Response #1 to the Mini-Dilemma

Seriously, I think e, try to advocate the use of the $5

rod by using all acceptable internal communication

channels available, is the best, first place to start. 

It is Dan’s responsibility to follow accepted channels

of communication to ensure his opinion is heard and his

data taken into consideration.  Following the chain of

command also lends credence that he is truly trying to

ensure the corporation does the right thing.

Response #2 to the Mini-Dilemma

I believe the best answer is #e.  The employee should
try to utilize his internal reporting mechanisms to resolve 
his dilemma.  If those fail, his next dilemma is whether to 
go to outside agencies to try to resolve is case.

Response #3 to the Mini-Dilemma

Dan Smith should: E) try to advocate the use of the $5 rod 

by using all acceptable internal communication channels available.

Dan should attempt to resolve the issue within the company first 

by raising his concern to the appropriate individuals in leadership

and providing them with whatever evidence he has to support his 

position. Dan could also argue that a decision to install the 

inexpensive rods could provide the company with a competitive advantage 

if they were first in the marketplace to install the rods. Certainly by 

installing the rods the company could launch a marketing campaign 

highlighting the safety feature and the company’s concern for the safety 

of its customers. While there is no legal requirement to install these 

devices the company would exhibit a high degree of social responsiveness 

by installing them.

If the company chose not to install the rods, Dan would be faced with 

the dilemma of going public with the information and risking his 

employment with the company. 

Response #4 to the Mini-Dilemma

Dan may see the greatest chance for change if he adopts

an action that includes thoughts related to c) and e)

I agree that people should, in most cases, follow the

appropriate communication channels to create positive

change. (e) However, since this $5 rod will undoubtedly

save lives and could have a serious impact on the

company, I think that his communication in this case

should express his active and urgent concern.(c) 

I disagree with e's intent of sharing his concern will

fellow employees; he should concentrate his efforts with

managers who can impact the change.

Response #1 to the Mini-Dilemma

I think that Dan should choose options e, try to
advocate the use of the $5 rod by using all acceptable
internal communication channels available and c, voice
internal active concern to both managers and co-workers
who will listen to his opinion.

Both alternatives are complementary. First, he should
follow the compliance procedures established in the
organization in order to set a formal, written claim
that comprises the detail of his concerns and, to be
listened to the right people. Likewise, he should
encourage his managers and co-workers to start thinking
in this big issue, to make of this a corporate business
rather than a person’s worry.

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