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Martha McCaskey

By: Joshua D. Margolis and Bart J. van Dissel
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Abstract

Martha McCaskey, a project leader at a consulting firm, is asked to complete a project at a crucial point in her career. Successful completion of the project would gain McCaskey a promotion and a significant raise. McCaskey, however, cannot see a way to complete the project without compromising her values. She must decide whether to maintain the high degree of integrity that has always characterized her work or to compromise and "play the game."

Keywords

Ethics; Values and Beliefs; Personal Development and Career; Decision Making; Problems and Challenges; Consulting Industry

Citation

Margolis, Joshua D., and Bart J. van Dissel. "Martha McCaskey." Harvard Business School Case 403-114, November 2002. (Revised January 2004.)
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