Janice is a highly educated top executive in charge of research and development. John is her underpaid assistant, struggling to support his family. His performance evaluations have always been more than adequate.

In one of his research projects, John designs a creative software package that addresses major concerns within the company. He shares this program with Janice, hoping it will bring him a much-needed promotion and raise. Janice’s boss has asked her to design an innovative and efficient program. But pressures of her position keep her from setting aside sufficient time to do the requested work.

Janice, eager to successfully complete the job her boss assigned, is thinking of presenting John’s program to her boss and passing it off as her own. If John objects, she can threaten to lower his performance evaluations or possibly even fire him. If he agrees to go along with the scheme, she can give him a raise and a promotion.

Answer the following:

1. List the relevant facts.

2. Who are the primary stakeholders (people that might be affected by this situation)? (Name at least 3 stakeholders)

3. What are the possible alternatives for Janice? (Provide at least 2)

4. If you are Janice, what would you do? Would anyone be harmed? If so, how? Would you be comfortable with this decision? Will it work? Is it fair?

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