You are the head of the human resources department of an organisation. One day one of the workers died on duty. His family was demanding compensation. However, the company denied compensation because it was revealed in investigation that he was drunk at the time of the accident. The workers of the company went to strike demanding compensation for the family of the deceased. The chairman of the management board has asked for your recommendation. What recommendation would you provide the management?
Answers
The above mentioned situation is an example of dilemma between professional duty and human values. The situation demands the need of a balance between ability to uphold professionalism but not compromise on values.
My recommendation on the issue and merits and demerits of suggestions
Providing compensation without any issue
My first suggestions would be to provide compensation to victim by ignoring the report that he/she was drunk. This would be completely made on humanistic grounds.
Merits
The biggest merit of this recommendation would be upholding of values that define human beings. This will also help in sustainance of the family members of the deceased victim.
Demerit
The demerit would be breakdown of discipline in workers. The workers will consider that it is fine to consume alcohol during working hours as the management has acted leniently