Consider the following scenario: You are aware of a problem that is costing your

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Consider the following scenario: You are aware of a problem that is costing your company productivity. This problem is caused by a fellow employee who refuses to use current technology. This employee has asked you to keep the situation to yourself, since he is one year from retirement and does not want to lose his job or have to endure new training. This employee is also very popular with everyone at the company. You have just been asked by your superiors why you think your division is not as productive as it could be. Do you tell the truth? What are the ethical considerations involved in this decision? How should one deal with this kind of ethical ambiguity

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I will tell the true facts or reasons of division not being so productive though my representation of facts will be according to the needs. I will talk about the training needs of the employees with special emphasis of those who are getting retired very soon.

Ethical consideration will involve my responsibility and accountability towards the objectives of the organization. I will fulfil my responsibility. Though, at the same time, I will counsel the fellow employee regarding his own responsibilities w.r.t. the organization. Any rational thinking by the employee will convince him to embrace new technology for the betterment of organization.

Ethical ambiguity can be resolved through:

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