Business Law And Ethics
The Case of Avco Environmental Services
Participant: Mohanrasu G
Batch : PGXPM 10
Questions:
What should Chantale do?
What are the reasonable limits on loyalty to one’s employer?
Would it make difference if Chantale had a position of greater authority?
Would it make a difference if Chantale had scientific expertise?
Chantale Leroux had reported to her immediate supervisor as soon as she got to know that the medical wastes are getting disposed of in municipal landfill. Immediate escalation of this issue to her supervisor is to be appreciated. Over and above this, when she is not convinced with her boss answer, she took it up with operations head Angela Van Wilgenburg. At this juncture, calling up the newspaper friend is not correct as she is already confused and not sure with Angela’s answer. Even though she has highlighted an unethical practice as per the document but still this needs to be investigated further before letting entire world know about it.
In my opinion, Chantale should investigate further rather than raising a false alarm. She is not completely aware of the company’s practice as well as the local permissible limit which can be disposed of in municipal landfill. Blowing whistle for an incorrect issue could lead to other repercussions and should be avoided. Immediate escalation to her supervisor / operations head is already done. It should be backed by a document or investigation to escalate it further. In case of an unethical practice and could impact public health, then it should be escalated to CEO and it is also important to bring it to everyone’s notice.
In order to do this, Chantale should work towards identifying the damage it has caused to public and the society. In the current scenario, getting information across world is not an issue. This will bring in more clarity to Chantale so which she can take an informed decision. In case of non-availability of information on the internet portal or on other websites she could
Participant: Mohanrasu G
Batch : PGXPM 10
Questions:
What should Chantale do?
What are the reasonable limits on loyalty to one’s employer?
Would it make difference if Chantale had a position of greater authority?
Would it make a difference if Chantale had scientific expertise?
Chantale Leroux had reported to her immediate supervisor as soon as she got to know that the medical wastes are getting disposed of in municipal landfill. Immediate escalation of this issue to her supervisor is to be appreciated. Over and above this, when she is not convinced with her boss answer, she took it up with operations head Angela Van Wilgenburg. At this juncture, calling up the newspaper friend is not correct as she is already confused and not sure with Angela’s answer. Even though she has highlighted an unethical practice as per the document but still this needs to be investigated further before letting entire world know about it.
In my opinion, Chantale should investigate further rather than raising a false alarm. She is not completely aware of the company’s practice as well as the local permissible limit which can be disposed of in municipal landfill. Blowing whistle for an incorrect issue could lead to other repercussions and should be avoided. Immediate escalation to her supervisor / operations head is already done. It should be backed by a document or investigation to escalate it further. In case of an unethical practice and could impact public health, then it should be escalated to CEO and it is also important to bring it to everyone’s notice.
In order to do this, Chantale should work towards identifying the damage it has caused to public and the society. In the current scenario, getting information across world is not an issue. This will bring in more clarity to Chantale so which she can take an informed decision. In case of non-availability of information on the internet portal or on other websites she could