David showed a positive ethical consideration towards Sheila. Whereas Sheila didn’t show him
the same consideration when they were preparing for their assignment. Sheila didn’t care
about how David was going to feel by not replying him back because she thought she was in a
better place than David. In this case, the communication rules are broken between them and
David feels scared.
Sheila’s communication with management was David’s idea and taking all the credit. Without
letting the management know of David’s involvement in the work. Sheila refused to
acknowledge the works and ideas of David to the management.
David could have confronted Sheila first place and verify why his name was kept out of the
presentation. He could have also gone to see a top-level management (if an open-door policy is
available) and discussed the situation between him and Sheila, and let them know of his
involvement.
I would have approached Sheila and asked for an explanation to why I wasn’t part of the
presentation, and why she decided to take all the credit? If her explanation isn’t enough, I will
go and see our supervisor and explain everything to them.
Communicator intent doesn’t impact the ethic s in this situation because here Sheila is trying to
get credit for the things she didn’t do. And this can go a long way by affecting David’s
reputation in the company.