Case study 1:

Given its increasing activity and continuous expansion, ZeeHome has a dynamic Human Resources (HR) department. This department is led by Jim, an ambitious HR manager. Jim has managed so far to recruit very qualified persons in all the company positions. At the end of 2020, ZeeHome decided to open new offices and to recruit additional five engineers. Consequently, the HR department has been asked to proceed with the recruitment process as per ZeeHome recruitment policy, knowing that the policy requires first to advertise the vacancies in at least three local newspapers and on three specialized websites.

Jim, who is an employee of ZeeHome as an HR manager, is at the same time a shareholder in a high education institution managed and run by his brother, Professor Tom. It is a university that includes a college of engineering. To meet the needs of ZeeHome, Jim decided to award the recruitment task to his brother Tom to fill the vacant positions by fresh graduated engineers from their own university. Jim trusts that Tom, his brother, will provide ZeeHome with the best graduated engineers.

At a business dinner organized by ZeeHome, Jim was introduced to Rayan, a fresh graduated architect. After two weeks, Rayan gave a visit to Jim carrying with him an incredibly special gift: a handmade Swiss watch. Surprised by the generosity of this new acquaintance, Jim felt intimidated. At first, he refused. Rayan insisted. Succumbed to the charm of the expensive watch, the HR manager of ZeeHome abdicated.

Rule 1.1. Categories of Ethical Behavior

Rule 1.2. Blanchard and Peale Three-Part Test

Case study 1:

Given its increasing activity and continuous expansion, ZeeHome has a dynamic Human Resources (HR) department. This department is led by Jim, an ambitious HR manager. Jim has managed so far to recruit very qualified persons in all the company positions. At the end of 2020, ZeeHome decided to open new offices and to recruit additional five engineers. Consequently, the HR department has been asked to proceed with the recruitment process as per ZeeHome recruitment policy, knowing that the policy requires first to advertise the vacancies in at least three local newspapers and on three specialized websites.

Jim, who is an employee of ZeeHome as an HR manager, is at the same time a shareholder in a high education institution managed and run by his brother, Professor Tom. It is a university that includes a college of engineering. To meet the needs of ZeeHome, Jim decided to award the recruitment task to his brother Tom to fill the vacant positions by fresh graduated engineers from their own university. Jim trusts that Tom, his brother, will provide ZeeHome with the best graduated engineers.

At a business dinner organized by ZeeHome, Jim was introduced to Rayan, a fresh graduated architect. After two weeks, Rayan gave a visit to Jim carrying with him an incredibly special gift: a handmade Swiss watch. Surprised by the generosity of this new acquaintance, Jim felt intimidated. At first, he refused. Rayan insisted. Succumbed to the charm of the expensive watch, the HR manager of ZeeHome abdicated.

Rule:

Rule 1.1. What are the Category of Ethical Behavior linked to Jim's situation?

1.2. Explain the Blanchard and Peale Three-Part Test in this case

Identify and explain the categories of ethical behavior relevant to the dilemmas raised by Jims behavior. Define the selected categories and link them to the respective behavior.

Students must define and explain Blanchard and Peale Three-Part Test.