Barbara is a sales representative for Global Fashions Inc. One of her best customers, George, places a

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Barbara is a sales representative for Global Fashions Inc. One of her best customers, George, places a large order for linen jackets for the coming spring season. Barbara knows that Global has had production and delivery problems with these jackets. She also knows that George’s order will assure her year-end bonus. Should she:
_____ A Take the order. There’s no guarantee that Global won’t meet the deadline, and George is sophisticated enough to know that sometimes problems happen in manufacturing.
_____ B Warn George of the risk and put the sale at risk before taking the order, if George still wants to place it.
_____ C Refuse the order, since she’s likely to disappoint a long-time customer by promising something that may not happen.
1. What ethical principle or principles reflect your decisions?
2. How would you assess the ethical intensity in this situation?

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Organizational Behavior

ISBN: 978-1439042250

13th Edition

Authors: Don Hellriegel, john W Slocum

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