Subject category:
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 5 January 2004
Revision date: 14-Mar-2023
Length: 14 pages
Data source: Field research
Abstract
Martha McCaskey, a Project Leader at a consulting firm, is asked to complete a project at a crucial point in her career. Successful completion of the project would gain McCaskey a promotion and a significant raise. McCaskey, however, cannot see a way to complete the project without compromising her values. She must decide whether to maintain the high degree of integrity that has always characterized her work or to compromise and 'play the game'.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Featured protagonist
- Martha McCaskey (female), Project Leader
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Abstract
Martha McCaskey, a Project Leader at a consulting firm, is asked to complete a project at a crucial point in her career. Successful completion of the project would gain McCaskey a promotion and a significant raise. McCaskey, however, cannot see a way to complete the project without compromising her values. She must decide whether to maintain the high degree of integrity that has always characterized her work or to compromise and 'play the game'.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.Settings
Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Featured protagonist
- Martha McCaskey (female), Project Leader