On a midnight shift, a botched solution of sodium cyanide, a reactant in an organic synthesis, is temporarily stored in drums for reprocessing. Two weeks later, the day shift foreman cannot find the drums. Roy, the plant manager, finds out that the batch had been illegally dumped into the sanitary sewer. He severely disciplines the night shift foreman. Upon making discrete inquiries, he finds out that no apparent harm has resulted from the dumping. b) Discuss Roy's managerial approach to the issue. How will his decisions likely to impact to the firm's reputation together with his relationship with employees below him.

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On a midnight shift, a botched
solution of sodium cyanide, a
reactant in an organic synthesis,
is temporarily stored in drums for
reprocessing. Two weeks later,
the day shift foreman cannot find
the drums. Roy, the plant
manager, finds out that the batch
had been illegally dumped into
the sanitary sewer. He severely
disciplines the night shift
foreman. Upon making discrete
inquiries, he finds out that no
apparent harm has resulted from
the dumping.
b) Discuss Roy's managerial
approach to the issue. How will
his decisions likely to impact to
the firm's reputation together
with his relationship with
employees below him.
Transcribed Image Text:On a midnight shift, a botched solution of sodium cyanide, a reactant in an organic synthesis, is temporarily stored in drums for reprocessing. Two weeks later, the day shift foreman cannot find the drums. Roy, the plant manager, finds out that the batch had been illegally dumped into the sanitary sewer. He severely disciplines the night shift foreman. Upon making discrete inquiries, he finds out that no apparent harm has resulted from the dumping. b) Discuss Roy's managerial approach to the issue. How will his decisions likely to impact to the firm's reputation together with his relationship with employees below him.
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