Your case for this week is "An Acceptable Exception?"Please consider all aspects of this case when preparing your response. Keep in mind that education/schools are public sector businesses/organizations.

James is a fourth-grade classroom teacher whose homework policy is that homework for the week goes home on Friday and is due the following Thursday.He emphasizes that it is the students' choice to do it or not, but if homework is not completed and handed in on Thursday, they will serve detention during one recess period.

Chris is an excellent student who always finishes his work on time and correctly.He is a sensitive and dedicated student who strives hard to please.One Wednesday, Chris is sick and out of school; the following day, Thursday, he forgets to bring his homework to class.This is the first time Chris does not have his homework.James is sure he did his work: He could give Chris a day's extension for being sick, though this is not his normal policy and has not be done in the past.James also knows the thought of serving detention is devastating for Chris.

James has to decide whether to follow the rule and have Chris serve the detention, or make an exception based on the fact that Chris has been sick and his routine is disrupted.