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But He's Gay

By J. Neil Bearden
Published 28 May 2018
Reference 6407
Topic Responsibility
Region North America
Length 1 page(s)
Language English
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Summary

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.

Teaching objectives

Illustrate ethical challenges involved in reconciling conflicting values.

Keywords
  • Ethics
  • Discrimination
  • Gay
  • Misconduct
  • Q31718
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Bearden

J. Neil Bearden


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