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Romance in the workplace can pose various risks and challenges that both individuals involved and the organization need to consider. To address these risks, many organizations have policies in place that either discourage or regulate workplace relationships. It is essential for employees to be aware of and adhere to these policies and consider the potential implications before engaging in a romantic relationship with a co-worker. Open communication, professionalism, and discretion are key to managing workplace romances and mitigating potential dangers.

Partner 2: Your company has grown very quickly and youve now hired many employees. Everyone seems to be working out well and their productivity has been far above what you originally expected, perhaps because you are such a fantastic manager. However, this morning at 6:00 am your phone rings. It is Chris, one of your best employees. Chris is very upset and claims that they are heartbroken because the person they are in love with, Pat (another of your employees), ended their romantic relationship. Chris is still madly in love with Pat, and last night asked Pat to move in together. Pat refused and told Chris never to call again, and threatened to quit work at your company. Chris asks you for permission to take the day off without pay in order to recover from the blow.

Youre not sure how to deal with all this (and youre not really awake yet), so you tell Chris to take the day off without pay and wait for you to call. You decide to call a meeting with all your partners as soon as you get to the office.

1. Assume that Pat is a woman and Chris is a man. What action will you recommend to your other partners?

2. Assume that Pat is a man and Chris is a woman. What action will you recommend to your other partners?

3. Assume that Pat and Chris are both men. What action will you recommend to your other partners?

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