The article is based on reader’s debate on careless ethics of an employee at business and decisions made by the CEO. Alcoholic employee failed to show up to work had brought company to the loss of $100,000. Also, his failure of showing good ethics had downgraded the reputation of its company. With this problem, CEO did not consider to fire him, instead he had sent his employee for treatment.

“The CEO had a good heart, but at times the head must rule,” wrote Yvette McManus, owner of Yvette’s Designs in Sterling, in Lufkin, Tex. Likewise, many businessmen argued and criticized for this action took by the CEO of the company. Apparently, the head of the company managed to get his employee for help, yet paid too much for it.

I cannot judge whether CEO’s choice was noble or wise, yet when it comes to business, it is clear that leaders have certain line that cuts to minimize the cost and maximize the profit. Also, one should inspire by showing a role of dealing with this kind of stubborn dilemma.

cite: http://www.inc.com/magazine/19990501/791_pagen_2.html – Reader’s Debate