State University Board of Regents

What I am Living For?

Mr. Francisco D. Bundoc ia a successful businessman who operates a chain of

restaurant in Central Luzon. He resides in the capital city of his province and is the
current president of the local chapter of a civic organization. He has been recently
appointed member of the board of regents of a state university representing the
community as prominent citizen. The university has campuses in various towns of the
province where he lives.
In the meetings held monthly by the board of regents, Mr. Bundoc acted as the
champion of the student’s cause. When the university president, Dr. H.C. Agao, proposed
an increase in tuition, Mr. Bundoc opposed it, even tried to personally convince the other
members of the board to do the same. The proposal was rejected by a majority vote.
Not accustomed to accepting defeat, Dr. Agao devised a way to make Mr. Bundoc
submit to his wishes. He befriended the wife of Mr. Bundoc and insinuated to her that she
can do business with the university through catering services. Mrs. Bundoc agreed and
soon she became the sole food caterer to most of the meetings and parties held at the
university. The arrangement proved to be lucrative source of income for Mrs. Bundoc.
Every time that she had the opportunity, she told her husband the importance of
maintaining good relationship with Dr. Agao.
Soon, Mr. Bundoc’s stand as opposition in the board softened. He became more
accommodating to the proposals presented by Dr. Agao.

Learning Assessment

1. State the main problem of the case.

2. Give proposed solutions or alternative courses of action (minimum of (3)
three).
3. State your recommendation based on your proposed solutions or alternative
courses of action. Identify its advantages and disadvantages.