This ethical dilemma concerns a hypothetical situation regarding expired medical product inventory and the uneasy situation one employee finds himself in when faced with his supervisor’s unorthodox instructions. Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an instructor-led discussion using the questions provided.

a. How should Randy deal with the dilemma he is facing?  

b. What are the implications of comparing Meeker’s practices with those of its competitors?

c. What kind of responsibility does Randy have to the different stakeholders involved in this situation? Does his responsibility to Meeker differ from his responsibility to the hospitals?