Principled Leadership and Ethics

BUS500 Principled Leadership & Ethics

Case Study #1 Preparation

Ethics, Decision-Making and Responsibility

The objective of case study work in the WJU MBA program is to provide students in the cohort an opportunity to explore leadership concepts in depth and to apply what they learn to specific scenarios they might face as their careers evolve. Therefore, students are expected to integrate materials covered in the course in preparation for the cohort discussion of the scenario.

Read the JBIB case study (Ethics, Decision-Making and Responsibility: Tough Call Knowing Someone Loses) posted on Moodle and answer the following questions (the text boxes will expand as you type in your responses). You should focus on leadership characteristics, especially as they relate to ethics and decision-making. Post your completed document to the appropriate Moodle portal prior to the due date and time. Please bring a copy of your document to class on the due date to be use for our in-class discussion.

1. Identify the primary ethical considerations presented in this case. Reconcile the biblical admonitions for integrity and those for mercy, grace, and forgiveness (using scripture as appropriate). a.

2. Consider Thomas’ responsibilities as a manager and those he holds as a Christian. Are there potential conflicts in the two sets of duties? If so, what should Thomas consider in his decision regarding termination of Mike’s employment? a.

3. What counsel would you offer to Thomas about the decision he needs to make? How should he communicate the decision to Mike and others in the organization? a.

4. What could Thomas have done in the hiring, training, and accountability processes to circumvent the problem (using hindsight)? a.