Unit 8 Assignment: Sandwich Blitz
Introduction to Management
Unit 8 Assignment
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MT140-03
Jessica Hoover
August 3, 2015
In this paper I will provide an analysis on the steps that Sandwich Blitz Inc. can take to make an ethical decision regarding the recently passed health codes and the government inspector’s proposal regarding approval of their current set-up. Local health codes have been updated, and Sandwich Blitz must comply with these. They currently have a few infractions of the new codes, but the government inspector has told a unit manager that if Sandwich Blitz caters their holiday party they will be approved to continue doing business as is without making changes. Dalman is aware of this proposal from the inspector …show more content…
This may mean they have to move existing outbuildings further from the property line, or away from the main business structure. They may need to lease additional land, or work out an easement with other existing businesses. Dalman needs to take responsibility for the new changes that are necessary, he might need to negotiate with other business owners or hire contractors to make sure that the work is completed and within …show more content…
By not taking the bribe Dalman is giving the inspector a chance to redeem himself and to do the right thing. Dalman is also doing what he says he will do, as we’ve read in previous scenarios Dalman is an ethical person, he has created a corporate culture based on his integrity and that of his employees, so by maintaining his integrity and not taking the bribe Dalman is leading by example and doing what he says he will do. With every decision we make, as either a manager, owner, leader, or human being we should always check the mirror, this means that we should look at what we are doing, is it what we really want, or is this who I really am, by asking himself these questions and contemplating the decision he is preparing to make Dalman is able to use that reflection when explaining his decision to his employees, investors, or partner. Once he feels as though he has looked at all the steps that apply and is making a solid decision then he can move on to the last step that fits this
Unit 8 Assignment
XXXXXXXXXXXX
MT140-03
Jessica Hoover
August 3, 2015
In this paper I will provide an analysis on the steps that Sandwich Blitz Inc. can take to make an ethical decision regarding the recently passed health codes and the government inspector’s proposal regarding approval of their current set-up. Local health codes have been updated, and Sandwich Blitz must comply with these. They currently have a few infractions of the new codes, but the government inspector has told a unit manager that if Sandwich Blitz caters their holiday party they will be approved to continue doing business as is without making changes. Dalman is aware of this proposal from the inspector …show more content…
This may mean they have to move existing outbuildings further from the property line, or away from the main business structure. They may need to lease additional land, or work out an easement with other existing businesses. Dalman needs to take responsibility for the new changes that are necessary, he might need to negotiate with other business owners or hire contractors to make sure that the work is completed and within …show more content…
By not taking the bribe Dalman is giving the inspector a chance to redeem himself and to do the right thing. Dalman is also doing what he says he will do, as we’ve read in previous scenarios Dalman is an ethical person, he has created a corporate culture based on his integrity and that of his employees, so by maintaining his integrity and not taking the bribe Dalman is leading by example and doing what he says he will do. With every decision we make, as either a manager, owner, leader, or human being we should always check the mirror, this means that we should look at what we are doing, is it what we really want, or is this who I really am, by asking himself these questions and contemplating the decision he is preparing to make Dalman is able to use that reflection when explaining his decision to his employees, investors, or partner. Once he feels as though he has looked at all the steps that apply and is making a solid decision then he can move on to the last step that fits this