These cases were written by SCU seniors Alexis Babb, Saayeli Mukherji, Amanda Nelson, and Noah Rickling as part of their work as Hackworth Fellows.
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Odd One Out
Confronting Corruption in the Workplace
A new hire weighs her options upon finding widespread misconduct.
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Caught in the Middle
Where Does Your Loyalty Lie?
An employee is pressured to cover for a coworker's misbehavior.
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Gender Discrimination
Preferential Treatment in the Workplace
Should an intern file a complaint on behalf of someone else against their wishes?
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When Extra Attention Crosses the Line
What constitutes a reportable offense?
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Cooking the Books
Stretching the Principles of Revenue Recognition
A CFO is pressured to sign off on a premature sale.
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Unchartered Territory
When Innovation Outpaces Regulation
Do firm's have an obligation to self-regulate?
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Quality Management
Signing Off on a Substandard Product
A recent graduate has to choose between shipping subpar quality and losing a sale.
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Protected Class
Externalities of Age Discrimination Safeguards
When doing the right thing comes with legal risk.
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Nonprofit Fundraising
In the Name of the Good
When withholding service from the few is in the best interest of the many.
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Cultural Barriers
When Equality Compromises Efficiency
A sales representative considers avoiding non-English speaking customers.
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An Intern's Dilemma
When You Disagree with Your Supervisor
An intern is stuck in the middle of a workplace dispute.
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Quality or Quantity
When Incentives Don't Match Your Values
A recent college graduate struggles to keep quality high while working toward quotas.
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Financial Reporting
Do Small Errors Need to be Reported?
A young financial analyst at a publicly traded company uncovers minor errors in his report.
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Startup Management
Friend or Liability?
A young CEO considers his obligation to his friend in a business setting.
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Bullpen Dilemma
Sexual Harassment in Investment Banking
A recent college graduate confronts misconduct in a polarizing work environment.
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Breaking the Bro Code
Sexual Misconduct at the C-Level
A CEO fails to lead leaving another executive in a dilemma.
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Bank Fraud
A Case In Accounting Ethics
An outside consultant uncovers a temporary scheme by his client to secure a bank loan.
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On the Board
When the CEO is a Close Friend