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How am I doing?

Case Description:

Julian Mercer, a senior associate at Hampton Accountants, is confronted with a dilemma.

He is liable for evaluating Erica Barry, a first-year staff accountant, toward the finish of a large

engagement. Julian suspects that his manager, Harry Sanborn, is engaged with a romantic

relationship with Erica, yet he needs concrete evidence. Erica's performance on the engagement

has been subpar, and Julian is feeling the squeeze to give an accurate evaluation.

Notwithstanding, Harry, who might review Julian's evaluation, accepts it is unfair and requests

that Julian work on Erica's rating.

Possible Courses of Action:

Reevaluate Erica Honestly and Fairly:

Advantages and Disadvantages

Upholds ethical integrity and professional responsibility, guarantees fairness and

consistency in evaluations, respects firm policies and standards, risk of straining the relationship

with Harry on the off chance that suspicions about his involvement with Erica are true and

potential backlash from Harry or different colleagues for giving a low rating.

Discuss Concerns with Harry and Seek Resolution:

Advantages and Disadvantages

Encourages open communication and transparency, permits Julian to express concerns

and seek clarification about the situation, and promotes ethical behavior and teamwork. What's
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more, disadvantages being risk of damaging the friendship with Harry and may not prompt a

resolution if Harry demands an unfair evaluation.

Seek Guidance from Higher Authority or HR:

Advantages and Disadvantages:

Ensures impartiality and fairness in the evaluation process, protects Julian from potential

retaliation or bias and upholds the firm's ethical standards and policies. While a portion of the

disadvantages are may strain relationships with both Harry and Erica on the off chance that the

matter escalates and should have been visible as a heightening of a moderately minor issue.

Chosen Course of Action:

I would suggest that Julian choose the first course of action, which is to reevaluate Erica

honestly and fairly. This decision lines up with the standards of ethical conduct and professional

responsibility. It maintains the integrity of the evaluation process and guarantees that personnel

are assessed in view of their actual performance, as opposed to external factors like relationships.

While it might have the disadvantage of potential strain on Julian's relationship with Harry and

possible backlash, ethical responsibility ought to outweigh everything else in this situation. Firm

policies should be maintained to keep up with the credibility of the evaluation process.

Ethical Analysis:

In this case, Julian faces an ethical dilemma that can be analyzed from the perspective of

ethical theories, specifically using the "4r's" ethical theory model:

Rights and Responsibilities: Julian has a responsibility to give an honest and fair

evaluation of Erica's presentation, according to the firm's policies. Erica also has a right to
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receive a fair evaluation that reflects her genuine presentation, irrespective of any personal

relationships.

Results: If Julian gives in to Harry's request to improve Erica's rating unfairly, it could

prompt a short-term gain in terms of keeping a positive relationship with Harry. In any case, over

the long haul, it could undermine the integrity of the evaluation process and harm the firm's

reputation for fairness and professionalism.

Relationships: Julian's relationship with Harry is at risk in this situation. In any case,

ethical behavior often involves pursuing tough choices that might strain relationships for a brief

time yet are at last to the greatest advantage of the organization and the individuals in question.

Respect: Respecting the firm's policies, professional standards, and the rights of all

employees included is crucial. Julian should respect these principles above personal

considerations.

In conclusion, the chosen course of action aligns with the ethical principles of rights and

responsibilities, results, and respect. Julian should focus on his ethical duty to the firm and

uphold professional standards, regardless of whether it means taking a difficult stance despite

personal and professional challenges.