Final Option

You've been going over Jade's problem for some time. She seems ready to make a decision.

"I've got my facts straight," she says. "Dante has been posting proprietary company information on his personal blog. I found out that he was the culprit because of Nathan, who hacked into Dante's home computer."

"I know that the issue is making sure employees follow our policies without reacting so harshly that people feel they can't express themselves outside work," she continues. "I need to effectively coach both Dante and Nathan, and stop the leaks to protect the interest of the company, the leadership team, myself, and the other employees. And I've looked at creating win$-$win solutions, what consequences I can tolerate, and how to create a better culture."

"Okay," she says, $"$I$\text{'}$m set. Thanks again for your help."

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In order to keep a pipeline of information open regardless of the source, use the information provided by Nathan's hacking to silence Dante's blog and fire him.

Reward Nathan for his help and keep his involvement confidential.

In order to benefit both Dante and other employees who want the best for the company, coach Dante on more appropriate ways to express his enthusiasm for the company's upcoming project. Fire Nathan for his unsanctioned and illegal hacking, because obeying relevant laws is non$-$negotiable.

Refuse to use Nathan's information because it was obtained through illegal means. Do nothing to punish either employee and continue the investigation into the information leak as normal in order to meet her own needs to be seen as an effective manager.