Our company prides itself on its merit-based pay system. One of my employees has done a tremendous job all year, so he deserves strong recognition. However, he's already paid at the top of the salary range for his job grade and our company has too many people in the grade above him, so we can't promote him.

What should I do?

a) Identify the ethical issue or problem. (5 marks)

b) List the facts that have the most bearing on the decision. (5 marks)

c) Identify anyone who might be affected by your decision and how. (5 marks)

d) Explain what each affected person would want you to do about the issue. (5 marks)

e) List the course of actions to overcome this problem. (5 mark