Management, 13Th Edition
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133910292
Author: Stephen P. Robbins & Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 9ED
Summary Introduction
Case summary/Introduction:
T.L was fired from his job as he went to save a life of drowning man. He left his assigned patrol area for saving man. Legal action was taken against him as he did not meet conditions of contract. This story hit the media. The company offered L job back, but he declined.
Characters in the case: T.L, J.E and associates
Adequate information: T.L was fired from his job as he went to save a life of drowning man. He wasn’t putting his job rules over helping someone who desperately needed help. He went to save him. This story hit the media. The company offered L job back, but he declined.
To determine:
Opinion about the incidence and its ethical concern.
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