made-up scenario
Jane and Mary both work at Applebees. Mary recently discovered that Jane has been adding extra alcohol to mixed alcoholic beverages ordered by customers. She has done this because she is convinced that the less sober customers are, the higher will they tip her. The women are close friends but Mary is concerned that Jane is costing Applebees extra money by using the additional alcohol as well as endangering customers. Mary knows that reporting Jane will cost Jane her job and likely their friendship.
1. Is it ethical for Mary to remain silent?
2. What consequences could Mary face if she does not report Jane's misconduct?
3. What is more important, Mary's personal relationship with her friend, or her professional relationship with her employer?
Please answer two (or all three) of our discussion questions.
1. Is it ethical for Mary to remain silent?
2. What consequences could Mary face if she does not report Jane's misconduct?
3. What is more important, Mary's personal relationship with her friend, or her professional relationship with her employer?
Please answer two (or all three) of our discussion questions.