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Ethical Dilemma Quiz

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Is it ethical to give a glowing reference for an incompetent employee?

Yes, because it may help the employee find another job

No, because it may harm the reputation of the company

Yes, because it is a way to get rid of an incompetent employee

No, because it is dishonest and misleading (correct)

What is the reason for giving Mary Sunshine a glowing reference?

To maintain a good relationship with the company calling

To help her find another job

To get rid of an incompetent employee (correct)

To protect the company's reputation

What are the potential consequences of giving a false reference?

Maintaining a positive relationship with the company calling

Harming the reputation of the company (correct)

Improving the employee's chances of finding a new job

Protecting the employee from negative feedback

You receive a telephone call from a company that you never do business with requesting a reference for one of your employees, Mary Sunshine. You believe that Mary is generally incompetent and would be delighted to see her take another job. Is this right? Explain.

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Why did the company call for a reference for Mary Sunshine?

Because they are considering hiring her. Signup and view all the answers

What is the writer's opinion of Mary Sunshine?

The writer believes that Mary is generally incompetent. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the writer give Mary Sunshine a glowing reference?

Because the writer would be delighted to see Mary take another job. Signup and view all the answers

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Giving a Glowing Reference to an Incompetent Employee

It is questionable to give a glowing reference to an incompetent employee, as it raises ethical concerns

The Scenario

The writer receives a phone call from a company requesting a reference for Mary Sunshine, an incompetent employee
The writer believes Mary is generally incompetent and would be happy to see her take another job

Motivations and Consequences

Giving a glowing reference to Mary might be motivated by a desire to get rid of an incompetent employee
The potential consequences of giving a false reference include damaging the reputation of the new employer and the employee

The Writer's Opinion

The writer has a negative opinion of Mary Sunshine, describing her as incompetent

The False Reference

Despite Mary's incompetence, the writer gave her a glowing reference
This might be due to a desire to get rid of Mary rather than a genuine assessment of her abilities

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"Quiz: Ethical Dilemma - Providing a False Reference for an Incompetent Employee" Test your ethical decision-making skills with this quiz! Explore a scenario where you receive a call from a company requesting a reference for an employee you believe to be incompetent. Should you give a glowing reference, despite knowing the truth? Take the quiz to examine the ethical implications and learn more about the right course of action in such situations.