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information,values Martha McCaskey works for a division of Praxis that specializes in
industry analysis. McCaskey's current project requires her to obtain proprietary __________
about the competitor of her client. All solutions to successfully complete the project result in a
compromise of McCaskey's _____.
Devon,4000,uncomfortable The first alternative includes setting up another meeting with
______ and paying him the $____ for the information needed. McCaskey feels ___________
with this alternative because it compromises her personal values of honesty and integrity.
However, she is also lacking confidence in whether this really is just a "gentleman's industrial
espionage" - something that sounds less dishonest.
Kauffmann,information,honesty,integrity,less The second alternative includes her handing
over the second interview with Devon to Kaufmann.__________ has much experience in
obtaining information that is considered proprietary in the past. In addition, McCaskey will still
be promoted to group manager if she does not conduct the second interview with Devon herself.
As long as Praxis collects the necessary ___________ about the manufacturing processes and
costs for building a new type of computer chip McCaskey will be promoted. The main problem
with this course of action is that it still conflicts with McCaskey's personal values of ________
and __________. The main benefit is that she can rationalize that her hands are slightly
____dirty in the process.
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reporting,behavior The third alternative includes McCaskey __________ this unethical
________ to a superior of Praxis. Because there are no formal written guidelines that discourages
a Praxis employee to gain what may be considered proprietary information by paying a large sum
to a contact, McCaskey must present this information to upper management that will enforce
regulations to be met. In addition, Praxis is made up of four divisions with the Industry Analysis
Division very separate from the other three branches. These branches may be unaware of the
practices taking place in Industry Analysis Division; therefore, McCaskey may feel it is pertinent
to inform them of such practices. This would be a courageous move for McCaskey and may
carry great benefits. If guidelines are set she may feel her personal values are more compatible
with Praxis's and more importantly Industry Analysis's values; thus, she will continue working
for Praxis. However, it is possible even though, Praxis' company regards itself highly in terms of
"professional standards" (page 2), they may be uninterested in hearing McCaskey's side and
handling the situation. McCaskey is also putting her job on the line if she chooses this alternative
to the dismay of her IAD superiors. She may also be committing herself to engaging in a long,
drawn out investigation of IAD's practices.
leave The last alternative includes McCaskey deciding to not finish the project and _____
Praxis completely. She feels the company has put her in a difficult position where she is to
compromise her values. Consequently, she may choose to leave Praxis and seek a company with
corporate values that better suit her personal values. In this alternative, McCaskey also must
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decide whether to still inform her direct superiors, Praxis executives, and possibly the companies
that the proprietary information is being gathered about. Again, in these decisions, McCaskey
may be committing herself to drawn out investigations or possibly hurting her reputation in the
industry.
quit,disclose In conclusion, we strongly believe it is best for McCaskey to ___ Praxis and
find other employment that more accurately aligns with her personal values, and if, the situation
ever arises where she is questioned about the practices at IAD later on, she should comply and
________ any information on the practices.
talk,display They ___about ethics, but do not actually _____ethical behavior.
honest,unethical Martha is an _____and upright person, but has done something that are
_______.
slope Martha has started to go down that slippery ____.
changing Martha's boss _____information on her slides to change what their research is
about.
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add,unethical,unethical When you have ___all those little _______behavior, it makes the
organization _______.
What are the 3 top sources of start up funding? Venture Capita ($18 B), State Funds ($4
B), Angel Investors ($35 B), Three F's (friends, family, fools - $60 B)
Size of investment? 250,000 - 500,000
Top 3 investment categories? Medical devices & equipment, Software, biotechnology
Where do VC's invest? close to home ("in their backyard"), 2 hour drive
Why do Angel groups often pay over value for investments ? bc potential ROI
What is the percentage of successful deals for VC? 20% make up for 80% that dont matter
