1. Thomas’ coach survived the fallout, but was heavily criticized for claiming he was unaware of the fraternity-house behavior happening in the locker room. Is it reasonable to believe a coach or any supervisor responsible for creating and monitoring the workplace environment could not know what was happening in their organization? Why or why not?

2. Discuss the topic of group norms as related to this case. How might revising the group norms improve this situation?

3. Is it reasonable to assume that regardless of your relationship with your teammates, or coworkers, you will still show them respect in the workplace? Why or why not?

4. Should an organization be expected to monitor and discipline employees engaged in abusive “locker room behavior” intended to toughen up fellow workers and develop an organizational “brotherhood?” Why or why not?

5. Is the concept of a team bonding through the subjugation and humiliation of some of its junior members valid, or do these behaviors exist primarily for the amusement of the more senior members of the group? What does this behavior say about organizational values?