Question

Robert, a manager at a publishing company, has recently acquired a large order with a turnaround time of two months. To complete the project on schedule, he sets unrealistic productivity targets for his employees with hefty financial rewards for those who meet the targets. This results in employees falsifying data to earn the rewards. In this case, the best way to curb such unethical behavior would be to:

a. lay off all employees found guilty of falsifying information.

b. move away from a results-driven approach.

c. encourage a "win at all costs" culture.

Answer 1

1. B. Move away from a results-driven approach

When we consider the above scenario, we can say that it relates to the understanding that in order to be able to achieve unrealistic targets, the employees end up falsifying information which could have been prevented had Robert realized the need for planning using SMART GOALS and setting, specific and realistic as well as achievable targets.