Unfortunately, the case present at Bunco is an extremely sticky situation, however, Nicholas does have legal responsibilities to Paul. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, “Reasonable accommodation is any change or adjustment to a job or work environment that permits a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by employees without disabilities.” (EEOC). With this being said, I do feel as though Nicholas’ abided by his legal responsibilities to Paul in the beginning of his Chrons diagnosis. …show more content…
In your personal life, you might feel the greatest sense of ethical responsibility to your family and close friends. But small business owners also have ethical responsibilities to the many people who count on them to do the right thing.” (Mack, 2015). In this particular case study, Nicholas is experiencing an internal battle with his ethical responsibilities to Paul and the effect his decision will have on not only Bunco, but the other employees as well. Nicholas knows deep down that there is no other qualified and more deserving candidate for this promotion then Paul, however, because of the limitations Paul’s disability present, Nicholas is thinking in a different mindset. If Nicholas were to follow his morals and promote Paul, regardless of his limitations, Nicholas would have to be prepared for the backlash that may come his way from Paul’s coworkers. Nicholas needs to be able to prove his case and showcase all the reasons why having Paul in this position would be the best move towards a successful future at Bunco.
3. If Paul is promoted, what strategies could Nicholas use to help him be successful in his new