Managers Case

Based on the video I watched, I think Jason handled the situation reasonably well but could have been better. Gina says she is trying to look out for the best interests of the company by organizing this investment, but based on her behavior, her motives are questionable. She seems very reluctant to discuss any intricate details of the deal and seems mostly concerned with getting it signed through so she can get her bonus and keep her job. As a manager, Jason should be concerned with this attitude as it suggest unethical behavior may be taking place. The decision to make a deal with this investor before the approval by the shareholders is very risky and could turn out to damage the company. Gina's anxiousness raises red flags about how certain she is about the legitimacy of the deal and her confidence in it. She also says she will go above Jason to his supervisor to approve the deal if he doesn't agree. This is also shady behavior and I think Jason is right to be skeptical and refrain from approving the deal right away. As a manger Jason needs to balance the needs of his company with his own personal responsibility to make a right decision. I think Jason should allow Gina to try to go above him if she wont agree to discuss further details of the investment or have it analyzed by other company accountants, etc. This will mean Jason made the right ethical decision to be cautious and not risk losing more than the investment is worth. At the end of the day I think Jason is right to avoid the unethical conflict and refuse to give in to Gina's demands.

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