56. two of jasons coworkers want to leave work 15 minutes early to pick up some concert tickets for jason…

56. two of jasons coworkers want to leave work 15 minutes early to pick up some concert tickets for jason and a group of his friends. the coworkers want jason to punch their time cards when he leaves work so they get paid for the 15 minutes that they are not working. jason really likes these friends and appreciates that they are picking up a ticket for him. if jason gets caught punching their time cards, jason will be fired. if he does not agree, he risks losing their friendship. what should he do? a. ask someone else to punch out for them. b. explain to the friends that he cannot punch out for them. c. punch out for his friends when no one is looking. d. suggest that the friends \forget\ to clock out.

56. two of jasons coworkers want to leave work 15 minutes early to pick up some concert tickets for jason and a group of his friends. the coworkers want jason to punch their time cards when he leaves work so they get paid for the 15 minutes that they are not working. jason really likes these friends and appreciates that they are picking up a ticket for him. if jason gets caught punching their time cards, jason will be fired. if he does not agree, he risks losing their friendship. what should he do? a. ask someone else to punch out for them. b. explain to the friends that he cannot punch out for them. c. punch out for his friends when no one is looking. d. suggest that the friends \forget\ to clock out.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Punching time - cards for others is unethical and against work - place rules. Option A just shifts the unethical act. Option C is still unethical and risky. Option D is also an attempt to manipulate the time - keeping system. Option B is the ethical choice as it respects work rules while communicating the situation to friends.

Answer:

B. Explain to the friends that he cannot punch out for them.