J. Neil Bearden

Pieter's Rubbish

By  J. Neil Bearden
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A participant in an executive education leadership course decides the material is irrelevant and repeatedly disrupts the classes during the week-long programme. Other participants become somewhat resigned, cease to engage and effectively “check out”. While they criticize him behind his back, they do nothing to make a positive change in the classroom.

    Published 30 Jul 2018

    Reference 6426

    Topic Leadership & Organisations

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    Pieter's Rubbish

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    A participant in an executive education leadership course decides the material is irrelevant and repeatedly disrupts the classes during the week-long programme. Other participants become somewhat resigned, cease to engage and effectively “check out”. While they criticize him behind his back, they do nothing to make a positive change in the classroom.
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      Pro Rata Right or Wrong?

      By  J. Neil Bearden
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      A start-up founder raises money from unsophisticated angel investors, and offers them the right to invest in future funding rounds (pro rata rights). Later, under pressure from a venture capitalist to minimize dilution, the founder deliberately does not remind the original angels of their opportunity to invest in the new funding round. She is not breaking any laws.

        Published 25 Jun 2018

        Reference 6414

        Topic Responsibility

        Region Global

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        Pro Rata Right or Wrong?

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        A start-up founder raises money from unsophisticated angel investors, and offers them the right to invest in future funding rounds (pro rata rights). Later, under pressure from a venture capitalist to minimize dilution, the founder deliberately does not remind the original angels of their opportunity to invest in the new funding round. She is not breaking any laws.
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          He Voted for Trump

          By  J. Neil Bearden
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          A manager rejects a consultant’s request for a location transfer because he voted for Donald Trump. She does not want to bring a Trump supporter into her office. Is this discrimination ethical?

            Published 25 Jun 2018

            Reference 6418

            Topic Responsibility

            Region Global

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            He Voted for Trump

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            A manager rejects a consultant’s request for a location transfer because he voted for Donald Trump. She does not want to bring a Trump supporter into her office. Is this discrimination ethical?
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              Hiring Consultants

              By  J. Neil Bearden
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              This exercise can be used to illustrate challenges in implementing evidence-based hiring practices. Should screening procedures that are self-evidently valid be subjected to empirical scrutiny? What obstacles exist to challenging longstanding procedures? What is the cost of experimenting? What is the (opportunity) cost of not experimenting?

                Published 25 Jun 2018

                Reference 5907

                Topic Leadership & Organisations

                Industry Consulting,  Human Resources

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                Hiring Consultants

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                This exercise can be used to illustrate challenges in implementing evidence-based hiring practices. Should screening procedures that are self-evidently valid be subjected to empirical scrutiny? What obstacles exist to challenging longstanding procedures? What is the cost of experimenting? What is the (opportunity) cost of not experimenting?
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                  The IB Mom

                  By  J. Neil Bearden
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                  A single mother working in investment banking puts in fewer hours than her colleagues. When she is up for promotion, her boss says she is putting in the hours. He believes she will be fired unless he lies.

                    Published 25 Jun 2018

                    Reference 6409

                    Topic Responsibility

                    Industry Civic & Social Organization,  Investment Banking

                    Region Global

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                    The IB Mom

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                    A single mother working in investment banking puts in fewer hours than her colleagues. When she is up for promotion, her boss says she is putting in the hours. He believes she will be fired unless he lies.
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                      Peter Lynch or Dart-throwing Monkey?

                      By  J. Neil Bearden
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                      This exercise demonstrates one difficulty in distinguishing between luck and skill. Participants individually roll dice to simulate the performance of fund managers. Some fund managers have a greater chance of success than others, but the lower performers are more plentiful.

                        Published 25 Jun 2018

                        Reference 6239

                        Topic Economics & Finance

                        Region Global

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                        Peter Lynch or Dart-throwing Monkey?

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                        This exercise demonstrates one difficulty in distinguishing between luck and skill. Participants individually roll dice to simulate the performance of fund managers. Some fund managers have a greater chance of success than others, but the lower performers are more plentiful.
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                          Yellow Fever/White Lie?

                          By  J. Neil Bearden
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                          An employee of an American company with a zero-tolerance bribery policy bribes a border official in Nigeria. He does so because he fears for his own safety. Later, he tells his boss about the incident, and the boss instructs him to report the incident to the company. The employee fears that if he does so, his job will be terminated.

                            Published 25 Jun 2018

                            Reference 6415

                            Topic Responsibility

                            Region Africa

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                            Yellow Fever/White Lie?

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                            An employee of an American company with a zero-tolerance bribery policy bribes a border official in Nigeria. He does so because he fears for his own safety. Later, he tells his boss about the incident, and the boss instructs him to report the incident to the company. The employee fears that if he does so, his job will be terminated.
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                              A Newcomer

                              By  J. Neil Bearden,  Celine Piolot
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                              A manager finds out that a new member of his team has a mental disability: she cannot function well under tight deadlines. HR knew of the disability, but did not inform the manager. Should HR disclose critical performance-related background information when it relates to a disability? How should one manage teams in which some members have disabilities that affect others?

                                Published 25 Jun 2018

                                Reference 6412

                                Topic Responsibility

                                Industry Human Resources,  Mental Health Care

                                Region Global

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                                A Newcomer

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                                A manager finds out that a new member of his team has a mental disability: she cannot function well under tight deadlines. HR knew of the disability, but did not inform the manager. Should HR disclose critical performance-related background information when it relates to a disability? How should one manage teams in which some members have disabilities that affect others?
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                                  But He's Gay

                                  By  J. Neil Bearden
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                                  A gay employee wants to go on an assignment in a country where his sexuality, it is believed, could be risky for himself and his firm. The employee wants to go. The firm does not send him.

                                    Published 28 May 2018

                                    Reference 6407

                                    Topic Responsibility

                                    Region North America

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                                    But He's Gay

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                                    A gay employee wants to go on an assignment in a country where his sexuality, it is believed, could be risky for himself and his firm. The employee wants to go. The firm does not send him.
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                                      Because of your Good Looks

                                      By  J. Neil Bearden
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                                      A male employee is accused of making and inappropriate remark to a female colleague. She withdraws her complaint when she learns it was based on a misunderstanding. The company nonetheless takes action against the male employee.

                                        Published 28 May 2018

                                        Reference 6403

                                        Topic Responsibility

                                        Region North America

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                                        Because of your Good Looks

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                                        A male employee is accused of making and inappropriate remark to a female colleague. She withdraws her complaint when she learns it was based on a misunderstanding. The company nonetheless takes action against the male employee.
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                                          Psychology