motive. But, unfortunately, she
was carried away by the good actions showed by Dr. Agao and the promise of a healthy revenue
for her catering service without knowing his real intentions of befriending her. Therefore, she is
also guilty of committing the “Conflict of Interest” ethical issue.