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Questions and Answers
What emotional state did Matt experience after turning down the deal?
What emotional state did Matt experience after turning down the deal?
- Complete indifference
- Relief mixed with anxiety (correct)
- Anger and frustration
- Joyful excitement
Why did Matt decide to meet with Jade?
Why did Matt decide to meet with Jade?
- He wanted to discuss a new deal.
- He felt he needed to explain his situation. (correct)
- He wanted to finish the paperwork.
- He was avoiding Tony's messages.
What was Jade's initial reaction when Matt mentioned not wanting to sell the technology?
What was Jade's initial reaction when Matt mentioned not wanting to sell the technology?
- She was indifferent to his concerns.
- She was supportive of his decision.
- She immediately believed him.
- She felt angry and confused. (correct)
What piece of information did Matt reveal about the certification document?
What piece of information did Matt reveal about the certification document?
What primarily motivated Matt to initially pursue the sale of the engines?
What primarily motivated Matt to initially pursue the sale of the engines?
How did Matt feel about the capabilities of the engines despite not passing all tests?
How did Matt feel about the capabilities of the engines despite not passing all tests?
What reason did Matt give for not being truthful about the engine tests?
What reason did Matt give for not being truthful about the engine tests?
What does Matt's decision ultimately reflect about his values?
What does Matt's decision ultimately reflect about his values?
What motivated Matt to act against his better judgment in the situation?
What motivated Matt to act against his better judgment in the situation?
How did Jade initially react to Matt's decision to proceed with the sale?
How did Jade initially react to Matt's decision to proceed with the sale?
What crucial information did Matt discover about the test results?
What crucial information did Matt discover about the test results?
What decision was made regarding Tony after the revelation of his actions?
What decision was made regarding Tony after the revelation of his actions?
What position was Matt promoted to after the situation unfolded?
What position was Matt promoted to after the situation unfolded?
Why did Jerry express gratitude towards Matt?
Why did Jerry express gratitude towards Matt?
What did Jade express was her desire regarding the engine test results?
What did Jade express was her desire regarding the engine test results?
Study Notes
Matt's Decision
- Matt refused a $7 million deal with Thrive Airlines because he discovered that the engines were not fully certified.
- Despite pressure from his boss, Tony, Matt decided to be honest with Jade and the airline about the false certification.
- Tony threatened to fire Matt if he didn't finalize the deal.
- Matt confided in Jade about the situation and apologized for the misrepresentation.
- Jade appreciated Matt's honesty and recognized the potential risks involved in accepting the engines without full certification.
The Consequences
- Jade revealed Tony's forgery to Jerry, Matt's grandfather and owner of the company.
- Jerry was angry with Tony but grateful for Matt's decision.
- Jerry terminated Tony and promoted Matt to VP of Sales as a reward for his integrity.
- Jerry acknowledged that Thrive Airlines might wait for the official certification before purchasing the engines.
- Matt expressed confidence that the engines would pass the tests and informed Jade that he would contact her once they were certified.
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Description
Explore the moral dilemmas faced by Matt as he navigates corporate pressure and integrity. This quiz delves into themes of honesty, accountability, and the implications of corporate ethics. Test your understanding of the consequences that arise from Matt's pivotal choices in the face of adversity.
