Oganizational Behavior

IV Case Analysis (Total 15 points)

Direction: There are 3 questions in the following case analysis. Choose ONE out of 3 and write your answer in the space provided on the Answer Sheet.

1.WHISTLE BLOWERS: SAINTS OR SINNERS? (Chapter 5)

1) Do you believe that whistle-blowing is good for organizations and its members, or is it, as David Stetler believes, often a means to extort large financial gains from companies? (4 Points)

Answer: This is an opinion-based question. Students will have differing views. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss the underlying values that students apply when addressing this question.

2) How might the self-fulfilling prophecy affect a whistle-blower’s search for incriminating evidence against a company? (4 Points)

Answer: An individual may attempt to create an environment where his/her expectations can be met.

3) When frivolous lawsuits occur, how might these cases affect future whistle-blowers who have a valid legal claim against their company? Would they be more or less likely to come forward? How might their claims be evaluated? What should companies and the government do to prevent frivolous lawsuits? (4 Points)

Answer: This is an opinion-based question. Students may want to research different company cases where there were frivolous law suits and those where law suits had a basis in legitimate claims.

4) Do you believe that employees of a company have an ethical obligation to first attempt to report wrongdoing to members of the company itself, or should they go straight to the authorities when they suspect illegal activity? What are some advantages and disadvantages of both actions? (3 Points)

Answer: Students may have differing viewpoints on this issue. Have students break into teams and discuss their views in small groups. Have one individual from each group report back to the larger class.

1. MOVING FROM COLLEAGUE TO SUPERVISOR (Chapter 12)

A lot of new managers err in...