DILEMMA I signed a contract with Oxford Press for my book in 2004. Its termination clause reads, “In the event that the Work shall at any time be out of print, the Author may give notice thereof to the Publisher, and in such event the Publisher shall declare within thirty days … and then this …
Dilemma I work at the front desk of a hotel, and in this position I am often responsible for scheduling taxi rides for our guests. I have been approached by a number of drivers with an offer: If I call the driver directly for a long cab ride, he will give me a certain amount …
DILEMMA I work for a high tech company and love the work. But the environment has become increasingly tense because of the actions of our senior executive. He has discovered blogging, and his writing is sexist and hateful. He believes that his blog is personal and divorced from his role with the company. But because …
Should a client be fired? Kenman Wong responds to the dilemma of working with a client who pays for advice, but doesn’t take it — to the detriment of the business.
Kenman Wong responds to the dilemma of trying to balance work and family.
Kenman Wong comments on what a company should do regarding its drift away from its foundational values
DILEMMA I am a student working summers (and part time throughout the year) for a landscaping company. Due to the economic downturn, our company’s business has dropped significantly, and the workers have had their hours scaled back. I need the work to enable me to pay for college. In my work, I have no employment …
Kenman Wong discusses possible scenarios when working in an unethical environment.
Kenman Wong offers options for dealing with company leaders to make positive changes.
Jeff Van Duzer highlights in this dilemma how important “trust” is in business relationships concerning perceived contractual obligations.
