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Difficult Observations

By: David G. Fubini, William Fubini and Patrick Sanguineti
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:2
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Abstract

In this short vignette on ethics in consulting, Daniel Lee, a new Associate assigned to work with an important client executive, must decide whether to report the executive's behavior toward his team. Though the executive's style seems harsh and intimidating toward his staff, Lee questions his responsibility as an outsider. Though a Partner on his team advises him to do nothing, he still feels uneasy about letting the matter go.

Keywords

Ethics; Decision Choices and Conditions

Citation

Fubini, David G., William Fubini, and Patrick Sanguineti. "Difficult Observations." Harvard Business School Case 424-009, July 2023.
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David G. Fubini

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