1. As a manager, you are steward of the company’s funds. Are you willing to forgo departmental improvements and potential salary increases to honor this claim? Remember, there is no legal obligation to pay.
2. Would you feel an ethical obligation to pay? Would you be perceived as a weak manager if you did?
3. What are the ethical issues in this case?
4. What would you do? Why?

A 42-year-old male suddenly and unexpectedly died of a brain tumor, leaving behind a wife and small child. During a review of his employee benefits, it was noted that although he was eligible for an additional company-sponsored life insurance plan used for plant decommissioning purposes, his name was not identified on the insurance rolls.